Chapter 139 Selfishness

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"The previous manager was Huang Xue, whom you've met." "Huang Xue? I've met her?" Zhang Qing couldn't help but reminisce, the name indeed sounded very familiar. "Wait, Huang Xue, the one who is now staying at your place?" Suddenly Zhang Qing got excited. If that was the case, she could bring Huang Xue to the hotel tomorrow. "Yes." "Wow!" Getting Xia Liu's confirmation, Zhang Qing got excited. When Huang Xue was the manager here before, the hotel had thrived like the sun at high noon. If she could return, she would definitely be able to boost the business of the hotel! Only a capable leader could elevate their team and lead the enterprise to the highest peak. "Xia Liu, could you allow Huang Xue to come back and manage the hotel?" Zhang Qing wasn't very clear about the relationship between Xia Liu and Huang Xue, mainly because she didn't ask much. Now she was quite content since Xia Liu would visit her from time to time. As for whether he had other women, none of that mattered as long as he remembered her, and as long as she held even a small place in his heart. "I might not be able to direct that." Xia Liu waved his hand, jokingly, as if he could persuade that girl to leave. He wouldn't be suffering so much now. Especially since he had already expressed his intentions to Xiaoxue earlier, and what was meant to be, had happened. Then Huang Xue suddenly came into the picture, delaying everything until now, ah... "No way, so you mean to say she's been living at your house for so many days, and you didn't take her in?" Zhang Qing said, somewhat surprised. "I really haven't." Xia Liu said bitterly. He still couldn't figure out what Huang Xue's real intention was for coming this time. Women chasing men, he had encountered plenty, but someone like Huang Xue was the first. Her family was definitely wealthy, driving luxury cars. She had been home for two months and then came back, insisting that he take responsibility for her. If there was no trickery involved, even a fool wouldn't believe it. "Tsk tsk, this doesn't sound like the Xia Liu I know. Huang Xue is top-notch in every aspect, why don't you take action?" "Sister Zhang, that's a long story, but I do support your idea, that is to have her come back here to manage." "Didn't you say you couldn't command her?" Zhang Qing was confused again, this guy just said he couldn't command her. Now he was supporting her idea, wasn't that contradictory? "I can't command her, but you can, buy some groceries tomorrow, then plead with her to come over, she will definitely agree if she softens her heart." "Is that so? Are you sure?" "Not sure, but if you prepare well, you should be able to move her." Xia Liu didn't have full confidence, because that girl's intention for coming this time definitely centered around him. To push her away truly wasn't easy to say. "Alright, I'll try tomorrow. Now, I'm off to Thousand Miles of Jiangling!" Zhang Qing licked her lips and then jumped into Xia Liu's arms. Xia Liu certainly wouldn't refuse. Huang Xue and Zhang Xiaoxue were at home, and the two women were together every moment. Night after night, they endlessly teased and joked with each other, and he had endured for so long! Today, he finally let loose and after nibbling on each other for a while, he carried her into a different room. The next day at noon, Zhang Qing, following Xia Liu's advice, went to the market and bought many fresh ingredients. After that, she bought some fine little things and then followed Xia Liu back to the village. At noon, Huang Xue and Zhang Xiaoxue, carrying an iron bucket, went to the small river at the entrance of their house to wash clothes. When they saw Xia Liu's car coming back, they all stopped what they were doing and ran up to greet him. When they saw Zhang Qing getting out of the car, Zhang Xiaoxue's eyes were filled with envy. She knew about the relationship between Xia Liu and Zhang Qing. Last night Xia Liu didn't come home, he must have stayed with Zhang Qing. Thinking of this, she felt an inexplicable bitterness in her heart. Because of the bitterness, she wanted to try even harder to become Xia Liu's woman, so she wouldn't have to worry anymore. Huang Xue had seen Zhang Qing a few times and knew somewhat about her relationship with Xia Liu. Even knowing this, she wasn't very emotional, because after all, the number of women around a successful man best proves his capabilities. "Sister Zhang, you're back." "Yes, are you and Xue'er doing well?" Zhang Qing had met Huang Xue before, and the way she addressed her was something Huang Xue had suggested herself. "Of course, we are now like sisters," Huang Xue and Zhang Xiaoxue exchanged glances and laughed coyly. "Hehe, I'm really envious of you guys, being young is so nice. I bought some vegetables, and I'm going to cook now. We'll eat together in a bit," said Zhang Qing as she carried a bag inside the gate. Huang Xue went up to help, leaving Zhang Xiaoxue and Xia Liu outside. "Brother Xia Liu, what is Sister Zhang doing?" Zhang Xiaoxue was puzzled by Zhang Qing's actions today. If they were going to eat together, wouldn't it be better at a restaurant? Why bother cooking themselves? "Sister Zhang came today to offer Sister Xue'er a management position at the hotel, so you'll need to help out as well," Xia Liu explained. "Ah! If Sister Xue'er goes, then it will just be the two of us left at home…" Zhang Xiaoxue let out a shriek, her face turning redder as she spoke. She stole a glance at Xia Liu and noticed his mischievous smile, unable to help herself, she also ran into the house. Of course, she had made up her mind that today she would help Zhang Qing no matter what. Once Huang Xue left, there would be no one else at home, and she could be with Xia Liu… Watching her pure, lively figure cheerfully entering the house, Xia Liu shook his head, "Oh, am I doing the right thing or not…" He admitted that telling Zhang Xiaoxue about the job offer for Sister Xue'er was self-serving. With Huang Xue gone, he and Zhang Xiaoxue would have the space to handle matters, which was one aspect. On the other hand, it would allow Huang Xue to more quickly and better expose her purpose for coming to Hejing County. "Yes! It is because I want Huang Xue to expose her intentions that I did this, yes, that's it," Xia Liu thought to himself and started to smile. The three women busied themselves for over an hour, and several dishes were prepared. There were braised fish, spicy tofu, steamed Osmanthus Chicken, Osmanthus Chicken soup, and a few other small dishes. The dishes on the table were very appetizing. After several rounds of eating, everyone was almost full. After eating, Xia Liu went out to the distillery for a bit, figuring his presence would make Huang Xue think he intentionally wanted her to manage the hotel, so he needed to step away. After cleaning up, Zhang Qing went to Xia Liu's car and took out the small gifts she had bought earlier. There were gifts for both Huang Xue and Zhang Xiaoxue. "Wow, thank you, Sister Zhang!" Seeing the gifts, the girls were delighted, their eyes shining as they continuously expressed their thanks. "Sigh…" "Hmm? Sister Zhang, have you encountered some problem?" Seeing Zhang Qing sigh, Huang Xue immediately reacted and asked. "Yes, I was managing a hotel before, and within less than two months, the revenue dropped by fifty percent and is still declining every day. My heart is almost broken…"

Chapter 139 Selfishness

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