Chapter 1227: Farewell, Xia Mi
The family business and assets within the county are all managed by Wang Xiaoqiang's women, so there should be no problems when Little Bao takes over.
Women like Li Xianghong, Zheng Shuang, and Wang Fang will all work together to assist Little Bao.
But Wang Xiaoqiang is still not at ease with the two sales companies in the Provincial Capital and Zhu City. Currently, the general managers of these two places are Xia Mi and Zhang Tianyu.
These two women are not Wang Xiaoqiang's women. Although they had a good relationship before, who knows what they're like now after all these years?
Have they changed? Do they have personal agendas?
"Little Bao, have you been to see the assets over in the Provincial Capital?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked.
"Dad, I've only been there once," Little Bao said.
"Were there any issues?"
"I went in a rush that time, and with such a tight schedule, nothing could be discerned," Little Bao said.
Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Hmm, then let's go there again today to get you more familiar with it."
As a company owner, you don't need to understand operations; just like when you open a restaurant, you don't need to know how to cook, but you must understand management, especially managing the personnel under you. If you can't manage your subordinates, then the problem is serious.
At that moment,
the father and son drove to the Provincial Capital.
There have been significant changes in the Provincial Capital. After years of development, it has now become an international metropolis. In such a big city, the cost of living is quite high and is now on par with those along the coastal areas. With the increase in the cost of living, Wang Xiaoqiang's high-end vegetable industry has a large market and considerable room for development.
"Wow, the Provincial Capital has really developed nicely," Wang Xiaoqiang said with some emotion, looking at the tall buildings and traffic through the car window. "Little Bao, I remember when your dad first came to the Provincial Capital, he was just a young man with nothing, dreaming extravagantly about building a villa back home and buying a house in the Provincial Capital...
Now all those dreams have come true, with a villa at home and two villas in the Provincial Capital... Unfortunately, these two villas have always been empty... haha..." Wang Xiaoqiang laughed self-deprecatingly.
"Dad, grandpa, grandma, and mom aren't used to living here," Little Bao said, steering the car towards Riverside Villa.
"Dad isn't used to it either. Always feels uneasy. A gold and silver nest is not as good as a dog's nest at home. Our Sanmiao Village is still better..." Wang Xiaoqiang said.
The car drove into the Riverside Villa.
The Riverside Villa. Although it has a history of nearly ten years, it doesn't appear outdated at all. Instead, it looks even more new than before.
Because it's next to the river and far from the bustling downtown, this is the best area in the Provincial Capital. Now the villa prices have also skyrocketed, almost doubling since then. Often, foreigners would inquire about buying the house, offering high prices when they saw Wang Xiaoqiang's villa always empty, but they were rejected.
Even if the house Wang Xiaoqiang bought stays empty indefinitely until it needs refurbishing, he definitely won't sell it.
The rooms are maintained by a dedicated cleaning staff, and although no one lives there, they remain clean and tidy.
The father and son rested in the villa for a while before having a meal.
Wang Xiaoqiang chose to dine at the Garden Hotel, not for anything else but because Wang Dakui was there, and Wang Dakui was also an old friend. After many years of not meeting, Wang Xiaoqiang missed him dearly, and he also wanted to taste Wang Dakui's cooking again.
Wang Xiaoqiang called Xia Mi to join them for the meal.
Xia Mi was very excited when she suddenly received Wang Xiaoqiang's call.
Wang Xiaoqiang, this chairman, had disappeared for several years, leaving her feeling empty. She used to very much want to be with Wang Xiaoqiang, and by "be with," it's not just because Wang Xiaoqiang was wealthy, but she valued the man himself.
From the moment Wang Xiaoqiang saved her from the hands of the Eldest Young Master Qiao at the Emperor's Hall of the Dihao Hotel Grand Hotel, she fell in love with Wang Xiaoqiang.
As the saying goes, three great joys for men: promotion, wealth, and the death of a wife. Although this is a superficial take, it reflects some men's mentality.
Men tend to forget righteousness when they gain wealth.
In today's society, such men are numerous, but Xia Mi feels that Wang Xiaoqiang is not one of those people.
If it weren't for her friend Xu Jingxue back then, Xia Mi would definitely have pursued Wang Xiaoqiang, perhaps even forcibly, but with her friend Xu Qingxue in between, Xia Mi felt guilty. So, she gave up. Of course, another reason was her inferiority complex, fearing that Wang Xiaoqiang wouldn't fancy her.
Now, she's still unmarried. After taking the position of general manager of Wang Xiaoqiang's sales company in the Provincial Capital, she's been busy with work. The marriage matter has been postponed repeatedly mainly because she hasn't found the right man.
Now, Xu Jingxue has settled in Thailand, managing several mines for Wang Xiaoqiang and hasn't returned,
So, now, with no other woman between her and Wang Xiaoqiang, hope ignites in Xia Mi's heart again.
Even though she knows Wang Xiaoqiang is a married man.
But she doesn't care about that.
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Wang Dakui is over fifty now but still hasn't retired. He's still the head chef at the Garden Hotel and has always been using vegetables from Wang Xiaoqiang's company.
Wang Xiaoqiang's arrival was a surprise and a delight for Wang Dakui,
The two shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, then Wang Xiaoqiang introduced his son Little Bao to Wang Dakui.
Wang Dakui shook Little Bao's hand, sighing, "Wow, Xiaoqiang, your son is so big now. Time sure flies..."
"Yes, from the time you and I met until now, it's been nearly ten years," Wang Xiaoqiang also sighed with emotion.
"Indeed... I remember the first time I saw you, I thought you were just a vegetable seller, haha. I never imagined your business would grow this big," Wang Dakui marveled.
Just then, a red saloon car pulled up, and a city beauty stepped out, dressed in a blue and beige casual dress, wearing a brimmed sun hat, sunglasses, and fiery red lips, looking plump and sultry, her lips somewhat reminiscent of Yuu Nan.
She definitely drew attention.
"Yo, isn't this Xia Mi?" Naturally, Wang Dakui recognized Xia Mi. He used to be the head chef at the Dihao Hotel Grand Hotel, and Xia Mi was the manager there. They still have business interactions, so it's no surprise he recognizes her.
But to Wang Xiaoqiang, she seemed a bit unfamiliar. It wasn't until Xia Mi took off her sunglasses and gave him a slight smile that he realized this city beauty before him was indeed Xia Mi,
Xia Mi hasn't changed much. If anything, she's more mature and captivating than before, like a bottle of baijiu; such a woman only becomes richer with time.
Wang Dakui knew Xia Mi was interested in Wang Xiaoqiang and had wanted to attach herself to him before, so he would always tease her whenever they met. However, with Little Bao present, he dared not be reckless.
"Chairman, you finally returned," Xia Mi extended her hand for a handshake with Wang Xiaoqiang, then turned her gaze to Little Bao, "Little Bao is here too and has grown so tall."
Wang Xiaoqiang said, "He has to grow; I'm getting ready to retire and let him take over the company."
"What, Chairman, you're not even that old, thinking about retirement?" Xia Mi slightly parted her plump red lips, surprised.
"Why, do you think Little Bao is too young?" Wang Xiaoqiang said.
"That's not what I mean at all. Little Bao is already like an adult and can definitely take over. Don't worry, Chairman, I will wholeheartedly assist Little Bao," Xia Mi immediately assured when she realized Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't joking.
"With you saying that, I can rest easy," Wang Xiaoqiang nodded.
"Don't just stand there, come inside and sit. I'll call for the best private room and personally cook a few dishes,"
Wang Dakui invited them in. Wang Dakui had stopped cooking for others long ago. Now, people in the Provincial Capital want to taste his cooking, but even provincial-level officials have to see his mood. But seeing an old friend visit made him happy, so he naturally wanted to make a gesture.
The food he cooks is, of course, extraordinarily delicious.
Once the food and drinks were on the table, Wang Dakui accompanied Wang Xiaoqiang, Little Bao, and Xia Mi, eating and drinking while reminiscing about the old days.
During the conversation, Wang Xiaoqiang learned that Xia Mi is still single and hasn't found a boyfriend, which stirred something in his heart. He pondered whether he should develop Xia Mi into his woman, so she'd dedicate herself to assisting Little Bao more.
While Wang Xiaoqiang was having this thought, he noticed that Xia Mi's eyes kept darting over his body, her face a dreamy smile, with a touch of infatuation.
"Hmm, looks like Xia Mi still has feelings for me!" At this moment, Wang Xiaoqiang's thoughts grew stronger. Back then, he had really wanted to make this city beauty his own.
If not for his good friend Xu Jingxue being in the middle, he might have even pursued Xia Mi, though his self-doubt held him back, fearing Wang Xiaoqiang might not find him worthwhile.
Now, without another woman between her and Wang Xiaoqiang, hope reignites in Xia Mi's heart.
Even though she knows Wang Xiaoqiang is a married man.
But she doesn't care about that.
(End)
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