kvmb Chapter 9 Lowering the Proud Head
Chapter 9 Lowering the Proud Head
Soon, the group arrived at the general manager's office of Hongsheng Company.
Upon seeing Xiao Chen and the others enter, Ling Feiyu immediately stood up to greet them.
"Mr. Lin, you've finally arrived. I'll immediately notify my staff to process your onboarding." He smiled and shook hands with Lin Hai politely.
Lin Hai was just as flattered as he had been yesterday.
The boss's politeness was unbelievable and puzzling.
He's the boss, after all. Even if you're talented, you don't need to be so polite. Your politeness has become distorted.
Xiao Yiyi was the one most affected.
How could she feel at peace knowing that the eldest daughter of the prestigious Xiao family was not allowed to meet her, while a lowly servant was receiving such a warm welcome?
"Are you the person in charge of Hongsheng Company?" Xiao Yiyi pushed aside Lin Hai and Lin Youyou and stepped forward, questioning them arrogantly.
Ling Feiyu glanced at Xiao Chen, then looked at Xiao Yiyi.
"May I ask who you are...?" he asked, still maintaining a polite demeanor.
"Heh, Hongsheng, what high standards you have!" Xiao Yiyi sneered and shouted.
"You came to Nancheng to open a company, yet you've never even heard of me, Xiao Yiyi! The security guard at the front desk downstairs looks down on me and dared to be violent towards me! What a corporate culture Hongsheng has!" She adopted a confrontational stance.
"Xiao Yiyi?" Ling Feiyu read it aloud, looking like he was trying hard to remember.
He dared not neglect the man surnamed Xiao.
"You don't know me?" Xiao Yiyi's expression darkened further.
Even she didn't know, which means that Hongsheng Company is completely ignorant of everything in Nancheng.
How dare you set foot in this place?
“President Ling, she is the eldest daughter of the Xiao family in Nancheng,” Lin Youyou interjected.
Ling Feiyu frowned instantly.
He glanced at Xiao Chen, and seeing Xiao Chen's cold expression, the politeness on his face vanished instantly.
"So it's Miss Xiao... that business queen, right?" His tone was meaningful.
Xiao Yiyi looked proud, like a proud swan.
"Since you knew that, why did you dare to ignore my warning and recruit Lin Hai under those conditions?" she coldly rebuked.
"What warning?" Ling Feiyu asked, looking at Lin Hai's family.
The three looked embarrassed, fearing that Ling Feiyu would kick them out if he found out.
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Hai decided to tell the truth.
"President Ling, we've offended Miss Ling. She warned that any place in Nancheng that dares to hire me will face repercussions..."
"Did you hear me clearly?" Xiao Yiyi said with a gloomy face, "Hongsheng Company has a lot of nerve. Are they openly going against me and the Xiao family?"
She was confident that Ling Feiyu would not dare to provoke the Xiao family and would have to compromise.
"Mr. Ling, please don't be embarrassed. We'll leave now... Thank you for your high regard. I'm sorry..." Lin Hai bowed, making Ling Feiyu shudder.
“Mr. Lin Hai, where are you going? Why would Hong Sheng care about such a small threat?” He quickly stopped him.
Xiao Yiyi's face darkened, her gaze sharp.
"A small threat? What a big mouth! You're declaring war on my Xiao family, huh? Very well..." Her tone was full of threat.
"Declare war?" Ling Feiyu frowned. "I don't like that term. Only between people of the same level can we call it a declaration of war..."
“However, since your Xiao family wants to stir up trouble, then I will accept on behalf of the Ling family.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yiyi's expression turned slightly serious.
"The Ling family...which Ling family?"
“Miss Xiao, it’s understandable that you’re lonely at the top and haven’t heard of the Ling family of Tianchen,” Ling Feiyu said calmly.
In an instant, Xiao Yiyi's pretty face froze completely, becoming incredibly stiff.
"Tianchen... Ling family..." she murmured twice, her voice trembling, before her expression changed drastically, quickly turning into one of shock and fear.
"Tianchen Enterprise, so President Ling comes from the Ling family, one of the three major families in the provincial capital!" Lin Hai couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
No one expected that Ling Feiyu had such a powerful background.
The three major families in the provincial capital are truly behemoths...
In this southern city, the Xiao family is one of the most powerful and influential clans, wielding immense power and influence, and almost no one dares to provoke them.
Once outside of Nancheng, within this province, the Xiao family is by no means considered top-tier.
The three major families in the provincial capital are far superior to the Xiao family.
Xiao Yiyi actually dared to use the Xiao family to suppress Ling Feiyu. Isn't that a joke?
Her expression was incredibly expressive.
No wonder Ling Feiyu said he didn't like that word.
For the Xiao family to declare war on the Ling family is a foolish and laughable act of overestimating their own strength.
Absolutely not qualified!
For the first time, Xiao Yiyi's haughty demeanor became listless.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something conciliatory, but her strong pride prevented her from uttering anything.
Especially since Xiao Chen and his group were present.
"I accept your declaration of war on behalf of the Ling family. Miss Xiao, please pass this message on to the Xiao family when you return," Ling Feiyu said expressionlessly.
“Declare war… no…” Xiao Yiyi panicked completely.
If a real fight breaks out, the Xiao family is no match for the Ling family and will most likely be defeated.
If the Xiao family knew, wouldn't they drown her in their spittle?
“Mr. Ling, I… I misspoke. I didn’t mean it that way…” Xiao Yiyi said with difficulty, her voice softening.
"Xiao Yiyi!" Ling Feiyu suddenly shouted, startling Xiao Yiyi.
"Don't forget, you're the eldest daughter of the Xiao family, the so-called business queen! Are your words just empty talk?"
Xiao Yiyi was extremely embarrassed and dared not refute.
"You want to fight? The Ling family is fearless!"
"No!" Xiao Yiyi exclaimed in panic.
"Mr. Ling, I really misspoke. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me..." She lowered her proud head, never having been so humble before.
Simply because the other party was someone she couldn't afford to offend.
"You can apologize, or I can choose not to forgive," Ling Feiyu said coldly. "Now, Miss Xiao, please leave Hongsheng Company."
"Mr. Ling, please let me explain!" Xiao Yiyi was very anxious.
"Call security to kick them out!" Ling Feiyu said impatiently.
Security guards quickly arrived, and Xiao Yiyi, knowing there was no way to salvage the situation, walked out with a pale face.
Before leaving, she glanced at Xiao Chen and noticed that he had a half-smile on his face.
"He must have known all along, just waiting to see me make a fool of myself!" Xiao Yiyi was furious, her chest trembling.
Who would have thought that Hongsheng Company was actually controlled by the Ling family?
This time, she really messed up; it was too late for her to regret it!
Xiao Yiyi slunk out of Hongsheng Company, her face ashen.
"Mr. Xiao, are they refusing to comply? Should I immediately issue a notice to make Hongsheng Company disappear from Nancheng?" His subordinate immediately rushed forward to flatter him.
Xiao Yiyi was furious and slapped the lackey hard, leaving him stunned.
“Dare to do anything unnecessary, and I’ll make you disappear!” she roared.
The lackeys fell silent, unaware of what they had done wrong.
Xiao Yiyi got into the car without saying a word, her mind in turmoil.
If the Ling family really makes a move, what kind of blow will the Xiao family suffer?
How will she face the interrogation from the elders of the Xiao family...?