funbook-pk Chapter 240 Exclusive Agreement
Chapter 240 Exclusive Agreement
Although tonight's events are minor, Jade Kingdom should treat them with caution.
After Manager Liao relayed the message, the person in charge of Jade Kingdom finally arrived.
Inside the private suite on the top floor of Emerald Palace, a crystal chandelier cast a dim yellow glow on the black marble tabletop. Bai Li leaned back in a leather sofa, facing the Emerald Palace manager with a fawning smile.
The profits generated by Jade Land are enough to make its shareholders and management very wealthy.
The manager was the same; the fat on his face was almost squeezed together by his smile, making his small eyes look even more cunning.
Bai Li was already in a bad mood whenever she saw him, and now, listening to his rambling and stalling, she became even more impatient. She said irritably, "So, can you keep those promises that Manager Liao made before?"
The manager leaned forward, his hands clasped on his protruding belly, and said in a fawning tone, "President Bai, please rest assured, we will definitely compensate you in full. We will send you rectification reports every week on time, and you can bring your team for surprise inspections anytime. We will have no objections!"
"That's fine then." Bai Li didn't really expect them to solve any more problems for her, nor did she have any high hopes, so her tone was indifferent.
She glanced subconsciously at Luo Nan, who was standing in the corner.
The boy was tall and straight. Although he was only 18 years old, he was very tall. Although he stood silently, his presence was impossible to ignore.
She will keep her promise to Luo Nan.
If they are only verbally instructed to take good care of Luonan, they may not actually do so.
Bai Li stroked the wine glass in her hand, pondered for a moment, and said, "I want to sign an agreement with you."
Seeing that Bai Li was thinking, the manager did not interrupt her. When he heard Bai Li say such a thing, his smile froze for a moment, and he asked in confusion, "I wonder what kind of agreement Ms. Bai is referring to?"
Bai Li slowly said, "An exclusive agreement. During the agreement period, I will become Luo Nan's long-term customer. At the same time, any member is prohibited from contacting or harassing him without permission."
Upon hearing this, the private room fell into a brief silence.
"This..." The manager hesitated, his small eyes narrowed into slits, his thick fingers unconsciously tapping the sofa armrest as he quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
Luonan is, after all, the top property in the Jade Kingdom, capable of generating substantial profits. Tonight's auction price of 1000 million is the most compelling proof of this.
If Bai Li takes over Luo Nan, their interests will likely suffer.
Seeing the manager's hesitation, Bai Li knew it was a matter of money.
In this world, anything that can be solved with money is not a problem for her at all.
A mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips: "Isn't 500 million a day enough? You know in your heart why the price is so high tonight; it's just a coincidence."
Upon hearing the price of 500 million, Luo Nan suddenly looked up, his eyes widening as he stared at Bai Li, his pupils reflecting the shattered light from the chandelier.
Although Bai Li had just agreed to help him, he didn't expect her to go to such lengths.
why?
It's clearly the first time they've met today.
Luo Nan wanted to speak, but his throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton, and he felt unqualified to express his feelings in this situation.
The manager was also somewhat intrigued when he heard about the 500 million.
The validity period of a top-tier card is very short.
The reason why the bidding price in Luonan was so high tonight is entirely due to an underlying conflict.
It is unlikely that such high prices will appear again in the future.
The 500 million for Shirai is clearly far above the average level.
This is a sure-fire way to make money.
Under Bai Li's barrage of money, the manager finally relented and asked with a fawning smile, "Mr. Bai, how long is this agreement valid?"
Bai Li was decisive: "Renew it once a month, until the day Luo Nan quits."
"Okay." The manager readily agreed with a smile: "I'll have my assistant prepare this agreement as soon as possible."
They really are greedy for money.
Bai Li clapped her hands and decided, "Then it's settled."
"Alright." Seeing that Bai Li had no other objections, the manager readily handed over an exquisite gift with both hands, his face crinkling with smiles. "Mr. Bai is so generous. I'm truly sorry for disturbing your mood tonight. This is just a small token of my apology."
The dark red gift box was opened, revealing not only a bottle of fine vintage red wine, but also five gold-embossed loyalty cards neatly stacked on a silk lining, each bearing the gilded logo of Emerald Kingdom.
The manager explained, "These are five points cards with a face value of 1 million RMB each. The points are exchanged 1:1 with RMB. These points can be used freely at Emerald City and the luxury stores downstairs."
The manager knew that the value of these gifts was nothing to someone of Bai Li's stature.
But in this world of fame and fortune, sometimes "intention" is more important than value.
The Jade Kingdom has achieved its current status through certain methods.
Bai Li casually accepted the gift box, her tone indifferent: "Alright, that's enough for tonight."
The manager quickly agreed, smiled obsequiously, and left, gently closing the door to the private room for Bai Li.
The manager's footsteps disappeared outside the heavy soundproof door, and the air in the private room suddenly felt more relaxed.
The light from the crystal chandelier continued to flow, casting a long shadow of Luo Nan on the wall.
Bai Li raised her glass and took a small sip, the red wine leaving a tart aftertaste on her tongue.
When she looked up, she met Luo Nan's hastily averted gaze, and the emotions surging in his eyes were too straightforward.
Luo Nan's Adam's apple bobbed as he finally found his voice, and he turned to look at Bai Li again: "President Bai, why?"
No one would offer such a price for a "product" they've just met—unless, for some other purpose.
But what exactly does she want from me?
Bai Li understood the boy's confusion. She got up, walked around the coffee table, and stood in front of Luo Nan.
If Bai Li looks straight ahead, all you can see is the boy's taut jawline.
She could only raise her head slightly and smile, "Didn't I just say? You're pleasing to the eye, that's all, don't overthink it."
Luo Nan froze. The distance was too close; he could smell her faint fragrance.
It wasn't pungent, but rather a unique fragrance, mixed with the subtle intoxication of red wine.
He dared not move, not even breathe, until Bai Li took two steps back, pulled out a points card from the gift box, and casually placed it in his palm: "Here you go. Go buy yourself some new clothes tomorrow. I want to see you wear your old clothes again."
The clothes he's wearing now definitely don't belong to Luo Nan.
The black deep V-neck shirt was wide open, revealing half of the boy's chest muscles.
Although he looks good, it's a bit too tacky and doesn't quite suit his style.
White pears don't like it.
Now that this person is hers alone, she can do whatever she wants.
Luo Nan felt a little uncomfortable when Bai Li's gaze fell on his chest and shrank back a little.
This garment was indeed not his own, nor was it even one he chose; it was forced upon him by Manager Liao.
In Manager Liao's words, "Beautiful muscles should be shown off."
He held the gold-embossed points card, his face slightly flushed, and said softly, "Okay."
Bai Li had already walked towards the door of the private room, her long hair gleaming like pearls under the chandelier. Suddenly, she mustered up her courage and asked, "Mr. Bai, will you be coming tomorrow?"
The sound of the doorknob turning paused, and Bai Li casually turned around and said, "It depends on my mood."
After leaving those words, Bai Li disappeared through the door, calm and efficient, as if the woman with a faint smile in the private room had never existed.
Luo Nan looked down at the points card in his palm; the gilded logo was dazzling under the light.
The night breeze outside the window lifted the curtains, bringing with it the neon lights of the distant CBD. Luo Nan walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the ant-like stream of cars below, and suddenly felt something burning in his chest.
He didn't know how long Bai Li's agreement could protect him, but the warmth in his palm felt more real than ever before.
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