Urban God-level Youth

Chapter 659: Chapter 661: Ye Xiaolu’s Invitation Chapter 659: Chapter 661: Ye Xiaolu’s Invitation Many people were discussing this matter, some were happy because they were within these thirty-six large groups.

More people were envious, saying that even a monthly salary of over eight thousand in third and fourth-tier cities was simply terrifying.

Industry insiders were incredibly shocked. Had these thirty-six major groups gone mad? Why had they suddenly increased their employees’ salaries so much?

In the past, even when the state issued orders, they wouldn’t listen. These people valued money above everything else. Now, why had they changed?

Salary increases were a great thing for both the state and ordinary citizens; they could improve many people’s living standards, which counted as a political achievement.

The political achievements of the current leaders weren’t instigated by them, but they were formed during his tenure.

From last year to this year, Xuan Country’s leaders had received many unexpected surprises, including breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence technology, seismographs, education, military, and so on.

These achievements were enough to match or even surpass all those created by former leaders.

Later, a mysterious netizen posted online: “Unveiling the secret behind the salary increases of the thirty-six large groups.”

The click rate and shares of this article were quite terrifying, with comments over a million, shares over a million, and nearly ten million clicks.

The content of the article briefly described the general situation of these thirty-six large groups, then went on to reveal the shareholding structure of these companies, with almost every group having one shareholder being: Xinghai Holding Company overseas.

Undoubtedly, it was very likely that Mr. Qin, Qin Hao, was orchestrating these salary increases from behind the scenes.

Qin Hao’s care for his employees was well-known; when he initially established Jiangshan Roasted Duck Company, the salaries of ordinary employees under the company were nearly ten thousand yuan.

Qin Hao also created the largest civilian commercial organization in Xuan Country, the Xinghai Association, and these thirty-six large groups were all members of it, with Qin Hao being the president.

The founding idea of the Xinghai Association was to collaborate, help each other, resist foreign consortia, stabilize the domestic situation, and at the same time, open up foreign markets.

This article was very well-analyzed, nobody came out to confirm it, but also nobody denied it.

The upper echelons already knew about the Xinghai Association yet did not stop it; now that Qin Hao was a major in the nation and one of its own, managing the Xinghai Association was essentially like the state managing it.

Initially, granting Qin Hao a military rank wasn’t so simple.

The senior national leaders intended to use him to control those major groups in Xuan Country, killing two birds with one stone.

One was to secure Qin Hao, and the other was to indirectly control those large groups.

Coming out of the port, Qin Hao went to Jiangshan Group, and in a couple of days, he would lead a team to East Chao Country, with several representatives from the group’s companies accompanying him.

Upon arriving at Feng Xiangyi’s office in Jiangshan Group, she was sitting there alone, handling various company documents.

Qin Hao entered and said, “Auntie, have the people going to East Chao Country been decided yet?”

Feng Xiangyi, “They have all been notified and can leave at any time.”

Qin Hao sat opposite her and asked softly, “Auntie, have you recovered from your illness?”

Feng Xiangyi’s face turned red, and she nodded shyly, “It already got better a few days ago.”

Qin Hao nodded, “That’s good, you should take care in the future, Auntie.”

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Feng Xiangyi glared at him, thinking he was definitely teasing her on purpose, often using that as a topic, “If you mention that again, shall I just pull your ears off?”

Qin Hao leaned back in his chair and chuckled dryly, “Mr. Feng, you should know who is the chairman of Jiangshan Group, it’s me.”

Feng Xiangyi stood up and walked over, reaching for his ear, “According to Wan Rou’s side of the family, I’m still your elder. Now you’ve learned to use your status to pressure me?”

“Hehe, just kidding, Auntie. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now.” Qin Hao said as he stood up and started heading towards the door.

Feng Xiangyi grabbed his shirt, “Think you can just tease me and leave?”

After speaking, she forcefully pulled him back and swiftly reached for Qin Hao’s ear with her other hand.

She was no match for Qin Hao. He twisted around, breaking free, and then counter-grappled her, ending up holding both her hands instead.

Qin Hao stood behind her, one hand in front capturing both her wrists, then chuckled, “Auntie, I’ve had some training.”

Feng Xiangyi, flushed with urgency, exclaimed, “Let go quickly, you’re hurting me.”

Qin Hao: “Am I dumb? If I let you go, won’t you hit me?”

Suddenly, Qin Hao felt a pain in his palm, as Feng Xiangyi had bitten him, though not very hard.

Qin Hao released her hands, and a few seconds later, Feng Xiangyi also let go of him. The back of his hand clearly showed two rows of teeth marks.

Feng Xiangyi huffed and said nothing.

Just then, Qin Hao’s phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Ye Xiaolu. Now, Xinghai Social Software always had a real-name verification feature.

A flicker of confusion crossed Qin Hao’s eyes. What did Ye Xiaolu want by calling me again?

He hesitated, then answered the call, “Miss Ye, is there something you need?”

Ye Xiaolu’s voice came through the phone, “Mr. Qin, are you free for lunch? I’d like to have a meal with you alone.”

Qin Hao: “If it’s about the previous matter, then there’s no need to discuss it.”

Ye Xiaolu: “Mr. Qin, I have something to tell you. This matter is very important as it involves someone’s life and death. I’ll be waiting for you in room 1212 at the Panjin Hotel.”

Involved someone’s life and death? Could it be related to He Qizhi? Qin Hao frowned.

Ye Xiaolu deliberately left things unclear, intending to make him go there in person.

“Which fox is this?” Feng Xiangyi suddenly asked.

Qin Hao: “A teacher from Jianghai University.”

Feng Xiangyi paused, “You like this type? How long have you two been seeing each other? Does Wan Rou know about this?”

Qin Hao said exasperatedly, “I told you she’s a teacher at Jianghai University. I’ve only met her once; we’re hardly acquainted, let alone involved in that kind of thing. Anyway, Auntie, I need to go to the Panjin Hotel now.”

Feng Xiangyi: “Wait up, Panjin Hotel is nearby. I’ll go with you. I don’t think she has good intentions, inviting you out alone.”

Qin Hao was indifferent. If Feng Xiangyi wanted to go, let her. After all, he wasn’t doing anything inappropriate with Ye Xiaolu.

They walked for a few minutes and soon saw the Panjin Hotel. They took the elevator up to the door of suite 1212.

Feng Xiangyi knocked on the door, and soon Ye Xiaolu opened it with a smile, “Qin… who are you?”

“I’m Qin Hao’s aunt,” she said as she grabbed Qin Hao’s arm, glaring at Ye Xiaolu demonstratively.

Ye Xiaolu paused, then smiled and said, “Mr. Qin, please come in.”

She hadn’t expected Qin Hao to bring someone else, but she already had a new plan. Perhaps having this person here was even better.