23: Chapter 23 The Boss Who Begins to Be Unfathomable in Xu Zhiping's Eyes!

So, he took out his phone and sent a wechat message to Xu Zhiping: "Qiangli Fitness is not bad. I want to acquire it, but if I just go like that, the other party will definitely ask for a high price... First, drop a hint to Gao Qiang that I'm thinking of buying a gym. I think Gao Qiang might take the bait!"

Xu Zhiping: "Does Boss want Gao Qiang to persuade the owner of Qiangli Fitness?"

"Exactly!"

Xu Zhiping: "How did Boss conclude that Gao Qiang wants Boss to take over Qiangli Fitness?"

Su Yang: "You must have boasted to him about the salary and benefits at Spark Fitness, right?"

Sitting in his office, Xu Zhiping looked at the line of text on his phone screen, and a sudden chill crept into his heart!

Am I being monitored?

Or is Boss so unnervingly sharp that he guessed it right away?

Suddenly, he felt that his young boss was somewhat unfathomable!

If Su Yang were present at this moment, he would notice that Xu Zhiping's loyalty had started to rise again.

It was already approaching ninety points!

Xu Zhiping took a deep breath, calmed his nerves, and replied: "I will do my best, Boss!"

Su Yang: "Doing your best is enough!"

Xu Zhiping thought for a moment, found Gao Qiang's wechat, and sent a message directly:

"Gao Qiang, come out for a drink today at Shuzhengxiang Restaurant. Old Liu, Old Zhou, and the others will be there too!"

Ever since becoming a store manager, Xu Zhiping hasn't been as disciplined as he was when he was a fitness coach.

But there's no help for it; it's a job requirement!

Gao Qiang didn't seem very busy; he replied shortly after: "Are you treating?"

Xu Zhiping: "Of course!"

Gao Qiang: "Shuzhengxiang? That place isn't cheap!"

Xu Zhiping: "I have money, and I'm happy!"

Gao Qiang: "Doesn't your wife give you a hard time?"

Xu Zhiping: "A few days ago, I slammed my salary card on her face, and she became obedient as anything... When I was washing my feet, she even brought me the foot-washing water!"

Gao Qiang: "I'm so envious of you... I'm under a lot of pressure here. Being a store manager really isn't easy!"

Xu Zhiping: "Just tell me, are you coming or not?"

Gao Qiang: "Of course I'm going. Free food, why not?"

That evening, Xu Zhiping gathered with a group of old friends.

Shuzhengxiang is a long-established restaurant in Rongcheng, said to have a history of a hundred years.

After the sumptuous dishes were served, Xu Zhiping ordered a few bottles of high-end Wuliangye.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, everyone was singing Xu Zhiping's praises.

After drinking to the point of semi-intoxication, a flushed Xu Zhiping began to boast vigorously about the boss of his gym!

The salary and benefits at Spark Fitness made everyone incredibly envious.

What made them especially jealous was that Xu Zhiping was earning a high salary without much pressure to meet performance targets!

This was extremely rare in the fitness industry!

Everyone was saying how they wished they had encountered such a wealthy and good boss!

Everyone also believed that Xu Zhiping had invited them to dinner this time purely to show off!

So, in a semi-intoxicated state, Xu Zhiping revealed to everyone that his boss was recently thinking of acquiring another gym to expand and strengthen his presence in the Rongcheng fitness industry, but he was still considering it...

After drinking to their hearts' content, everyone began to disperse.

In twos and threes, some called designated drivers, while others took taxis home directly.

After seeing Old Liu off, Xu Zhiping saw that Gao Qiang was still standing beside him!

"Gao Qiang, hasn't your designated driver arrived yet?"

"Hehe! Brother Xu, there's something I want to ask you!"

Taking advantage of the alcohol, Gao Qiang leaned in close to Xu Zhiping.

Xu Zhiping pushed him away and asked: "What is it?"

"Isn't your boss interested in taking over another gym? What do you think about Qiangli Fitness?!"

Xu Zhiping suddenly sobered up by half!

Good heavens!

You really took the bait!

However, he quickly wondered, how did Boss guess it?

"Brother Xu, Brother Xu, why aren't you saying anything?"

"Thinking about something!"

"Brother Xu, we've been brothers for years. Tell me the truth, does your boss really want to buy another gym?"

Brothers for years, my foot!

They were just in the same wechat group before.

Later, when Gao Qiang became the store manager of Qiangli Fitness, he occasionally asked him for advice on managing a gym.

Gao Qiang knew how to conduct himself, and occasionally treated Xu Zhiping to meals.

That was the only reason they were slightly familiar with each other!

"There is indeed such an idea!"

"What do you think of Qiangli Fitness?"

"Isn't your Qiangli Fitness always running at a loss?"

Gao Qiang was choked up by Xu Zhiping's words, but he quickly composed himself and said:

"If it weren't running at a loss, why would our boss easily transfer it? Brother Xu, you know, if you count the money from the initial period, our gym definitely isn't considered to be losing money!"

Xu Zhiping said with a half-smile: "Then why are you in such a rush?"

"Uh..."

"Tell the truth!"

"Our boss withdrew the capital!"

"To do what?"

"Seems like he's doing other business."

Gao Qiang whispered, "I feel like our boss isn't the type to run a gym seriously. He really thinks that money is already his. Recently, the performance has been much worse than before, and he even got angry at me, saying if I'm not good enough, he'll replace me... But is this all my fault?"

Xu Zhiping said noncommittally: "I understand!"

"Brother Xu, can you let me meet your boss?"

"I'll consider it!"

"Brother Xu, I beg you, for the sake of our years of acquaintance!"

Gao Qiang, taking advantage of the alcohol, squatted on the ground, hugged Xu Zhiping's thigh, and pleaded, "If your boss really acquires Qiangli, we'll be like brothers, and you'll be my own big brother!"

"Alright! Alright!"

Xu Zhiping stepped back in disgust, "I can mention it to our boss, but whether this works out or not depends on our boss's decision!"

"Okay!"

"But I suggest you guys also need to show some sincerity!"

"What kind of sincerity?"

"Your Qiangli Fitness is clearly a pit. Whoever takes it over will lose money for at least half a year. Although our boss likes running gyms, his money doesn't just fall from the sky!"

"How much money do you think your boss would accept?"

"Our Spark Fitness was still profitable before it was sold to the boss, and the boss only spent 88,000!"

"I'll go back and think about it!"

"Go ahead!"

After seeing Gao Qiang off, Xu Zhiping couldn't help but think of Su Yang again.

As the evening breeze blew, standing by the roadside, he felt a bit cold again!

After hesitating for a moment, he took out his phone and checked the time.

He decided to report to the boss tomorrow.

The next morning, as soon as Su Yang arrived at the gym, he received Xu Zhiping's report.

"Boss, when should I meet Gao Qiang?"

"Wait a bit!"

Su Yang thought for a moment and said, "At least don't meet him right away!"

"Okay!"

"Remember to get reimbursed for the money you spent treating everyone yesterday!"

"Yes, Boss!"

After Xu Zhiping left, Su Yang changed into tight-fitting clothes and walked out of the office.

It was past ten in the morning, and the gym hadn't been open for long.

However, Su Yang still saw more than twenty customers working out in the gym.

Over in the cardio area, there were quite a few people using the treadmills, most of whom were women wearing tight-fitting clothes.

Su Yang also saw his own fitness coaches.

Although Su Yang's requirements for fitness coaches to promote courses had dropped significantly recently, Xu Zhiping had started to focus on the fitness coaches' body management again.

Especially for a few male fitness coaches, they were already showing signs of gaining weight!

Su Yang was naturally supportive of this!

When passing by the cardio area, a beautiful woman with tied-up hair, a plump figure, and looking to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight, held onto the treadmill while running and smiled at him:

"Boss Su, here to work out so early?"

"Yeah!"

Su Yang nodded, "There's a personal training session scheduled for the morning."

This woman's name was Qin Shuang, a loyal customer of the gym and one of Yuan Sisi's big clients.

She used to come often to learn yoga, and recently she has been coming to the gym often to run!

Yuan Sisi had mentioned to Su Yang that Qin Shuang's real age was thirty-three; she looked young because she took good care of herself and lived a wealthy and comfortable life!

She was married, but divorced her husband three years ago and had a son in elementary school.

Qin Shuang complained on Su Yang's behalf: "That Yuan Sisi, why doesn't she arrange some better time slots for you?"

"This was my request; her other courses are also scheduled very tightly!"

"Knowing how to be considerate of employees, you really are a good boss!"

Su Yang smiled: "The money Yuan Sisi earns also includes a share for me!"

Qin Shuang took a quick look at Su Yang's physique and exclaimed:

"However, Boss Su's physique is also getting better and better!"

That charming look in her eyes seemed to have a hook in it!

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but Su Yang always felt that Qin Shuang seemed to have some ideas about him.

Beside Qin Shuang, another slightly chubby woman glanced at the situation here and had already started to smile with pursed lips.

Signed the contract, thank you all for your support!