CHAPTER 597: CHAPTER 359: HEARTLESS MAN

"Hehe..." Yuanyuan smiled unnaturally, "Why don’t you come and check out my section? The furniture there is also quite nice."

Luo Lian was surprised, "Aren’t you guys from the same store?"

Yuanyuan grinned awkwardly, "We are, it’s just that my section is cheaper. Like the bed you were looking at just now, it costs 1250, but I have a similar one for just 620, more than half the savings. For a girl’s bed, there’s no need for it to be that sturdy, right?"

"Okay, then let’s order two from your section, but one of them should be the more expensive one since I might sometimes work on the bed. That bed has a headboard that lifts up, the other one doesn’t, I noticed it earlier."

Yuanyuan’s eyebrows and eyes smiled joyfully, "You have really good eyesight. I saw you glance at that bed, but I didn’t expect you to observe so carefully. Shall I go make the bill for you now?"

Luo Lian waved her hand, "Go ahead!"

Yuanyuan took a few steps then hesitated, "What about cabinets, desks, and chairs? Do you want to check those out too?"

Luo Lian shook her head, "No, I’d prefer those to be of better quality. Office stuff, lots of people handling them, it’s better if they are sturdier."

"Alright, then I’ll go make the bill." The girl wasn’t disheartened, she cheerfully returned to her position.

Xing Nong curled his lips, "That woman quickly sold us out, serves her right!"

Luo Lian smiled lightly, "Everyone is earning their commission, it’s pretty normal. Moreover, after we leave, this saleswoman named Yuanyuan will definitely say that we insisted on having her make the bill. She’s just trying to survive; it’s understandable."

"I get that, in the workplace it’s not always give and take. As long as climbing up is done by fair means, I’m totally okay with it." Xing Nong grinned mischievously, "Plus, making someone who looks down on others face loss, I find it very enjoyable!"

"Luo Luo!"

Luo Ye turned toward the voice, Boss Qu came in with Mrs. Miao and several strong men, surprising him as he greeted them, "Boss Qu... what brings you here? With so many people... what’s the plan?"

Boss Qu affectionately ruffled her hair, "After hanging up your call, I thought about it, and the old folks’ home also needs some furniture, so I brought people along. Aunt Miao knows the specifics, so I brought her too."

"Miss Luo, hello." Mrs. Miao warmly greeted Luo Ye.

"Aunt Miao, Miaomiao and I are classmates. No need to be so formal. See what you need to purchase, pick some out, and we’ll make a list later."

"Yes, Miss Luo." Mrs. Miao responded respectfully and signaled the young men to follow her.

Luo Ye extended her hand towards Boss Qu, "Give me the phone."

Boss Qu didn’t ask questions, he just handed the phone over to Luo Ye.

"I wonder if the Male Emperor is around." Luo Ye muttered while dialing the men’s dormitory phone, and the call was answered by Liu Xing who, recognizing Luo Ye’s voice, excitedly said, "Luo Luo, what’s up?"

Luo Ye didn’t beat around the bush, "Liu Xing, is Wu Zetian there?"

"He’s here, just a moment." Liu Xing’s voice noticeably dropped in tone; Luo Ye silently sighed, hoping he would be alright. She didn’t want to lose this friend, but if it were to happen, it would be inevitable. She was well aware that many things in life do not revolve solely around one’s personal intentions.

"Luo Luo, are you looking for me?" Wu Zetian’s delighted voice came through.

Luo Ye sighed in relief, "Good you’re there, I was worried you might have gone out."

Wu Zetian replied playfully, "You never take me out, so I have nowhere to go."

"No jokes right now, I’m at your Yanhua Road furniture store right now. There’s a management issue here. Initially, my friend was placing a small order, and I planned to tell you afterwards.

But now another friend is making a big purchase, so I thought I’d give you a heads-up. I don’t want that unscrupulous couple to earn the commission."

"Wait for me, I’ll be right over; I manage that store."

"It’s okay, you just need to..." Listening to the continuous beeping on the phone, Luo Ye gave a wry smile. Her intention was for Wu Zetian to just call the general manager in charge of Sha City’s store, but he was already on his way.

"Is the Male Emperor coming?" Xing Nong came over.

Luo Ye nodded, "Yes, the school is close by, it’ll take about fifteen minutes to get here. Did you introduce Boss Qu and Lian Lian?"

"I did." Xing Nong whispered near Luo Ye’s ear, "Too bad, there’s no spark between them. Ah, what a waste of good fortune not flowing into their own field."

Luo Ye didn’t respond, checking the time, "The general manager of the Male Emperor’s Sha City store is really incompetent; how could they hire such a sluggard."

Xing Nong blinked, "Sluggard? What does that mean?"

"Emperor of procrastination."

"Got it!" Xing Nong pondered, "That’s quite an apt description, hehe..."

"Lianlian..." Luo Ye approached Luo Lian, "Don’t pay for the furniture yet. I’ve contacted the son of the shop owner, and he’ll be here soon. If the payment is made now, it might end up being a commission for this couple."

"Understood." Luo Lian nodded and smiled, "Luoluo, your classmates are really hidden dragons and crouching tigers. I suddenly wonder, is there anyone in any industry in this city who isn’t your acquaintance?"

"Over here..." Luo Ye pondered, "Pretty much. My grandpa’s base is in Sha City, with businesses spanning catering, leisure entertainment, building materials, rare materials, and various other industrial categories."

"I understand, like attracts like." Luo Lian whispered in her ear, "Boss Qu likes you, doesn’t he?"

Luo Ye glared at her and whispered back, "Don’t talk nonsense. Boss Qu is a friend of my brother and also my business partner."

"Here comes the procrastination emperor." Xing Nong reminded.

Indeed, Wang Yanli was trailing behind a man in his forties with a beer belly, arrogance unabated on her face.

Once the man stopped, he smiled, "Ladies, looking to buy furniture? I am the manager here, Miao Qimin."

"I am a sir." Qu Yue emphasized.

"It’s all the same." Miao Qimin observed them, his smile clearly not one of making business, his gaze settling on Luo Lian, "Miss, are you looking to buy furniture?"

"Are you her husband?" Luo Lian responded with a question of her own.

"That doesn’t matter. My identity here is the manager of the store. She just started working and hasn’t quite understood the situation yet, don’t take it to heart..."

Wang Yanli shouted, "Miao Qimin! What do you mean? So everything I told you was nonsense?" Then turning to Luo Lian, "I’m telling you, no matter how you try to seduce him, he is still my husband, understand?"

"Shut up!" Miao Qimin glared at the woman, "We are at the company, not at home. I told you not to come to work, but you insisted. How can I work with this kind of commotion?"

"Who’s causing a scene?" Wang Yanli pointed at Luo Lian, "Just look at how she’s dressed. She obviously didn’t come from anywhere decent. Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and write up the order for the furniture, I’ve already said it, if she doesn’t buy, she’ll never get married!"

"Slap!" "Slap!"

The woman, who received two loud slaps, looked incredulously at the gentle and weak Luo Lian, "You... you, I’m going to fight you!"

"Stop embarrassing yourself!" Miao Qimin pulled her back, giving Luo Lian a surprised glance, "Miss, you’ve got quite the skill!"

"Lashing out without restraint, slapping her is letting her off lightly." Luo Lian "hmphed", "Control your woman, if she dares to speak another foul word, I’ll cut off her tongue!"

"You... you dare!" The woman was visibly shaken and frightened, tapping Miao Qimin, "Get the security to drag her out, quickly!"

Miao Qimin suddenly looked shocked, "You... why are you here?"

"Who?" Wang Yanli followed Miao Qimin’s gaze, her expression filled with disdain, "Oh, heard that our Miao Qimin got a promotion, so you followed the scent here? Didn’t you say you’d never have dealings with us again, taking your encumbrance and living on your own? Now you think of going back on your word?"

Naturally, she was referring to Aunt Miao, who stood there dumbfounded, having just come to place her order for the furniture, only to encounter the heart-breaker she hadn’t seen in six years!

Luo Ye mulled over it briefly and guessed a few things, coldly glancing at Wang Yanli, "I’d advise you, stop while you’re ahead. Your frantic outburst will only lead to endless regret. Believe it or not?"

"Ah, I’m so scared, terrified really..." Wang Yanli laughed exaggeratedly, "I get it now, you must be colleagues, right? Housekeeping staff, am I right? Or maybe co-workers from some school or factory canteen? Or a product processing staff? Coming here making a scene, just vying for some maintenance, I see, after causing such a fuss for so long, that’s the motive. I’m telling you, just drop the idea now!"

"You... if I knew you were here, I wouldn’t have come even if you begged." Aunt Miao calmed down, "I said it before, my daughter is mine, I don’t want your maintenance, don’t count on her acknowledging you. I keep my word, and I wouldn’t accept your money even if it was delivered to my doorstep!"

"Miaomiao... is Miaomiao doing well?" Miao Qimin suddenly became agitated, "I want to see Miaomiao, I’ll provide for her in the future, can you let her come back to me, please?"

Wang Yanli shouted angrily, "Miao Qimin!"

Miao Qimin glared at her with bloodshot eyes, "What are you screaming about? The son is already gone, I want my daughter back, don’t you understand a father’s heart?"

"You..." Wang Yanli glanced at his expression, frightened to continue speaking.

"Thinking of your daughter now?" Aunt Miao burst out angrily, "Back then, when you abandoned us, Miaomiao was clutching at your legs and cried until her voice went hoarse, do you remember what you did?

That kick you gave her left her chest aching for half a month, and she had nightmares for a year. Your son is gone, and now you think of taking my daughter? Touch your conscience, are you even human?"

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