61: Ye Chen, you haven't been kept by a sugar daddy, have you?

The air seemed to solidify!

The implication of Bai Wanqing's words was too obvious... If you have so many cars at your disposal, why buy one yourself?

Could this be... being a kept man?

Sophie widened her eyes, a trace of complexity crossing her innocent face.

Seeing Bai Wanqing's expensive cheongsam, her mature and elegant demeanor, and the intimidating Bodyguards behind her, Sophie's heart clenched.

Did Ye Chen suddenly manage to buy a car outright because of this?

Lin Mei's expression froze, immediately followed by a wave of sour disdain.

Hmph!

I thought he really had some great ability, but he's just a gigolo who relies on his looks!

No wonder he looked down on me... Well, serving a top-tier rich woman like that, probably no man could refuse!

Wang Defa was stunned on the spot, cold sweat seeping from his forehead.

He had just been putting on airs with Ye Chen, even trying to forcibly swallow the order... But now, was this young man, whom even the Tianyao Group Madam would actively greet, someone he could afford to offend?

What I just did was practically courting death!

Ye Chen, however, looked calm and shook his head: "Madam Bai, you jest. I am a person who... always keeps business and personal matters separate."

Bai Wanqing's beautiful eyes shifted, and her red lips curved into a charming arc.

"What a coincidence, I also keep business and personal matters separate."

"You saved my life last time, and I have always remembered that debt of gratitude."

"Pick any car here; consider it a small token of my gratitude."

Huh?

Saved Madam Bai's life?

Everyone's hearts skipped a beat again.

It seems this relationship is far from ordinary!

Moreover, Madam Bai is so generous! The cars here range from hundreds of thousands to millions... and she's giving one away just like that!

However, unexpectedly... Ye Chen still shook his head and refused: "I appreciate Madam Bai's kindness, but it's really not necessary."

Bai Wanqing's slender eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Ye Chen, are you looking down on me... Bai Wanqing?"

Back then, she had told her sister she intended to win over Ye Chen.

Now that he had refused her face-to-face... her competitive spirit was instantly ignited!

"I wouldn't dare." Ye Chen smiled, looking at Sophie, whose eyes were slightly red, next to him. "My old classmate here was unjustly fired. This transaction was unpleasant, so naturally, I don't want the car anymore."

Bai Wanqing's gaze narrowed: "What happened?"

Ye Chen briefly and concisely recounted how Sophie received him, Lin Mei stole the order, Wang Defa fired Sophie, and even attempted to use pre-authorization and system entry to forcibly seize the order.

He didn't exaggerate.

But every sentence was like a slap, fiercely hitting Wang Defa and Lin Mei's faces.

Bai Wanqing listened quietly, the gentle smile on her face gradually fading as she turned her gaze towards Wang Defa.

That look was calm and waveless, yet it made Wang Defa tremble all over, his legs turning to jelly.

"Manager Wang..."

Her voice was still soft, but it carried a chill, "The rules at your store are quite interesting."

"N-no! Madam Bai, it's a misunderstanding! A huge misunderstanding!"

Wang Defa was scared out of his wits, sweating profusely, and hurriedly explained, "It was Sophie... she violated regulations, privately promised a low price, and disrupted market order. We were just trying to protect the brand's reputation!"

At this point, he could only stick to this claim, otherwise, he would truly be finished!

"I didn't!"

Sophie was so anxious that tears streamed down her face. "Ye Chen asked for the price, and I just quoted the company's suggested price. I didn't make any extra promises at all..."

"How dare you argue?!" Wang Defa sternly reprimanded, his eyes full of menace, "You..."

"Violate regulations?"

Bai Wanqing interrupted calmly, "Violate which rule? Where is the evidence? Where are the procedural documents?"

"This..."

Wang Defa was speechless.

He had no evidence; it was just a story concocted with Lin Mei... Bai Wanqing stopped looking at him and turned to the Bodyguard Captain beside her: "A Wu, I recall this auto mall... belongs to the Yongda Group?"

A Wu, the Bodyguard Captain, immediately bowed.

"Yes, Madam. Yongda Group is one of the largest car dealerships in the province, and this Mercedes-Benz Flagship Store is their direct-operated store."

"Mhm."

Bai Wanqing nodded slightly, her gaze settling back on the profusely sweating Manager Wang, "Manager Wang, estimate how much it would cost to buy your store?"

"Ah?" Wang Defa was startled, his mind blank, "Buy... buy our store?"

"Yes,"

Bai Wanqing's tone was flat, "The entire store, including assets, inventory, channels, and personnel. Give me a rough estimate."

Wang Defa's lips trembled, and he subconsciously replied, "This... this is our Yongda Flagship Store. In terms of valuation... including inventory, store property rights, and operating rights... it would probably be two to three hundred million..."

"Two to three hundred million..."

Bai Wanqing pondered briefly, then instructed A Wu, "Contact The Group's Legal Department and Investment Department. Have them assess it as quickly as possible, then approach Yongda Group and buy this store."

The entire place was shocked!

Buy it?!

Just because Ye Chen suffered a little grievance while buying a car, Bai Wanqing is going to buy the entire Mercedes-Benz Flagship Store???

Holy cow!

What kind of godly move is this?!

Wang Defa's face turned green, his legs went weak, and he almost fell to his knees: "M-Madam Bai! You mustn't!"

Lin Mei was even more terrified, her face pale, and the hands clutching her arms trembled incessantly.

She only wanted to snatch an order and push out a newcomer. How did this turn into such a disaster?

Sophie was also stunned, staring blankly at Bai Wanqing, then at Ye Chen, her mind completely unable to process it.

Wait... this really isn't being a kept man?

Bai Wanqing looked at Wang Defa and said calmly, "I cannot tolerate sand in my eye, and I certainly cannot stand to see my people wronged."

Ye Chen rubbed his temple, feeling somewhat amused and exasperated.

This Madam Bai's style of doing things was completely different from her appearance; one could even say it was... uniquely domineering!

What was she trying to do? Just because he saved her once?

However, before anyone could react, Bai Wanqing continued, "As for you, Manager Wang, once the acquisition is complete, you and Miss Lin here will no longer need to stay. I will personally inform Yongda Group."

Wang Defa's vision went black, and he completely collapsed onto the floor.

Lin Mei's face turned completely pale... She knew her career in car sales was over.

A single word from Bai Wanqing was enough to make it impossible for her to survive in the entire industry... "Ye Chen."

Bai Wanqing turned to him, a smile returning to her face, "Now, this store will soon be mine. If your old classmate is willing, she can be the Store Manager here. As for that car... how about I give it to you as a gift?"

Sophie suddenly looked up, unable to believe her ears.

Make me the Store... Store Manager?

Ye Chen knew that refusing again would be impolite and too dismissive of Madam Bai's face, so he nodded: "Since Madam Bai is so generous, I shall accept with deference."

"That's better."

Bai Wanqing smiled sweetly and glanced at A Wu, "Arrange for someone to handle the procedures for Mr. Ye and have the car delivered directly to his specified address. Also, have someone liaise with Miss Sophie to discuss the subsequent handover matters."

"Yes." A Wu responded.

Sophie was still dizzy, as if she were in a dream.

She pulled Ye Chen aside and whispered, "Ye Chen, what exactly is your relationship with Madam Bai? She couldn't really have... taken you as a kept man, could she?"

Ye Chen laughed, "Do I look like a gigolo?"

Sophie seriously examined him for a few moments, then honestly nodded: "Your face is quite pale... but her generosity is terrifying!"

Ye Chen: "..."

"I actually would like to take him as a kept man..."

Bai Wanqing had approached without anyone noticing. Hearing this, she smiled slightly, "It's a pity he might not be willing."

Sophie: "!!!"

Wang Defa and Lin Mei, sprawled on the floor, were utterly devastated upon hearing this.

Kept man?

This powerful Tianyao Group Madam actually said she wanted to take this young man as a kept man, and he might not even agree???

What background does this Ye Chen actually have?!

Ye Chen helplessly rubbed his forehead, "Madam Bai, please stop joking around with me."

"Joking?"

Bai Wanqing's beautiful eyes shifted, her smile deepening, "A man who can drive for Shuyue Group's Bing Lan, and also drive for me... would such a man be simple?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone gasped again!

Bing Lan?!

That famous Ice Queen CEO of Shuyue Group!

This guy... actually! Actually! Actually! Serves as a driver for both of these Female Powerhouses who can shake Xiamen City with a stomp of their feet???

Moreover, it seems both CEOs value him highly, even... indulging him in "driving for both sides"?

This is beyond ridiculous; this is fantasy!

Ye Chen felt his scalp tingle and quickly changed the subject: "Madam Bai, why did you personally come here?"

Given Bai Wanqing's status, why would she need to personally show up for something like buying a car...