"Alright, time to go," Qin Xuan said, patting Wang Yuyan's back gently.
"No, let me hold you a bit longer."
Wang Yuyan pouted, burying her head in Qin Xuan's shoulder and taking a deep breath.
Qin Xuan's gaze flickered as he spoke, "What do you plan to do about Xiong Zhong?"
"Xiong Zhong?" Wang Yuyan's eyebrows shot up, her eyes curving into crescent moons at the mention.
"What can I do with him? After all, he has a beautiful daughter who has captivated someone."
"Be serious. I'm talking about important matters."
"Then... do you like it when I'm not serious?" Wang Yuyan giggled, blinking her beautiful eyes.
"I do, I do." Qin Xuan was at a loss for what to do with Wang Yuyan.
"I like you no matter what you're like. Now, tell me about the important business."
"That's more like it." Wang Yuyan chuckled triumphantly twice, then planted a kiss on Qin Xuan's cheek and released him.
Qin Xuan truly feared Wang Yuyan. Even though he was a master who could fight an Grandmaster to a standstill, he had never gained any advantage over Wang Yuyan.
Now that she had entered the ranks of cultivators, he suspected he would have even more trouble with her in the future.
Wang Yuyan's expression turned serious, and she looked at Qin Xuan, speaking slowly.
"Although Xiong Zhong has angered the branch company, apart from Ning Yue Group, there aren't many better cooperation partners. From an objective standpoint, we need to make a judgment based on the specific circumstances. And I also need to consider the opinions of the Wang Group's Luochuan Branch."
Qin Xuan nodded. She was quite serious when she meant business.
"From the perspective of the Luochuan Branch, the cosmetics industry is our foundation. Other industries are merely expansions; they are icing on the cake, not our core business."
"We'll let Xiong Zhong off for now, but we cannot let Tianxu Group go."
"Liu Wen is gone, but Tianxu Group is still substantial. Devouring it wouldn't be difficult for our Wang Group, but digestion will take time."
"If we want to fully control and annex Tianxu Group, I estimate it will take at least a year, provided we have the right people."
Wang Yuyan paused, then looked at Qin Xuan, her eyes once again curving into crescent moons.
"So, Little Xuan Xuan, what do you think?"
Qin Xuan blinked. She really couldn't stay serious for more than five minutes.
"Why are you asking me? I'm just your driver."
"I just want to hear your opinion," Wang Yuyan pouted playfully, sticking out her tongue.
"Brainstorming, you know? You're my man, can't I listen to my man's opinion?"
"If you ask me," Qin Xuan collected his thoughts, "You've talked about the Luochuan Branch and Tianxu Group, but it all boils down to one thing: currently, we need Ning Yue Group as a stepping stone to slowly annex Tianxu Group."
"Bingo!" Wang Yuyan snapped her fingers and giggled.
"From a market perspective, Ning Yue Group truly fits the current needs of the Luochuan Branch, and Jiangbei has already prepared the acquisition plan."
"So, you still intend to continue cooperating with Xiong Zhong?"
"Well, that depends on what our Little Xuan Xuan thinks," Wang Yuyan raised an eyebrow and gave Qin Xuan a flirtatious wink.
"If my Little Xuan Xuan can't let go of that little vixen, I won't spoil your fun. It's just that I'm soft-hearted and can't bear to see you sad."
"Cough, cough, stop fooling around, Yuyan." Qin Xuan's expression darkened.
If there was going to be cooperation, why involve him?
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore." Wang Yuyan lightly tapped Qin Xuan's shoulder with her slender fingers.
"My plan is to walk on two legs: devour Tianxu Group in one go, then adjust the acquisition plan for Jiangbei. After that, we'll gradually erode Ning Yue Group, making it bear the Wang Group's mark. With minimal capital, we'll bring both of these largest local enterprises in Luochuan under our wing."
Qin Xuan looked at Wang Yuyan's confident expression and felt a moment of daze.
It seemed that the Wang Yuyan before him was already a different person from the one he first met.
The current Wang Yuyan was more mature and even more captivating.
At that moment, Qin Xuan realized that his feelings for her were no longer simple liking; a different kind of emotion had begun to bloom.