Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 759: The fragrance of wine also fears deep alleys

Chapter 759: Chapter 759: The fragrance of wine also fears deep alleys

An undercurrent surged between the two, and Qiao Xi’s words were quite blunt.

Lu Yingxue felt displeasure in her heart, but since the herbs still required Qiao Xi’s cooperation, she smiled with a touch of friendliness.

"Vice President Qiao, I genuinely have something to discuss with you. Could you please stay so we can have a good chat?"

Qiao Xi said leisurely, "What if I say no?"

"Then what about me?" Lu Bannong said, looking pale, "Do I have enough favor to persuade you to stay? This matter is very important to many people."

After driving away the younger ones, here comes the older ones.

Qiao Xi looked at the father and daughter, the smile on her face undiminished.

Lu Bannong glanced around and said hoarsely, "Could everyone give us some space, please? We have something we want to discuss with Vice President Qiao. It’s a matter of great importance, so I ask that you temporarily excuse us."

The gossiping directors initially intended to see if Lu Yingxue and Qiao Xi would get into an argument, but Lu Bannong had spoken.

They had no choice but to leave.

Shen Xuanzhi lingered for a moment and asked, "I’ll be outside the door; call me if you need anything."

Qiao Xi whispered, "Old Chen is here, they wouldn’t dare to do anything to me. You don’t need to be so cautious, if you have something to do, you can go back first."

It’s unclear whether Shen Xuanzhi heard her, but he walked out of the meeting room.

Lu Yingxue closed the door to the meeting room. There was surveillance here, but only the president had viewing rights, so they weren’t worried about their conversation leaking.

"Qiao Xi, seeing me elected as president unanimously, did it make you feel uncomfortable?"

Qiao Xi sat on the office chair, not even changing her posture. She looked up at her and said, "There was even my vote in that unanimous decision. If I hadn’t agreed, where would you have gotten your unanimous vote to mention to me now?"

"Moreover..."

Her voice was soft and gritty, showing no sign of weakness against this father and daughter.

"Is this your attitude while discussing matters? Coming in with provocation. If you want to talk about the herb supply, shouldn’t you lower your posture a bit?"

Knowing she held the upper hand, Qiao Xi saw no reason to be polite to the Lu Family.

Lu Yingxue bit her lip, while Lu Bannong remained more calm.

He had some appreciation for Qiao Xi before him, but only to some extent.

He pulled out a chair and sat opposite Qiao Xi, saying, "The Liu Family in Haicheng has teamed up with your Huo Family to control nationwide herb plantations. This move is indeed brilliant. If I’m not mistaken, Zhao Chang was also put in jail by you, right?"

Qiao Xi spread her hands, her clear eyes carrying a hint of coldness, "What capability? We don’t own the prisons. President Lu, it’s a bit much to say that. If a person isn’t guilty, how could we possibly put them in jail? After all... we’re not like the Lu Family, who can find someone to take the blame and even sacrifice your own family members."

This refers to how Lu Yingxue made Lu Yan take the blame for causing trouble at the plaza.

Lu Yan did so willingly, truly accepting the blame.

Although the detention wouldn’t last long, it did leave a record. The main issue was the tarnished reputation, becoming a blemish upon the Lu Family.

Lu Bannong let out a cold laugh, "You don’t have to say those words to mock us. When someone reaches a high place, they must use some means. The winner becomes king, the loser becomes an outlaw; history is always written by the victors."

"You haven’t won yet."

Qiao Xi didn’t disclose the fact that Cheng Han was alive. Lu Bannong’s vile methods had been employed years before.

But life’s course hadn’t ended yet, and anything was possible.

Lu Bannong wasn’t affected by her seemingly sarcastic tone.

Instead, he got straight to the point.

"Since you’ve stayed to talk herbs with us, it means you have your ideas too. Tell us, what are your conditions?"

Lu Bannong, indeed shrewd, hadn’t suffered much loss in all these years of business negotiations. freewёbnoνel-com

Qiao Xi leaned back in her chair and said, "Anything?"

"The Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall isn’t a necessity for us. Even without it, there’s still the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association. We at the Lu Family can cultivate our own plantations, though it might take three to five years. You’re not at an absolute advantage, so weigh the chips in your hand."

This was a warning from Lu Bannong.

Qiao Xi nodded, "I want to abolish the outdated rule of the North-South Division, so there’ll be no more divisions."

This rule had been in place for years, and Qiao Xi knew how difficult it was for patients in the south to receive treatment.

The exchange of traditional Chinese medicine had stagnated, making it possible for the Lu Family to act like local tyrants.

But this rule targeted particularly... her master Cheng Han.

"No way!"

Lu Bannong hadn’t spoken yet, but Lu Yingxue refused outright.

"Qiao Xi, don’t even think about abolishing this rule! The south is the south, and the north is the north! People have gotten used to it over the years, minding their own business."

"Lu Yingxue, what are you afraid of? Afraid the Chinese Medicine Community will no longer be under your thumb? Afraid the talents from the suppressed south will emerge and replace you?" Qiao Xi had long recognized the Lu Family’s petty nature.

They heavily suppressed people with real skills.

In the internet age, reputation often came from fame. Being suppressed for too long, one can become obscure with little progress.

Even good wine fears going unrecognized in a deep alley.

Narrow-mindedness!

"What nonsense are you spouting? I won first place in the needle trial at eighteen, isn’t that proof enough of my skills?"

"If you’re not afraid, then why not abolish this rule?"

"I..."

"Yingxue!" Lu Bannong called to halt Lu Yingxue, stopping her from further losing composure.

He looked inquisitively at Qiao Xi.

This young lady, even younger than his daughter,

could already sit on equal footing with him to negotiate.

Underestimating her before was a mistake.

He calmly began, "If we agree, what price are you willing to offer for your herbs?"

"A 10% premium."

Naturally, Qiao Xi wouldn’t sell at the original price.

However, a 10% premium wasn’t much, certainly better than twenty times the price.

Lu Bannong expected her to demand exorbitantly, but didn’t expect just a 10% premium; it truly wasn’t high.

Barely could it be considered fair!

"For how many years can you supply us?"

"For as many years as the Lu Family needs, we will supply." Doing business, she wouldn’t incur losses.

Even though Xu Yunye had placed plantations and those medicinal factories under her name, Qiao Xi was to give him all the profits.

To repay his labor at least.

Lu Bannong pondered whether her words were genuine or not.

News of Cheng Han’s death had already spread.

The rule of the North-South Division was meant to prevent Cheng Han’s resurgence, yet he chose to retire unexpectedly.

Now he was dead.

There was no longer a threat.

And the Lu Family’s reputation was at its peak.

But.

Qiao Xi bringing up abolishing this rule at such a time, what was her actual intent?

Qiao Xi observed the change in his expression and asked, "President Lu, have you made up your mind?"

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