Super Rich by Doing as You Please

Chapter 362: Chapter 179: What Woman Could Withstand Such an Attack?

At Guotai Mall, Xu Yun and Jian Shiwai bought some outdoor clothes, a tent, and shoes.

Then they went to a fishing tackle shop and bought a few lure fishing rods.

The thing was, he had only ever learned lure fishing; he wasn’t very good at platform fishing.

When they came across lakes and rivers on their trip, they could pull over to enjoy the view and cast their lines a few times.

Then they could make some fish soup or just grill the fish directly. It would be perfect.

Jian Shiwai asked with a smile, "President Xu, you like to fish?"

"I do."

Xu Yun boasted, "The first time I went fishing this year, I caught a 68-pound yellowcheek carp."

"Sixty-eight pounds? How big must that have been!"

"A little over a meter long. It took me a full hour to reel it in. By the time I got it ashore, it looked like a little piglet."

"President Xu, you’re amazing. I hope I get a chance to see you in action on our trip."

Jian Shiwai played along, "You standing by the river—just you, a rod, a line, and a huge fish... you’d look so cool!"

"I hope the road gives me a chance to put on a show."

"Oh, right, President Xu."

Jian Shiwai asked, puzzled, "Where exactly are we going on this road trip?"

"We’re going to follow the national border highway for a full loop."

Jian Shiwai was speechless.

’How long is that going to take?’

’More importantly, is it safe?’

Seeing her silence, Xu Yun teased, "What’s wrong, Manager Jian? Getting a little scared?"

"A little. After all, the weather in some of those places is extreme, and we don’t have any experience."

"That’s what makes it fun."

Xu Yun said, "Don’t worry, I wouldn’t gamble with my own life.

The places we’re going aren’t dangerous; they’re part of a tourist circuit.

Besides, it won’t just be you and me. I’m also going to find an experienced professional to guide us."

"Now that you put it that way, I feel much better."

Jian Shiwai smiled. "If I lose my life, I lose my life. But your life, President Xu, is worth far more than ours. You can’t be careless."

"I don’t like the sound of that."

Xu Yun shook his head. "Everyone’s life is precious. We should all cherish them and enjoy life."

"You’re right, President Xu," Jian Shiwai agreed verbally, though in her heart, she didn’t think so at all.

’A life may not have inherent rank, but a person’s status certainly does.’

’If Xu Yun and I were in danger at the same time and the bank could only save one of us, I would definitely be the one they’d abandon.’

’Because the value Xu Yun creates for the bank is far greater than that of an ordinary financial administrator like me.’

’This society is pragmatic. Profit is the driving force behind everything.’

"By the way, Manager Jian, didn’t you say your ring was broken and you needed to get it fixed?"

Xu Yun suggested, "Why don’t we go check out the Chow Taifook up ahead? I remember there being one."

The reason Xu Yun remembered was that Jiang Peiyao used to work there. She was even the store manager.

"President Xu, I should probably go by myself."

Jian Shiwai said, a little embarrassed, "You’ve been shopping all afternoon, you must be tired. You should head back and get some rest."

"I’m fine. Let’s go. I’ll take a look around while we’re there."

"Are you planning to buy jewelry too, President Xu?"

"We’ll see. If I see something I like, I’ll buy it."

The two of them walked another 100 meters and arrived at the Chow Taifook gold and jewelry store.

As soon as they stepped inside, a sales associate came up and greeted Xu Yun with great enthusiasm, "Mr. Xu, hello."

"Hello there."

Xu Yun said with a smile, "I’m just here with my friend to take a look."

Just then, the store manager saw Xu Yun and handed her current customer off to another associate.

She then hurried over.

She glanced at Jian Shiwai, who was beside Xu Yun, then smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, it’s been a long time since you’ve visited our store."

To their store, Xu Yun was a major client, someone who had to be treated with the utmost care.

After all, back when Jiang Peiyao was still here, he would spend hundreds of thousands every time he came to buy something.

Unfortunately, ever since Jiang Peiyao resigned due to a family matter, Mr. Xu hadn’t come back.

Of course, during that time, she herself had been promoted from assistant manager to manager.

"Long time no see."

Xu Yun remembered her. He had a vague impression that she was Jiang Peiyao’s assistant, but he never knew her name.

Luckily, their names were written on their work badges; otherwise, things would have gotten awkward.

Xu Yun glanced at her badge and smiled. "Miss Tan, congratulations on becoming the store manager."

"Oh no, not at all."

Hearing this, the manager said modestly, "It’s only because the store couldn’t find a replacement after Manager Jiang suddenly took a long leave of absence. They just had me fill in temporarily.

When Manager Jiang comes back, I’ll have to give this position back to her."

"Don’t worry, Jiang Peiyao isn’t coming back. She has other important things to do now."

The manager was speechless.

’Is Mr. Xu trying to hint at something?’

Jian Shiwai, standing to the side, had thought Xu Yun had just picked a random store. She never expected that upon walking in, everyone inside would know him.

’He must come here often. He’s a regular.’

But when she heard the name Jiang Peiyao, it all suddenly clicked.

’Isn’t Jiang Peiyao the person Xu Yun first called me about? The one he needed help booking a specialist at West China Hospital and chartering a plane for?’

’So she used to be the manager here.’

When the manager heard Xu Yun say that Jiang Peiyao wasn’t coming back, a huge weight was finally lifted from her shoulders.

It seemed her position as store manager was secure now.

She asked, sounding rather pleased, "Mr. Xu, what would you and your friend like to see? I can give you some recommendations."

"I’m just browsing. It’s mainly for my friend here."