Chapter 1057: Killing Intent in Qiqi’s Eyes
Inside a private room of a city restaurant.
Savoring the unique flavors of Qian Nan, Liu Zixuan smiled and said, "Weren’t you in Celestial Fate City earlier? How did you end up here?"
Xiangyang grinned and said, "Thanks to your help in establishing myself in Celestial Fate City, and because the Willow Association hadn’t turned against you back then, I got the best opportunity to rise. Later, besides the tea business, I also got into real estate, and recently collaborated with your Xiumei Group."
"President Xiang is now one of the top businessmen around Qian Nan!" Lulu added.
Liu Zixuan gave Xiangyang a thumbs up, "It’s an honor for us to dine with a wealthy businessman from Qian Nan."
Xiangyang chuckled bashfully, "Don’t make fun of me. If it weren’t for your help back then, I’d probably still be struggling to get by."
"Don’t be modest. Even if I helped you, it wouldn’t have mattered if you hadn’t worked hard yourself." Liu Zixuan waved his hand and raised his glass, "Let’s skip the formalities and have a drink. I need to head back later."
"At least stay a few days around Qian Nan; it’s peak tourist season for the scenic spots here," Xiangyang urged.
Liu Zixuan downed his drink alone, "No, there are still some matters I haven’t finished dealing with. When I have free time in the future, I will definitely visit you. Just don’t pretend not to know me when the time comes, President Xiang!"
"Don’t say that." Xiangyang snickered, patting his chest, "Leaving aside the business with Xiumei Group, for the kindness you showed me back then, I wouldn’t hesitate even if you wanted my entire fortune."
Liu Zixuan smiled and turned to Lulu, "How is Xiumei Group doing in Qian Nan?"
"Ever since you kicked those Xiumei Headquarters guys out during the holiday season and added that huge sum of money, Xiumei Group has become the leader in the domestic lingerie industry. I’m not quite sure about the northern area, but the layout in Qian Nan is almost complete. We have self-operated stores in all the first, second, and economically well-off cities."
Lulu smiled proudly, "With this collaboration with the Xiangyang Group, we’re likely to reach new heights through their channels. The headquarters intends to start expanding into international markets in the latter half of this year!"
Liu Zixuan smacked his lips, "Seems like I’m an incompetent absentee boss, not even knowing my own business has grown so big!"
"Brother is destined for great things; how could he be fixated on the Mortal Realm!" Qiqi mumbled, her mouth full and greasy.
Liu Zixuan chuckled and pinched Qiqi’s cheek, "The company I founded is spread across the country, is there anything bigger than this?"
Qiqi took a bite of a chicken leg, "These are small matters anyway!"
Liu Zixuan shook his head helplessly, "Lulu, why don’t you come with me back to Lingxiu Village? Leave things here to Xiangyang; he definitely won’t let us down. Not everything has to be done personally."
Lulu pouted, "Am I being fired by my boss?"
"He wouldn’t dare!" the beautiful master chimed in, "He’s worried that you and Gu Yu being apart for so long would upset Gu Yu!"
Lulu pondered, "I thought Brother Xuan was dissatisfied with my work!"
Liu Zixuan shook his head helplessly. Speaking of money, he had always had a rather shallow grasp, probably because he always had people helping him.
Now that Xiumei Group is so big, it’s completely enough to be satisfied.
After lunch, Liu Zixuan bid farewell to Xiangyang and the others. The Jianghu youth didn’t need to be so pretentious; if destined, they’d meet again.
At two o’clock in the afternoon, the group headed straight towards Ghost Wood City.
Came with three people, returned with five.
The most surprising was Qiqi!
Though Qiqi initially seemed old-fashioned, a brief interaction released her childlike nature. She bought plenty of snacks loved by kids and ate them contentedly in Liu Zixuan’s arms.
Of course, learning about Liu Zixuan’s relationship with Luo Xi and the beautiful master, she no longer cared about the so-called Seventh Aunt title, and when the two beauties called her Qiqi or Little Seven, she was no longer upset.
Qiqi wiped the chip crumbs from the corner of her mouth and looked up, "Brother, from the way they treated you just now, are you famous in Star Sea now?"
"More or less." Liu Zixuan smiled.
Maybe Liu Zixuan hadn’t noticed, but those around him certainly understood.
Liu Zixuan wasn’t just famous.
In the entertainment world, he had Meng Yu, a top-tier celebrity, as his girlfriend.
In the business world, Xiumei Group was nationwide and he had good friendships with business tycoons in Qian Nan.
In the Martial Realm, the Star Pavilion Alliance recognized him as the Alliance Leader.
Whether it’s fame or influence, there are probably very few who can match him!
"Wow, seeing you so modest is really rare!" Luo Xi laughed, "Qiqi, your brother isn’t usually like this. If someone asked him, he’d usually start bragging shamelessly!"
Qiqi rolled her eyes at Luo Xi, "My brother has always been great; he doesn’t need to be modest!"
Luo Xi was at a loss, "Can’t I say a word against your brother?"
"If you weren’t my brother’s girlfriend, I’d kill you!" Qiqi looked up, eyes shining, staring at Luo Xi.
Luo Xi initially thought Qiqi was joking, but staring back at her, she felt a creepy fear from deep within.
A five-six-year-old speaking like that wouldn’t be taken seriously by anyone.
But Luo Xi was very certain at that moment, Qiqi wasn’t joking.
Liu Zixuan also sensed the change in atmosphere and quickly changed the subject, "Qiqi, are you really my sister?"
"Born of the same mother!" Qiqi returned to that innocent smile.
"Then who is our mother?"
"She... is a very, very beautiful, incredibly kind person," Qiqi said, tears welling up as if she were about to cry, "I haven’t seen her in many years and miss her dearly."
Oh well, the attempt to change the topic turned sentimental again, Liu Zixuan pinched his forehead, "Ahem, let’s not talk about this. How about I discuss something with you?"
"Brother, you don’t need to ask. Whatever you say, I’ll agree!" Qiqi said seriously, "Even if it means I have to die!"
Liu Zixuan was taken aback, "It’s not that serious, I just want to tell you, regardless of my... or your background, right now we’re just ordinary people, so avoid saying things like killing, okay? Show some courtesy to those around me, alright?"