After the meal, Li Dong accompanied the two women downstairs.
The restaurant manager sent them all the way to the elevator, wishing he could send them all the way downstairs.
However, Li Dong was not very satisfied with the food there, so he did not accept the manager's flattery.
When they arrived at the elevator, he smiled and sent the manager away.
After the restaurant manager left, Qi Fangfang teased, "Li Dong, you're getting more and more arrogant now. I heard that the business here has been full since it opened, and the customers who booked it are all the way until the end of the year. Tell me, their business is not bad, but they're still sucking up to you. Why? Is it because they're afraid that you'll say it's not delicious and ruin their reputation? "
Li Dong smiled faintly and said, "There's no love without reason, and there's no hate without reason either.
If they really have no desires, they naturally don't need to suck up to me.
Since they're sucking up to me, of course, they have something to ask of me.
Business is good now, but it doesn't mean that business will always be good.
Far away from Shanghai, the branch is now downstairs. If the company gatherings, customers, and officials come here, the annual expenses will be tens of millions.
Also, I'm not just representing myself, but a level.
If the restaurant wants to be high-end and premium, it can't do without people like us.
If I, Li Dong, say that this place is trash, low-class, and lowly, believe it or not, no businessman at my level will come here in the future.
Even if he's my opponent, he won't come.
After being denied by me, whoever comes again will be embarrassing themselves.
Especially entrepreneurs like us, we hold many banquets every year. How much does it cost to book a banquet hall on the 93rd floor for a day?
Do we rely on those ordinary customers to spend?
It's all on us. Without us, the restaurant's annual sales will be reduced by more than half.
So, don't look at things on the surface.
No one is a fool. If you can't bring them benefits, they naturally won't take you seriously. If you can bring them benefits, then you're their father.
The restaurant manager sucked up to me because I'm at this level, not just because of money.
If you don't believe me, look again. Now that there's a coal boss, even if he's rich, they won't suck up to him. Do you understand? "
Qi Fangfang rolled her eyes and said, "That's all I'll say. You're full of reasons, and Yuhan even said that I can talk and bluff. Now that I've compared myself to you, I realize that I'm nothing compared to you. "
Li Dong said lustfully, "What you say is called bragging, that is called swindling. I'm different. When I speak, it's called the philosophy of life. Even if there's no reason, I can still discern some reason. That's the biggest difference between us. "
"You really know how to brag …"
Qi Fangfang was about to retort when Li Dong's phone rang.
Picking up the phone and looking at it, Li Dong said, "I'll take a call. You guys talk."
After that, Li Dong went to the side to answer the phone.
Upon seeing that, Qi Fangfang said softly, "Yuhan, did he do something wrong when he answered the call behind your back?"
Qin Yuhan laughed and said, "We're talking about work. We don't know anything about it. It's pointless for you to listen."
Qin Yuhan changed the topic and asked, "Have you really thought about it?"
"What?"
"You're not going Far away?" Qin Yuhan said softly, "Don't think that you can't put down your pride. While Li Dong is still here, if you really want to go, I'll help you talk to him.
Li Dong is usually busy, and I don't want to disturb him over some small matters.
Since he's free this time, I'll settle your matter.
"To be honest, if you follow me, other than chatting with you, I don't have much of a future.
"If you're really ambitious, going Far away is actually a good way out.
"Don't be fooled by Li Dong's mean words. That's because he treats you as a friend. He can't be bothered to talk to ordinary people.
"Also, to be more realistic …"
Qin Yuhan lowered her voice and said, "This guy likes to appoint people through favoritism.
The director of the Ministry of Supervision is his chauffeur, the deputy director is his classmate, the secretary of the board is his secretary, and the CEO of Gan Province is also his secretary.
"There's also the CEO of Hua Bei District, Qi Yunna, and my dad …
"Anyway, as long as he thinks that you can do it, then you can do it. In just a few years, you've already reached a high position.
"If you go Far away, I don't dare to say anything else, but after three to five years, you might be able to become a regional deputy general manager or something.
"If you go to other companies, you might not have such an opportunity.
"If it were someone else, I wouldn't say this to her. You're my best friend, and I actually hope that you can consider it more and make a plan for your future."
Qin Yuhan didn't mind. She didn't lack money, and she didn't lack status.
Even if Li Dong didn't give her money, her father's annual salary would be in the tens of millions.
Qi Fangfang was different. The two of them had been together for more than four years, and Qin Yuhan knew that although the Qi Family was considered moderately well-off, they were definitely not rich.
Qin Yuhan didn't lack money, but she wouldn't give money to Qi Fangfang for no reason. Even if she did, Qi Fangfang wouldn't want it.
If that was the case, it was very necessary to go Far away and seek a bright future.
Of course, if she was hoping to get a rich husband, then what Qin Yuhan said would be nonsense. However, she knew that Qi Fangfang wasn't such a person.
The reason why she advised her was because she was worried that Qi Fangfang was afraid of losing face and would be too embarrassed to say it.
Qi Fangfang was a little touched when she heard that, but she was also a little melancholic. She held her hand and said with a smile, "My sister still cares about me. However, I think it's not suitable for me to go Far Away. I know Li Dong. If I really go, he'll definitely take care of me, but I don't know how he'll torture me. It's called training in name. "Forget it, lest I can't handle it and embarrass you. When I figure it out one day, I'll come to you again. You won't leave me alone, right? "
Qin Yuhan smiled helplessly and said, "It's up to you then. You can follow me first. We sisters can also chat."
"Our Yuhan is the best!"
Qi Fangfang put her hand on her shoulder with a smile, but she couldn't help but look at Li Dong from the corner of her eyes.
…
"Interesting. It's not easy for women either."
Li Dong sighed into the phone and asked, "Did she say what her motive is? Does she need me to promise anything? "
Qi Yunna, who was on the other side of the phone, quickly said, "No, she didn't ask for anything."
"If you don't have any requirements, then that's the biggest requirement. I'll have to think about this. There's no rush to give an answer. I'll discuss it with the others later. You can delay it for now. "
"Alright, I'll wait for your answer."
"Okay, you deal with it yourself. I'll inform you when I've made a decision."
Li Dong hung up the phone as he spoke. He turned around and heard Qi Fangfang say with a smile, "Talking to a woman?"
Li Dong rolled his eyes and said angrily, "Don't make trouble out of nothing and sow discord. A woman is a woman. Do you want me to introduce her to you? She's from the same family."
"I'm not interested. I'm asking for Yuhan," Qi Fangfang said confidently.
"Forget it. How dare you meddle in everything. If you gossip again, I'll get someone to sell you to Africa."
"Don't you dare!" Qi Fangfang said fiercely. She hid behind Qin Yuhan and said pitifully, "Yuhan, he wants to sell me."
Qin Yuhan could not help but laugh. Li Dong could not be bothered with her. He explained to Qin Yuhan, "It's Qi Yunna."
"Yes, I can hear it."
Qin Yuhan did not ask about it. Apart from Shen Qian, she was not too worried about other women.
Besides, if Shen Qian really called, it would be useless to interfere.
She did not care, but Li Dong said a few more words. He sighed and said, "It's not easy for women these days. Men are a woman's sky. If the sky falls, they have to carry the burden no matter how big it is. It's hard for Old Huang's wife to beg for help once he's in prison! "
Qin Yuhan looked confused. She did not know who he was talking about.
On the other hand, Qi Fangfang asked curiously, "Old Huang, Huang Guangyu?"
Li Dong raised an eyebrow and said, "You know him?"
"Nonsense. CEO Gome, the richest man in the past. If it wasn't for you, he would still be the richest man. Of course I know. Are you talking about him? What happened to him? "
"It's him. He's in prison."
"Where did he go?" Qi Fangfang asked subconsciously.
Li Dong said calmly, "The office."
"Ah!"
Both Qin Yuhan and Qi Fangfang were shocked. They could not believe it.
Li Dong did not say much. He shook his head slightly and said, "This has nothing to do with you. I'm just feeling a little emotional."
"What do you think happened to his wife?" Qi Fangfang asked curiously.
"Nothing. You won't understand even if I tell you."
"How do you know we won't understand if you don't tell us?" Qi Fangfang was unconvinced.
Li Dong smiled. He thought about it and said, "It's nothing much. There will always be people who covet such a big business when the owner is in prison.
His brothers and sisters, business partners, and other people.
Also, if the sky falls, the company will be unstable. It's not easy for a woman to stabilize the company.
It's too difficult for her to manage a company worth hundreds of billions alone.
Since that's the case, we need to find some helpers.
I am the most suitable person in China. Suning is our competitor, China Resources and Bailian are state-owned enterprises, and the other industries are Gome's main businesses.
Only on our side, if we can help out, it will still be of some use.
This woman was quite decisive.
Old Huang had just entered the company, and she dares to take a gamble. Not everyone can do this. "
"Gamble?"
"Have you heard of the Retail Alliance?" Li Dong asked.
Qi Fangfang shook her head, but Qin Yuhan nodded. "You mentioned it yesterday. Is it the alliance you want to set up?"
"Yes. I will control the online channels, and we will cooperate offline to form an alliance.
Originally, I didn't consider Gome and the other big companies, and they themselves have been planning online channels. They won't give up easily.
But this time, Old Huang dealt a fatal blow to Gome.
His wife went to Qi Yunna early in the morning, hoping to join the alliance and give up the online channels. She is even willing to let Gome become a sub-website of Far Away Mall.
I have to say, women are more ruthless than men.
She gave up an unknown future just to gamble that I will help her deal with her internal and external problems. She really thinks highly of me. "
Actually, the two of them didn't quite understand the meaning of his words.
But they could generally understand that Huang Guangyu's wife was seeking help from Far Away to solve the external and internal problems.
She gave up their online mall and was willing to let Far Away take over.
As for what the consequences would be, the two did not know much about this field, so they could not see it.
But from what Li Dong said, the consequences should be more serious, and Far Away would benefit a lot.
Qin Yuhan was not very interested in his business, but now she took the initiative to ask, "Then, did you agree to help her?"
Li Dong said self-deprecatingly, "This matter is not as simple as it seems. Moreover, I am an outsider. Even if I agree, it will not be easy to handle. I want to agree. It will not be easy to take over Gome's online channels in one fell swoop. But there are a lot of things involved. Plus, Gome is not in a life and death situation. If I agree, I don't know what the other party will ask. Let's wait and see. If I can get a bargain, I will. If not, there is no need to take the risk. "
Qin Yuhan's eyes showed some sympathy. Obviously, the other party was a woman whose husband was in prison, and now she was asking for help everywhere. She felt that it was quite pitiful.
But now, Li Dong obviously did not want to help. He might even hit her when she was down. She could not help but feel pity for the woman.
Even though she thought about it, Li Dong had his own plans, so she did not say anything.
Qi Fangfang was only listening. It had nothing to do with her, so there was no need to ask further. It would be useless even if she said anything. Would Li Dong listen to her?
…
As Qin Yuhan had recently opened a shop in Shanghai, she also rented a house.
As for Li Dong, he had decided to become a monk. It was a great torment for him to be alone with a woman at night.
When Qin Yuhan said that she wanted to go back to stay, he did not persuade her.
He got Old Tan to drive them to the rented house. Li Dong entered the house and looked around before saying, "Why don't we buy one? It's not a good idea to rent someone else's house."
Qin Yuhan shook her head and said, "I'll just stay for a while. Once the shop is renovated and the employees are in place, I will leave. I won't be staying here for long, so it would be a waste to buy a house. Back when I was in Beijing, I said that I wouldn't buy it, but you insisted. You spent tens of millions to buy that house. Now, no one lives in it. It hurts my heart to leave it empty. "
Li Dong said with a smile, "What's there to feel sad about? I've already said that buying a house is also a form of investment.
"That duplex in Beijing is more than 200 square meters. It's a school district house, plus parking and renovations. It's a huge profit.
"The property prices have dropped this year, so I won't lose out if I sell it now.
When the price goes up, believe it or not, this apartment of mine will make money faster and more than if you open 20 stores. "
"It's the same in Shanghai. Every inch of land is worth its weight in gold. The market isn't good now, but it's a good time to invest.
"Buying a house will give me a place to stay when I come over.
"I've been busy recently, so I often come to Shanghai. Staying in a hotel costs a few thousand to ten thousand a night. If I have a house here, I can save on that.
"I'll get someone to take a look later. You can also choose and see if there are any detached villas. You can buy one and leave it empty. It won't be a loss."
Qin Yuhan wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, she didn't say anything.
Li Dong had already said that he would invest. If she refused, it would seem pretentious.
They did not talk about the house anymore. Li Dong sat down and chatted with her for a while. As Chen Ying still had something to deal with, Li Dong did not stay for too long.
An hour later, Li Dong got up and left.
Not long after he left, Qi Fangfang said that she had something to do and left alone.
Qin Yuhan did not ask much. Who didn't have some private matters? She was curious what private matters Qi Fangfang had to do in Shanghai, which was a stranger.
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