Chapter 546: Chapter 546: The Boss is Always the Boss

"Don’t speak too soon, or you’ll end up with a swollen face," Xu Ke said, half-smiling.

"Hmph, let’s see. Some people just won’t give up until they hit a dead end. Today, I’ll be kind enough to give him a lesson, to teach some people what it means to know one’s place," Miss Ding said, emphasizing the last four words heavily.

The atmosphere in the store became tense and filled with a sense of impending conflict, as if a world war could break out at any moment.

The store’s employees were so tense they didn’t dare to speak, all holding their breath, standing silently to the side, quietly serving as background scenery.

But their eyes were restless, darting back and forth between Xu Ke and Miss Ding, all silently wondering whose side the manager would take when they came down.

No one in the store expected Xu Ke would prevail; sure, he’s wealthy, but as Miss Ding said, just having money isn’t enough in Yunzhou—you also need power.

Perhaps it was due to the status of the involved parties, but the manager arrived quickly.

The manager was a mature woman about 30 years old.

"Hello, Miss Ding. May I know how to address this gentleman?" The manager greeted Miss Ding first before turning her gaze to Xu Ke, subtly evaluating him and Ariel with her eyes.

"My surname is Xu."

"Mr. Xu, at the start of the year, I didn’t hear of any prominent families with the surname Xu," the manager said after pondering for a moment, her eyes reflecting a hint of curiosity.

in Yunzhou, but there are in Shangjing," Xu

you playing?" Miss Ding checked

as the manager was about to say something, Miss Ding interrupted, "Enough, I’m not interested in your riddles. My time is

also a major customer here, so you

consider your concerns, but I still have a few questions for Mr. Xu," the

done shopping, I need to go have lunch with my girlfriend," Xu Ke

in Shangjing you’re referring to is the one I’m

there in Shangjing?" Xu Ke

full name

"Xu Ke."

Xu Ke’s name, the

such an honor of your presence. I apologize for not welcoming you properly;

did a great job. My girlfriend enjoyed talking with her and liked the

the saying goes, one can’t hit a smiling face. With the manager’s warm

be liked by your

Ke infuriated Miss Ding standing nearby, feeling

standing right here, and you dare to ignore me, especially

a finger at the manager’s nose, Miss Ding continued, "Do you not want to keep your store open here? If your superiors find out that the store can’t continue operating because

threat, but this time, the manager seemed unfazed, not at all worried about the

Miss Ding. Mr. Xu is a VIP client of our brand. Since he expressed that he’s not pleased to have you here and wishes you not to remain, we adhere to the ’customer is king’ principle, so please step aside," the manager maintained her smile, but

and you want to kick me out for

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