My Wife is Actually a top-tier Soldier King?!
Chapter 666 - 666 666 Swollen!

666: Chapter 666: Swollen!

Does conscience not hurt?

666: Chapter 666: Swollen!

Does conscience not hurt?

When the mountain has no tiger, the monkey proclaims itself king!

Tang Xiao slightly narrowed her eyes, her lips curling into an arc.

“Clothes make the man, just as gold makes the Buddha.

Mr.

Deng and General Manager Chen seem quite different from before, don’t they?”

“It seems you’ve both become younger and more handsome!

Full of energy, glowing with health!”

Deng Hua chuckled, “You flatter us, President Tang.

These clothes were given to us by advertisers for free.

We didn’t want them, but they insisted on giving them to us, so…

we just wore them!”

Chen Yong also laughed and added, “We strictly adhere to the company’s policies, testing and trying out the products from advertisers, and only if we find them genuinely good value do we confidently promote them to our users.”

Seeing Tang Xiao’s seemingly amused expression, Chu Yunxuan felt quite curious inside.

With Tang Xiao’s shrewdness and composure, she certainly would not show her emotions easily.

Chu Yunxuan saw not a trace of joy, sorrow, rage, or hatred on that devastatingly beautiful face…

But, trusting her intuition as a woman, plus her years of experience in real estate sales dealing with the wealthy and powerful…

Chu Yunxuan felt that Tang Xiao’s words had an underlying message, a deeper meaning.

Thus…

Chu Yunxuan chose to remain silent.

She hadn’t done anything wrong, hadn’t violated any laws or disciplines, so she had nothing to fear.

Speaking too much would only reveal more, better to say nothing at all.

Tang Xiao glanced at the silent Chu Yunxuan and asked curiously:

“The advertising business seems to be doing well, how about the profits?”

The boss’s wife was inquiring about profits.

That couldn’t go unanswered.

Chu Yunxuan replied calmly and composedly, “Thanks to our high-quality platform and a large user base, since our advertising service started, we have undertaken various brands, approximately over seven hundred.

Among them, thirty-seven are our long-term strategic partners.”

“Up to now, we have accumulated an advertising revenue of thirty-six billion yuan, and according to the original content profit-sharing plan, the company can obtain half of the profits, and it’s expected by the end of the year, we could achieve an advertising revenue goal of over one hundred billion yuan…”

Tang Xiao listened patiently without interrupting, silently calculating in her mind.

After Chu Yunxuan had finished, Tang Xiao asked:

“With eighty million daily active users, Toutiao had an annual advertising revenue of over three hundred billion yuan last year!”

“Our Bigshot App has nearly a billion in installation volume and one to two hundred million daily active users, with still half a year to go till year-end.”

“Do you really think an advertising revenue of only one hundred billion is feasible?

Isn’t this target a little too low?”

Chu Yunxuan, not losing her composure, immediately explained:

“President Tang might not be aware, but Mr.

Wu had specifically set requirements for us.”

“To ensure a high-quality entertainment environment for our users, the proportion of ads on our platform is the smallest!”

“Other software platforms are filled with various ads at any given time, but we are not; moreover, we strive for excellence!”

“Advertisements like counterfeit goods, false advertising, or fraudulent medical services are outright rejected!”

“If we were to recklessly chase profits by taking on loads of ads, achieving fifty billion in revenue wouldn’t be difficult, but it would only cause displeasure among users!”

“Even those fake medicines, fake hospitals, and fake products could harm our users, leading to a decline in our reputation…”

…

Tang Xiao gave a faint smile.

Chu Yunxuan’s explanation, while seemingly reasonable, was clearly a cover-up.

Striving for excellence isn’t a reason.

With such a popular platform at hand, why is the advertising revenue so low?

It’s like giving a lumberjack a very sharp and powerful chainsaw, but he only comes back with a single crooked tree.

Claiming…

to protect nature.

“Selectively accepting high-quality ads and earning honest profits without exploiting users is great,”

Tang Xiao changed tack, then asked with a smile:

“However, I’m quite curious, do all the signed advertisers provide trial products?”

Chu Yunxuan shook her head.

“Of course not, some brands with good quality, reputation, and word-of-mouth we do not forcibly request, and they do not give.”

“We follow the principle of voluntary contributions with random inspections, focusing on testing products from some small and medium brands!”

Tang Xiao uttered an “oh,” her gaze meaningful as she looked at the attire of the three people before her.

“So you mean your Patek Philippe jadeite watch, Cartier earrings, Tiffany & Co.

pendant, Valentino gown, Chanel perfume, and the Versace, Armani, Gucci belts, and Vacheron Constantin on them…”

“These were definitely not from your random inspections, but certainly complimentary trial products they sent voluntarily?”

Chu Yunxuan said with a smile, “Indeed!

Many brands, in order to strengthen cooperation, have actively sent over quite a few products!”

“Quite a few…

exactly how many?” Tang Xiao asked with a narrow-eyed smirk.

“Uh…”

How could Chu Yunxuan remember that!

She had cleared out a room at home specifically for storing clothing, shoes, stockings, and makeup that any girl would adore.

Deng Hua and Chen Yong finally sensed something amiss at this point.

It seemed Tang Xiao was here to sign the investment management contract, but really, it was more like the boss’s wife conducting an inquiry.

“Don’t be nervous; I’m just impressed that our company has the strength to get all sorts of products for trial from these top international luxury brands for free.”

“I just wonder if there are any stocks of these valuable luxury goods left in the company?”

“Since they’re complimentary trial products, there should be no problem if I take some home, right?”

“After all, it’s all free, and it would save me and my husband a substantial amount of money!”

“Oh right, once summer is over, it will be the fall and winter seasons.

If they’re going to send more, don’t forget about me and Mr.

Wu!”

…

Awkward!

Capital A Awkward!

Was Tang Xiao hinting at snagging little freebies?

Obviously not!

Chu Yunxuan could tell at a glance that Tang Xiao’s short-sleeved shirt, capri pants, watch, and sandals weren’t cheap.

Though she might not use make-up or wear earrings and necklaces, it didn’t mean Tang Xiao didn’t understand luxury goods.

Most importantly…

As the largest shareholder of Tanglong Industrial Group, Tang Xiao’s net worth was at least tens of billions.

Would she covet these “tester” trinkets for petty gain?

There was only one true purpose behind Tang Xiao’s words, which was to question.

Why did numerous international luxury brands send tester products without the boss and the boss’s wife knowing?

The so-called tester products were actually luxury goods available for purchase on the market, carrying exorbitant price tags.

By labeling them as ‘tester products’ and claiming they were free gifts from businesses, could they be privately divided up?

The clothing and accessories worn by the three of them amounted to a combined market value of at least a few million.

Was it right to accept these expensive yet free tester products with impunity, without their conscience aching?

…

Tang Xiao had given the three of them enough respect, after all, they were three vice presidents, recognizable figures in the entire industry.

Chu Yunxuan was in charge of marketing and advertising, having the final say on which businesses to sign contracts with and whose advertisements to take on.

Deng Hua headed the company’s technology department, responsible for the operation of the software platform, wielding the power to host live broadcasts and ban accounts at his discretion.

Chen Yong managed the company’s finances; with daily revenue of billions on the platform, he controlled the vast flow of funds and wielded astonishing power.

For such high-level executives, it would not be proper to outright berate them.

It would be unbecoming of their status, lacking grace.

Of course.

After all, the investment holding agreement was not yet finalized, and she was not actually a shareholder of the company.

Therefore, Tang Xiao was merely joking from the private perspective of the boss’s wife as she questioned them.

Only…

This awkward counter-question left Chu Yunxuan and the others speechless.

“What’s the matter?

Why are you all standing there silent?”

“Didn’t you say before that there are over seven hundred contracted merchants?

Could it be that the tester products sent were all conveniently used by you?”

“Or is it that you let the other staff take them home to ‘test,’ so that not a single one remains?”

Tang Xiao asked with seemingly effortless curiosity.

Only a fool would believe that Tang Xiao was actually asking for the tester products.

At this moment.

Chu Yunxuan lost.

She didn’t know why, but suddenly her heartbeat accelerated, and she became nervous.

Subconsciously avoiding Tang Xiao’s scrutinizing gaze, she turned her head to the group opposite who were stamping documents.

And Chen Yong…

seemingly unable to bear the shame, lowered his head.

At that moment!

Luxury items worth thousands or tens of thousands, adorned on them,

didn’t make them appear affluent but instead highlighted a sullied and despicable mindset, making them seem like petty individuals greedy for small advantages.

Deng Hua’s face turned red with embarrassment.

At that time.

The director of the Group’s Investment Department coughed softly and gave Tang Xiao a look.

“You go handle the stock transfer and document notarization, don’t wait for me, I’ll head back on my own later!”

Tang Xiao spoke in an even tone, dismissed the investment department’s staff, and then hummed lightly with a tone that was neither heavy nor light.

With a resolute gaze, Tang Xiao turned to Deng Hua:

“How’s your family doing?

Was the driver who caused the accident caught yet?”

Deng Hua shook his head and said, “Not yet, but my mother and girlfriend have been discharged from the hospital and are recovering at home; it’s not too bad!”

“That’s good!” Tang Xiao smiled and said, “You’re my husband’s brother, and I consider you a brother too.

If there’s any difficulty at home, just speak up!”

“Thank you for your concern, President Tang.

There’s nothing troubling us at the moment!” Deng Hua hastily replied, somewhat guiltily.

Tang Xiao smiled faintly.

“Originally, when your family had a car accident and couldn’t afford the treatment, my husband sent you a box of cash overnight.”

“He didn’t even ask you for an IOU, and he entrusted you with such an important company to manage, allowing you to fully utilize your talents and pursue your ambitions.”

“But what did you do…?”

Without waiting for Deng Hua’s reply, Tang Xiao turned her gaze to Chen Yong and Chu Yunxuan.

“General Manager Chen, you were quite stifled working in a public institution before, weren’t you?

Coming to this company, aren’t you now quite pleased with yourself?”

“Mrs.

Chu looks even more distinguished and radiant now, where’s the desperation from when you couldn’t sell a single property before?”

With a scoff of mockery,

Tang Xiao coldly said, “As the saying goes, ‘I wish you glory in public, but you add frost to my snow!'”

“My husband isn’t one for details; moreover, he’s too loyal and righteous, practically a soft touch!”

“Whenever you have difficulties, he helps you with all his might, but what about you?”

“The three of you, wearing these costly luxury items, how does it feel?”

“Isn’t it a different feeling from buying something in a regular mall, making you feel more elegant and more confident?”

“But, the more people try to cover something up, the more they lack it!”

“You’ve become arrogant, thinking that by wearing these luxury items, you’ve become successful individuals?

Elites of high society?”

“You couldn’t wait to disguise and wrap yourself up, what are you trying to prove?”

“That you’re so capable, that you’ve instantly transformed from common folk to the upper class?”

“Or is it to show off, how much wealthier and more refined you are than ordinary people?”

“But if not for my husband, what would you be?

Where would you be at this very moment?”

…

Tang Xiao’s series of probing questions caused Chu Yunxuan and the others to lower their heads.

“For an enterprise that has just started out, it’s quite normal to have incomplete daily operations and regulations!”

“Formal enterprises have explicit rules that employees must not accept gifts without permission, but perhaps our company has yet to set such standards!”

“Even if there are standards, maybe they haven’t been signed and put into effect because my husband doesn’t come often, letting you act with impunity!”

“But look, you are the company’s executives!

My husband trusted you, that’s why he entrusted you with such responsibility!”

“You’re not newcomers to the workplace; you’ve worked in other organizations.

Don’t you have even that little bit of conscience?”

“With no rules to follow, do you think you can just do as you please?

If the law didn’t define murder as a crime, would you go out and kill?”

“Speak up!

Why are you all playing dumb?

Don’t you feel a pang of conscience for betraying trust and seeking personal gain?”

…