Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Chapter 191: Chapter 190: The Unfavored Collaboration (3rd Update)

”Why did you come up here? Can’t you call a cab yourself?” Xue Man said coldly.

”My dear Minister Xue, is it really necessary? Was it just because I kissed you? Do you need to hold such a deep grudge? Besides, you almost broke my foot just now, you should have calmed down by now,” Lu Tianxing said with a bitter smile.

Unfortunately, Lu Tianxing didn’t know that although Xue Man was very beautiful, practically no man had dared to approach her since she was young. Any man who tried was severely dealt with by her, ending up avoiding her like a rat fleeing from a cat. Thus, she had preserved her first kiss.

Having kept it for over twenty years, intending to give it to her boyfriend, to have it stolen by a despicable rogue was an ordeal anyone would find uncomfortable.

”This is the retribution for your harassment,” she snapped.

Xue Man glared at Lu Tianxing, feeling her anger rise whenever she saw him. It was better not to look at him at all.

Seeing Xue Man’s demeanor, Lu Tianxing helplessly shrugged his shoulders and chose to keep quiet. Someone once said that when a man argues with a woman, it’s like digging his own grave because no matter whether he is right or wrong, people tend to side with the supposed weaker party, especially if the woman is beautiful.

Although Lu Tianxing liked to argue with Bai Zhiqing, after all, she was his wife, and their arguments fostered their relationship. Arguing with Xue Man, however, would only make her hold more grudges against him, pondering over revenge.

Lu Tianxing adopted the stance of offending anyone but a woman, choosing to remain silent until Xue Man’s anger subsided. If the argument continued and Xue Man, in a fit of rage, decided to take drastic measures, he did not want to meet an untimely demise.

”By the way, Minister Xue, are we going to the hotel now?” Lu Tianxing glanced out of the window briefly and then turned back, puzzled.

”No, we’re going to Lin Hua Security Company. We have already made arrangements with them yesterday, and as soon as we arrive, we can immediately start talking about our business collaboration,” she replied without even looking at Lu Tianxing, her gaze fixated on the documents in her hands, thinking about how to maximize the benefits for the company.

”It looks like this business deal won’t go through,” Lu Tianxing sighed slowly.

”Lu Tianxing, can’t you show a little ambition? You are, after all, an employee of Bai’s Group. Can’t you say something more positive? What you’re saying is like undermining troop morale in ancient times, deserving execution,” she retorted as she lifted her head unhappily.

Xue Man found Lu Tianxing’s attitude infuriating, thinking the lesson he received this time was too mild and deciding to take more severe measures next time.

”Something nice to say? I’d love to, but even I wouldn’t believe those words,” he said with a bitter smile.

Lu Tianxing looked at Xue Man and continued, ”Minister Xue, how well-positioned is our Bai’s Group in Modu? And its power in China?”

”Certainly among the top in Modu, and there are few companies in Modu that can compare to us. Throughout China, our Bai’s Group is also very prestigious,” Xue Man replied proudly.

Lu Tianxing nodded and said, ”Given that, that’s why I said this business collaboration might not be successful. Perhaps we are sincere in cooperating, but Lin Hua Security Company might not be interested in cooperating with us. Bai’s Group is renowned in China, and partnering with us could be a great opportunity for any company in Xiangjiang to break into the mainland market, significantly elevating their business.”

”If they knew people from Bai’s Group were coming, not to say the general manager should have come to the airport to greet us in person, but at the very least they should have sent a car. But what about now? Not only is there no car, but there isn’t even a sign of anyone. Minister Xue, don’t tell me that Lin Hua Security Company was too busy, too tied up to send someone; I doubt even you would believe that. That’s why I feel that our collaboration might not be successful,” he explained.

Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Xue Man suddenly snapped back to attention. Although she was the head of the security department and had never been on a business trip, this being her first time, she was no fool—else she wouldn’t have become Bai Zhiqing’s right-hand woman. Bai’s Group was highly prestigious in Modu and considered a major conglomerate nationwide, and any company would typically rush to greet them, not leave them to take a cab themselves.

No company could be so busy that they couldn’t spare a vehicle, right?

She had been too angry because of Lu Tianxing to see clearly, but now, after his explanation, Xue Man immediately came around. A shadow of gloom crossed her delicate face—this cooperation wasn’t vitally important for Bai’s Group; they could always find another security company to partner with. But this was her first business trip, her first negotiation, and if it failed, from now on, in the eyes of others, she would be seen as a brawny, brainless woman who only knew how to use violence.

Although she didn’t mind being called a tough woman, ultimately, it wasn’t a commendable term.

Lu Tianxing saw the dimming in Xue Man’s expression and sighed softly, not saying anything more but patting her shoulder gently as a gesture of comfort.

The rest of the journey in the taxi became quiet; Xue Man remained silent, her mind evidently elsewhere as she stared out of the window.

Meanwhile, Lu Tianxing felt no dismay over the impending failure of the partnership but instead took great interest in observing every fashionably dressed woman he could see through the window. For him, a business trip meant travelling on the company’s dime, a holiday of sorts. As for Lin Hua Security Company, they were a mere ant in his eyes. Not partnering with them wouldn’t mean the end of options; pushed to his limits, he might simply engage a host of active special forces from the military as instructors to train Bai’s Group’s security personnel.

Lin Hua Security Company, well-known in Xiangjiang, mostly employed ex-special forces personnel or individuals who had served in foreign legions around the world. After retiring, they were invited to join the company.

Many celebrities in Xiangjiang hired Lin Hua Security for protection during concerts, and with the company’s general manager Zhao Lin being a young master of the prominent Zhao Family in Xiangjiang, naturally, many were eager to curry favor with them.

So, when Lu Tianxing mentioned heading to Lin Hua Security Company, the taxi driver didn’t hesitate at all and drove straight there, not even needing to check the road signs.

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