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.

but there are in

of riddles are you playing?" Miss Ding checked the

manager was about to say something, Miss Ding interrupted, "Enough, I’m not interested in your riddles. My time is precious, and I don’t want to waste it on two

Whether it stays open is up to me. I’m also a major customer here, so you should know what to do without me having to say it," Miss

I still have a few questions for Mr. Xu,"

I’m done shopping, I need to go have lunch with my girlfriend," Xu Ke urged, noticing it was

you’re referring to is the one I’m thinking of," the manager

in Shangjing?" Xu

full

"Xu Ke."

Xu Ke’s name, the manager’s demeanor turned

of your presence. I apologize for not welcoming you properly; had I

me earlier did a great job. My girlfriend enjoyed

a smiling face. With the manager’s warm attitude, Xu Ke couldn’t stay cold either and exchanged pleasantries as

be liked by

attitude towards Xu Ke infuriated Miss Ding standing nearby, feeling like she was being ignored. Her eyes turned slightly red

all going to keep talking here endlessly? I’m standing right

at the manager’s nose, Miss Ding continued, "Do you not want to keep your store open here? If your superiors find out that

seemed unfazed, not

sorry, 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

didn’t hear correctly. Did you just say he’s your VIP client, and you want to kick me out for him? Do you realize whose land you’re on when saying this?" Miss

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