At seven o’clock in the evening, Liu Ming entered Su Xuan’s luxurious office. "Boss, the big shots from Meisi Network are all here," he said respectfully. "We should go over and toast them!" There was a hint of urgency in his voice. He couldn’t help but be anxious. The Meisi Network platform was incredibly dominant, holding a near-monopoly on the online market for hotel customers. Offending Meisi could lead to huge losses for Lycar. Over the years, he had always maintained a good relationship with Meisi Network. In this day and age, the internet is king! "Who all came?" Su Xuan asked calmly. "The CEO, the vice presidents, the department heads... everyone who’s anyone at Meisi is here! There are more than ten of them in total!" Liu Ming had no idea these people had come specifically for Su Xuan. He thought his years of effort had finally paid off and that these big shots were here for him. It was inevitable that he felt a surge of pride. He even hoped Su Xuan would praise him. "Old Liu, you’ve done a very good job," Su Xuan said, seeing right through him. "You’ve worked hard." He stood up, patted Liu Ming on the shoulder, and added, "Let me tell you something else. Your digestive system isn’t doing so well, is it? No matter who’s here tonight, you shouldn’t drink. We don’t want to make your condition worse." "Thank you for the praise, Boss! Lycar is where I plan to retire! Giving my all for this place is the least I can do!" Liu Ming’s face beamed with happiness. My boss is so considerate and understanding, and not just because of his handsome appearance! Working for a boss like him is... exhilarating! A pure joy! Liu Ming then took out a small box. "Boss, look what this is." Su Xuan glanced at it. "What?" Liu Ming lowered his voice. "A hangover remedy. It protects the liver and stomach. Tonight, I’m prepared to drink myself under the table with those big shots from Meisi. I’m hoping to get them to give our hotel some extra attention on their platform, drive more traffic our way, and significantly boost our revenue. Even if it kills me, it’ll be worth it!" "There’s no need for that." Su Xuan waved his hand dismissively. Everything Liu Ming was so desperately seeking... wasn’t it something he could solve with a single word? This update ıs available on 𝗻𝗼𝘷𝗲𝗹•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥 However, seeing Liu Ming’s earnest attitude, he gained a much clearer understanding of the sheer power Meisi Network wielded. The system granting him the status of a Meisi shareholder was truly a great deal. He then left the office with Liu Ming, heading towards Private Room 888. Along the way, Lycar employees kept greeting him. "Good evening, Boss!" "You work so hard, Boss!" "Take care of yourself, Boss, don’t get too tired!" He responded to each one with a gracious and approachable smile. Liu Ming watched, deeply moved. Su Xuan was different from the previous owners. He didn’t put on arrogant airs and was kind and friendly to his subordinates. But that didn’t mean he was easy to fool. He possessed an air of nobility that commanded respect, making people involuntarily admire him, revere him, adore him, and dedicate themselves to him wholeheartedly! "Is that her?" Liu Ming suddenly spotted someone. It was Qu Meilan. She was wearing a figure-hugging cheongsam and a brand-new employee name tag. A smile on her face, she stood at a turn in the hallway, busily greeting guests coming upstairs. "Hello, Boss! Hello, General Manager Liu!" Seeing Su Xuan and Liu Ming approach, Qu Meilan placed her hands near her waist and gave a graceful bow. "Boss, you weren’t joking with me, were you?" Liu Ming mouthed to Su Xuan. "You really recruited this spy?" "Why would I joke with you?" Su Xuan whispered back with a smile. "That’s fantastic!" Liu Ming’s eyes lit up. He immediately asked, "Boss, who was she working for before she switched sides? Did she tell you everything?" His intention was clear. He wanted to find out who was behind Qu Meilan so they could prepare their defenses and launch a counterattack! "She told me everything," Su Xuan said calmly. "It’s Gao Zhitong, the owner of Chang Mei Hotel. He’s the one who wanted to cause trouble for us." "So it was that old bastard Gao Zhitong! I should have known it was him!" Liu Ming seethed. "His hotel isn’t far from ours, and he’s been at odds with Lycar for years. But it was always fair business competition in the past. He never resorted to despicable means like espionage. Who gave him the courage this time?! Isn’t he afraid of Lycar’s retaliation?" "He has his own difficulties." A smile touched Su Xuan’s lips as he recalled Gao Zhitong’s troubles. He knew why Gao Zhitong had resorted to such an extreme measure. It was because of his divorce; his ex-wife had taken most of his cash in the settlement. He needed to generate a large amount of cash flow in a short period just to keep Chang Mei operating normally. "Boss, you can’t go soft on him!" Liu Ming, unaware of the reason, pressed on. "There are more than a dozen hotels, big and small, within a five-kilometer radius of Lycar. If you let Chang Mei off the hook, the other hotels will run wild!" "We’ll talk about this later," Su Xuan said. "First, the toast." "Right, right, the toast!" Liu Ming agreed. Entertaining the people from Meisi Network and getting them to give Lycar special treatment online would be like landing a crippling blow on Chang Mei! "Xiao Lan, Private Room 888," Su Xuan said to Qu Meilan. "Of course, Boss. This way, please." Qu Meilan extended a hand in a guiding gesture. She was happy he let her lead, as it showed he respected her job, even though he already knew the way. Qu Meilan then walked ahead to guide them. Watching her back, Su Xuan nodded to himself. He had initially wanted Qu Meilan to work with Zhao Ankang. One was like a human surveillance camera he had planted in Lycar, and the other had just demonstrated her skills as a spy. The two of them working together would surely produce some amazing results. But Qu Meilan had disagreed. She said she wanted to start from the bottom and work her way up, step by step. That way, she would feel that everything she achieved was through her own efforts. It would give her peace of mind and help her start with a clean slate. So, Su Xuan had agreed. They arrived at Private Room 888. Qu Meilan pushed open the doors. Su Xuan and Liu Ming stepped inside. SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH! The moment they entered, the executives who had been sitting and chatting—from the CEO and vice presidents to the various department heads—all shot to their feet. "What the hell!" The scene gave Liu Ming a massive shock. Did I really have that much pull? Enough to make all these big shots stand up to greet me? And why do their gazes seem so respectful? This shouldn’t be happening! Despite having seen his fair share of grand occasions, Liu Ming felt a bit nervous. He cleared his throat, then pointed at Su Xuan, intending to introduce him. These big shots have probably never met him before. But then, a scene unfolded that left him utterly dumbfounded. The executives all bowed deeply in unison and chanted loudly at Su Xuan: Su Xuan simply smiled as he walked to the seat of honor at the head of the table and sat down. Then, he raised his hand slightly, gesturing downward, and uttered two simple words: