Chapter 124: You’re Not Qualified to Sleep in My Bed

“I don’t like talking to people with my head tilted up.”

Xu Shaochen spoke without even raising his head, his tone extremely calm, as if he were discussing something trivial.

At his words, Liu Li and Zhou Xue’s eyes flashed with anger, but they ultimately forced themselves to hold it in and slowly kneeled in front of Xu Shaochen.

The sight of two beautiful women kneeling before him was undeniably striking.

“Chairman Xu, we beg you, please forgive us. We were blind and failed to respect you. We’ve realized our mistake. Please, with your generosity, don’t hold it against us.”

Zhou Xue knelt on the ground, pleading bitterly with Xu Shaochen, her previous domineering attitude nowhere to be seen.

Xu Shaochen extended a hand, pinched Zhou Xue’s smooth chin, and studied her delicate face with a hint of mockery in his eyes. “I thought you’d always be that proud, unable to learn to bow your head.”

“Chairman Xu…”

Zhou Xue’s face turned pale with fear, her shoulders trembling slightly, and she dared not move. She looked pitifully at Xu Shaochen.

“If I told you to go on stage and sing, would you do it?”

Xu Shaochen asked, his hand that held her chin now sliding gently along her face.

“I will. I’ll sing.” Zhou Xue’s body tensed up, and she quickly nodded, much like a chick pecking at grains.

“How much do you want for the performance fee?”

Xu Shaochen asked again, his hand now sliding from Zhou Xue’s neck down along her collarbone.

“I…”

“Nothing. Not a single penny. It’s an honor to work for Chairman Xu. How could we ask for money? Not a cent!”

Just as Zhou Xue was about to speak, Liu Li hurriedly interrupted her, looking at Xu Shaochen with a fawning expression.

Dare to ask for money?

What a joke, even if Xu Shaochen placed money in front of her, she wouldn’t dare take it.

“You’re so sensible, I’m almost reluctant to do anything to you.”

Xu Shaochen released Zhou Xue and lifted Liu Li’s chin, giving her a half-smile.

“Chairman Xu, it’s my duty. I’m willing to apologize in any way, as long as it can ease your anger.”

Liu Li smiled coquettishly, brushing a strand of hair from her ear as she hinted at her willingness.

As long as Xu Shaochen spared her, she would do anything to please him, even if it meant going all out.

Moreover, with Xu Shaochen’s influence over Shengdian Entertainment, having a relationship with him could only bolster her career. She could dominate Shengdian Entertainment.

Xu Shaochen smiled faintly, a hint of ridicule flashing in his eyes. He leaned in closer to Liu Li and whispered, “You’re not qualified to sleep in my bed.”

Liu Li’s smile instantly froze, a surge of boundless humiliation rising within her, yet she forced a smile and said, “You’re right, Chairman Xu. How could a woman like me dare to approach someone of your stature? I don’t know my place. Please forgive me.”

“Enough. Drink the liquor on the table, then leave. Today, I’m teaching you a lesson—don’t float too high, or you’ll fall to your death.”

Xu Shaochen leaned back on the sofa, pointing indifferently at a bottle of Maotai on the table.

A little punishment is necessary. Without feeling the pain, they won’t remember the lesson.

Liu Li and Zhou Xue turned pale immediately, their beautiful faces losing color from fear.

If it were a bottle of red wine, they wouldn’t mind. But drinking a whole bottle of Baijiu would be pure torture.

They often attended banquets and drank Baijiu so often they were almost sick of it.

“What? You won’t drink my liquor? Are you looking down on me?”

Xu Shaochen raised an eyebrow, looking at them questioningly.

“No, Chairman Xu, don’t be angry. We’ll drink. We’ll drink right now.”

Liu Li and Zhou Xue were startled and quickly explained, then each grabbed a bottle and began to drink.

In their haste to leave, they quickly downed the bottles, but their faces were flushed, and they were sweating profusely.

“Impressive! You both can leave now. Just don’t forget about the performance in a few days. Don’t even think of bailing on me. I might not be in such a good mood next time.”

Xu Shaochen smiled faintly at them, then pointed to the office door.

“Th… thank you, Chairman Xu.”

Both women were already a bit dizzy but forced themselves to stand and staggered out of the office.

Zhao Yun, standing off to the side, was brimming with admiration for Xu Shaochen.

He was well aware of how arrogant and overbearing Zhou Xue and Liu Li were. Dealing with them these past few days had drained most of his energy.

Who would’ve thought that with just a single Phone call from Xu Shaochen, the once high-handed women would come back like sheep, so meek and submissive.

But Xu Shaochen could be ruthless, crushing flowers like this. If it were him, he would’ve just taken them to bed for some fun.

Sigh, perhaps this is where the difference lies between him and Xu Shaochen. Even a beauty like Zhou Xue didn’t catch Xu Shaochen’s eye.

“Push the construction schedule as tight as possible. Tell the renovation company that money is not an issue.”

Xu Shaochen instructed Zhao Yun.

Zhao Yun, who had been caught in his thoughts, quickly snapped back to attention and respectfully replied, “Yes, Chairman Xu. I’ll see to it.”

“Good, do your best. I believe you can manage the hotel operation well.”

Xu Shaochen got up, patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder, and then walked out of the office.

“I will never disappoint Chairman Xu’s trust in me. I’ll see you out, sir.”

Zhao Yun said with excitement, feeling a strong sense of loyalty.

As Xu Shaochen exited the hotel, he noticed an employee circling his car, taking selfies from time to time.

“Do you like this car?”

Xu Shaochen walked over and asked with a smile.

“Oh… Chairman Xu.” The employee, startled from his selfie session, quickly greeted Xu Shaochen.

“No need to be so nervous. Do you like this car?”

Xu Shaochen smiled calmly, speaking in a gentle tone.

The employee nodded excitedly, “Yes, I do. My biggest dream is to buy a Mercedes.”

“Good, then work hard and do some overtime. By next year…”

“By next year, I can afford a Mercedes too?” Before Xu Shaochen could finish his sentence, the employee interrupted impatiently, looking at him with hopeful eyes.

Xu Shaochen was momentarily taken aback, then shook his head. “No, if you work hard, by next year I can upgrade to a Maybach. I have high expectations for you, keep it up.”

With that, Xu Shaochen bent down and got into his car.

The employee: “…”

Watching the car’s taillights fade away, the employee stood there, bewildered in the wind, feeling a thousand horses trampling his fragile heart.

For a moment, he had the strongest urge to quit.

Xu Shaochen’s words were so heart-wrenching, yet painfully true, making them cut even deeper.