NFBE Chapter 28 1 is far from enough
Chapter 28 1 is far from enough
"Xiao Chen, you dare tell us to get out? Telling your own father to get out is utterly disrespectful!"
Xiao Yiyi and Xiao Hongyuan were both shocked and furious.
Those who once groveled before the Xiao family, begging for mercy like dogs, can now command them?
"I am not worthy of having such a father. Since we have severed all ties, how can you say such things? Do you have any shame?" Xiao Chen said expressionlessly.
"You unfilial son!" Xiao Hongyuan's face twitched with anger.
"Do you want me to help you get out?" Xiao Chen looked at Master Bai.
Master Bai sneered and prepared to make his move.
The Xiao family members looked fearful and dared not linger, leaving Zhiweiyuan cursing as they went.
"Mr. Xiao Chen, I apologize for my rudeness earlier!" Manager Li hurriedly apologized to Xiao Chen.
The person who could get Hongsheng Company to acquire Zhiweiyuan with just one phone call must be extraordinary; he couldn't afford to offend them.
"Either start as a waiter or leave Zhiweiyuan," Xiao Chen said calmly.
"Thank you for your forgiveness. I will definitely work hard!" Manager Li said gratefully, wiping away his sweat.
Being demoted to a waiter is already a good thing for him.
Such a being could potentially have his life or death decided by a single sentence.
"Let's continue eating," Xiao Chen said to Xia Liuli.
Xia Liuli looked at her strangely and said, "I didn't expect you to have such a wide network of connections."
Xiao Chen's phone call had such an effect, which really surprised her.
Their preconceived notions about Xiao Chen have also changed significantly.
Outside Zhiweiyuan, Xiao Hongyuan slammed his hand angrily on the stone platform at the entrance, his eyes filled with resentment.
Being driven out by his own son was a complete loss of face.
"Dad, the Top Ten Celebrities are coming soon, what should we do now?" Xiao Yiyi asked anxiously.
Xiao Hongyuan remained silent with a sullen face.
He became the head of the Xiao family only because of the support of the top ten celebrities, so he has to treat them well.
I still can't understand why they suddenly turned on me and wanted to cut off all contact...
It took a lot of effort to finally persuade those people to come to Zhiweiyuan, all in an effort to save it.
But now, they've been kicked out of Zhiweiyuan...
If the location is changed at the last minute, it will inevitably displease the top ten celebrities, and it will be very difficult to invite them again.
Xiao Hongyuan couldn't come up with a good solution, so he could only look to the gatekeeper.
“Even the most luxurious banquet at Zhiweiyuan costs just over 100,000. Go tell that unfilial son Xiao Chen that I’ll offer 200,000!” he said arrogantly.
He felt that if he offered double the price, someone of Xiao Chen's social standing would definitely come running out to greet him, and his voice became more confident.
Xiao Chen, who was in a private room on the second floor, was quickly informed and burst into laughter.
"Two hundred thousand, Master Xiao is quite generous..." He said sarcastically, giving the doorman a few instructions.
When the doorman came out, Xiao Hongyuan looked confident and said, "Xiao Chen has probably never seen 200,000 in his life. He definitely won't be able to resist the temptation."
"Mr. Xiao Chen said you should use that 200,000 to feed the beggars," the doorman said coldly.
Xiao Hongyuan's smile froze.
"Two hundred thousand and he still thinks it's not enough? Has he forgotten what kind of jerk he used to be?" Xiao Yiyi cursed angrily.
"Mr. Xiao Chen also said that if you can't afford to pay, then get out!" the doorman continued to relay the message.
Both of them were so angry they wanted to eat people; they had never been so furious before.
"How much does he want?" Xiao Hongyuan asked, suppressing his anger.
The doorman held up five fingers.
"What? Five hundred thousand!" Xiao Hongyuan's eyes widened, his anger barely contained.
"It's five million!"
In an instant, the two almost fainted from anger.
"Five million... How could he even say that! He's obsessed with money!" Xiao Yiyi gritted her teeth in hatred.
"This is taking advantage of someone's misfortune! He won't get his way!" Xiao Hongyuan said angrily.
He felt incredibly frustrated and furious with Xiao Chen, that rebellious son, and decided that no matter how difficult things got, he wouldn't be a sucker here and suffer in silence.
"Call those people immediately and change the location!" Xiao Hongyuan ordered.
Xiao Yiyi immediately did as she was told, and tried to persuade her with a smile.
A moment later, the call ended, and she looked embarrassed.
"They said the people are almost here, are they just playing with us and not planning to come..." Xiao Yiyi whispered.
Xiao Hongyuan's face was ashen, caught in a dilemma.
He absolutely cannot lose the support of these ten celebrities.
This could allow Xiao Chen to extort five million...
Not only was I heartbroken, but I also suffered indignation, which was extremely distressing.
But he made a decision quickly.
"Five million, I'll give it to you!" he roared.
Xiao Yiyi sighed.
There was no other choice but to compromise.
"Mr. Xiao Chen said again, the price has increased to ten million!" The doorman relayed the new instruction.
"What did you say!" Xiao Hongyuan was so angry that he wanted to grab the doorman's collar; he was about to explode.
"Ten million? He might as well rob someone!" Xiao Yiyi also lost her temper.
"Xiao Chen!" The two men's angry roars echoed throughout the entire Zhiweiyuan restaurant.
Xiao Chen ignored the sound as if nothing had happened.
How could ten million possibly repay what the Xiao family owed him?
At the doorway, Xiao Hongyuan felt as if he were about to vomit blood.
Although the Xiao family is the most prominent family in the southern city, it has a large number of members and a vast fortune, which cannot withstand being divided up layer by layer.
He rose to power as the head of the family with the support of ten prominent figures, held power for no more than five years, achieved mediocre results, and actually did not have much financial power.
Although I could come up with ten million, it would feel like cutting off a piece of my own flesh.
But for now, I have no choice but to agree.
"Ten million, consider it money to buy that unfilial son a coffin!" he said viciously.
"Yiyi, Dad only has five million here for now..." he asked Xiao Yiyi for help.
"Dad, I can only use company funds to help you make up the difference," Xiao Yiyi sighed.
She couldn't come up with five million in cash right away.
The company is already facing difficulties, and in order to keep her position as president, she has invested all her personal savings.
Misappropriating five million yuan of company funds could be a serious matter or a minor one.
"Dad will pay you back as soon as possible," Xiao Hongyuan assured him.
The father and daughter reluctantly swiped their cards, paying a heavy price for this meal.
They were filled with resentment and thought they would make Xiao Chen pay tenfold in the future.
"Master, the Ten Celebrities have arrived."
Just as they finished paying, the celebrities arrived.
Xiao Hongyuan and Xiao Yiyi quickly composed themselves, put on smiles, and ran to greet them.
"Thank you... thank you all for coming..." Xiao Hongyuan bowed and scraped, trying his best to please everyone.
The ten celebrities got out of the car, but faced with his flattery, they just kept a cold face and didn't give any response.
Xiao Hongyuan was so embarrassed that he quickly led the way, guiding everyone into a private room at Zhiweiyuan Restaurant.
After everyone was seated, Xiao Hongyuan raised his wine glass.
"Perhaps there's been some misunderstanding that has led you all to misunderstand me, Xiao Hongyuan. I've invited you all here today to clarify things. Regardless of right or wrong, I'll first punish myself with three drinks. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality..."
He downed three glasses of wine in a row, and was so unsteady on his feet that he could barely stand.
"We've come here today to formally sever ties with you, Xiao Hongyuan, and from now on, we'll have nothing to do with each other!" The leader slammed his hand on the table and said coldly.
"What?!" Xiao Hongyuan was instantly terrified...