Chapter 214: Sister Bai Is Someone You Can Count On!
Although it’s a pity that the Monopoly dice couldn’t be used for doubling.
But an extra 10,000 yuan in income per day is also great!
In a time when earning 10,000 yuan a month is considered a high salary,
with myself earning 10,000 yuan a day and 300,000 yuan a month, what more could I be dissatisfied with!
Contentment brings happiness!
Money-Attracting Golden Toad + BAIC EU5 + Money-Making Money + Money-Attracting Koi.
Currently, Jiang Tao has 4 special items that passively generate money.
I don’t have to do anything every day, and I can still earn 40,000 yuan just by lying down.
Based on the current deposit interest rate, this is equivalent to having tens of millions of yuan in the bank!
I put the Money-Attracting Koi in the fish tank and watched it for a while.
My father-in-law, who had been night fishing all night, returned home to catch up on sleep.
Xu Li and her family went out shopping.
Jiang Tao went downstairs, got into the car, lit a cigarette, and first called Elder Brother.
On the phone, he asked Elder Brother about the specific situation at the supermarket.
Based solely on the intelligence refreshed today, Jiang Tao could infer what had happened.
But it was still not as clear and specific as described by the person involved.
Ring, ring, ring—
The phone was answered after a few rings, and Elder Brother Jiang He’s voice came from the other end.
“Hello Xiao Tao, what’s up?”
“Brother, what’s the situation at the supermarket? I heard there have been quite a few issues lately.”
Jiang Tao didn’t beat around the bush with Elder Brother and got straight to the point to discuss business.
“Xiao Tao, you’ve, you’ve heard about it…”
“Alas, it’s my fault, I can’t even handle such a small matter, and I have to trouble you.”
On the other end of the phone, Jiang He’s tone was full of self-blame and guilt.
“Brother, don’t say that. Everyone has things they can’t handle. Tell me about the supermarket.”
“It’s like this, Xiao Tao…”
Jiang He recounted everything that had happened at the supermarket recently to Jiang Tao.
It was indeed as mentioned in the Daily Intelligence.
In recent days, Jian Tao Supermarket has encountered a lot of trouble.
Every few days, various departments would conduct surprise inspections at the supermarket, nitpicking like they were looking for flaws.
Environmental inspections, fire safety inspections, food safety inspections, public health inspections, tax inspections, and quality and price supervision inspections.
Occasionally, customers who claimed to have bought expired products would go to the shop to make a scene and demand compensation.
The business at Jian Tao Supermarket was significantly affected, with daily revenue dropping by more than half!
They had only just escaped hardship and started living a good life a few days ago, and now they were facing so many troubles.
It’s no wonder Jiang He and Zhang Xiaoyan, the couple, would feel uncomfortable.
Even if Jiang Tao hadn’t asked today, Jiang He was prepared to confess and seek his help.
He couldn’t just stand by and watch Jiang Tao’s supermarket be ruined by his own hands.
“Okay, I understand, Brother. You and Sister-in-law, please relax, I’ll handle this.”
After understanding the specific situation at the supermarket, Jiang Tao gave Elder Brother a few more instructions before hanging up.
He extinguished the cigarette in his hand in the ashtray in the car and started the car towards the White Magnolia Hotel.
To resolve the various troubles at the supermarket, the only place he could think of was the White Magnolia.
When seeking help from Bai Yulan at the White Magnolia Hotel, he could also get the Moutai bottle mentioned in the intelligence.
Although he didn’t know what attributes the Moutai bottle would refresh.
But from past experience, he knew that the attributes of special items after activation were never bad.
Ping County wasn’t big, and it took less than 10 minutes for the Mercedes-Benz to arrive at the parking lot in front of the White Magnolia Hotel.
After parking the car, Jiang Tao pushed the door open, got out, and walked directly towards the hotel’s main entrance.
“Welcome to the White Magnolia Hotel.”
The two tall, attractive greeters at the entrance, upon seeing Jiang Tao, though full of confusion.
still politely greeted him with professional smiles.
The restaurant usually started getting busy around 10 or 11 in the morning.
It was only a little past 9 o’clock now, so Jiang Tao had arrived a bit too early.
“Good morning.”
After greeting the two greeters with a smile, Jiang Tao walked directly into the hotel lobby.
“Brother Jiang! You’re here!”
As soon as Jiang Tao entered, a client manager who had served them the previous day recognized him and enthusiastically stepped forward to greet him.
Although she didn’t know Jiang Tao’s exact relationship with their President Bai.
Wu Xiaolan knew that Brother Jiang’s relationship with President Bai was definitely extraordinary.
Even the big bosses with some status in Ping County didn’t get to be personally received by Bai Yulan when they visited the White Magnolia Hotel.
The treatment Jiang Tao received was enough to show that his identity or status was absolutely extraordinary.
“Good morning, Manager Wu. Is President Bai here?”
Jiang Tao smiled and asked Wu Xiaolan about Bai Yulan’s whereabouts.
“President Bai is here, she’s in her office upstairs. I’ll take you up.”
Wu Xiaolan said with a smile and gestured for Jiang Tao to follow her.
The White Magnolia Hotel had a total of 5 floors.
The 1st floor was an open, public dining area.
The 2nd floor had large private rooms for hosting wedding banquets or company team building events.
The 3rd and 4th floors were small private rooms.
The 5th floor was the hotel’s office area, staff dormitory area, and changing rooms.
Jiang Tao followed Wu Xiaolan to the elevator.
After entering the elevator, Wu Xiaolan pressed the button for the 5th floor.
The elevator doors slowly began to ascend.
Jiang Tao’s gaze fell upon Wu Xiaolan opposite him, who had her hands clasped at her abdomen, a smile on her face, looking respectfully attentive.
Wu Xiaolan, upon meeting Jiang Tao’s scrutinizing gaze, did not seem shy and returned his smile.
Jiang Tao suddenly spoke:
“By the way, Manager Wu, I have a question for you.”
“Yes, Brother Jiang, please tell me.”
Wu Xiaolan was actually three or four years older than Jiang Tao, but she called him Brother Jiang very naturally.
“My nephew wants to make some handicrafts with Moutai bottles. Do we still have the Moutai bottles from our private room yesterday?”
“Uh…”
Hearing Jiang Tao mention the Moutai bottles from yesterday, Wu Xiaolan’s expression instantly became a little unnatural.
Moutai liquor and ordinary liquor not only had significant price differences, but even the value of the bottles was worlds apart.
ordinary bottles of liquor costing a hundred or eighty yuan could only be sold as scrap glass, and even scrap collectors didn’t like to take them.
But Moutai bottles were different.
Even for Moutai bottles from the last two years, 2024 or 2025, an empty bottle could sell for forty or fifty yuan!
The Moutai Bai Yulan used to entertain Jiang Tao and his companions last night was from 15 years ago, costing over 4,500 yuan per bottle.
A bottle from 15-year-old Moutai was also worth over 300 yuan!
Bai Yulan was not interested in “gray income” like bottle recycling.
She also didn’t care about such small sums of money.
So, this income went to the client managers under her.
Wu Xiaolan was the client manager responsible for Jiang Tao’s private room yesterday.
The Moutai bottles produced by Jiang Tao and his friends when drinking thus became her “extra income.”
Now, being suddenly asked about last night’s bottles by Jiang Tao, Wu Xiaolan felt an awkwardness akin to “being caught stealing.”
“Yes, yes, they’re still here. I helped collect them.”
Wu Xiaolan’s expression was slightly awkward as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her eyes darting away, avoiding eye contact with Jiang Tao.
“Thank you, Manager Wu. Later, please have someone put those bottles in my car. I’ll treat you to milk tea.”
While speaking, Jiang Tao took out his wallet from his pocket and casually handed a wad of cash to Wu Xiaolan.
“Uh, thank you, thank you Brother Jiang, thank you Brother Jiang!”
Seeing the thickness of the cash in Jiang Tao’s hand, Wu Xiaolan’s heart was instantly filled with joy, and her eyes lit up a bit more when looking at Jiang Tao.
Working as a client manager in the hotel industry, receiving tips from bosses was not uncommon.
But Wu Xiaolan had never encountered someone like Jiang Tao, who would give thousands of yuan at once.
Coupled with Jiang Tao’s tall and upright stature, handsome appearance, and wealth!
After receiving the money from Jiang Tao, Wu Xiaolan couldn’t help but feel a flutter in her heart.
A hint of admiration, absent before, appeared in her gaze towards him.
Good physique, handsome, rich, and willing to spend money on her.
Wasn’t this the man of her dreams she had been waiting for!
What a pity!
Wu Xiaolan also knew that Jiang Tao was already married.
And…
Recalling Xu Li, whom she had seen with Jiang Tao yesterday, Wu Xiaolan felt a strong sense of powerlessness.
Wu Xiaolan was 1.68 meters tall and weighed only a little over 100 catties. Her figure was considered top-tier among the client managers at the White Magnolia Hotel.
In terms of appearance, on a scale of 10, with makeup, she looked about seven or eight points.
As a client manager at the hotel, she had high standards for interacting with people and often attended training.
She had also attended many courses on reception etiquette and posture.
Her demeanor was more outstanding than that of women in other industries.
But compared to Xu Li, she was not even close.
Xu Li’s naturally beautiful appearance could outshine Wu Xiaolan even without makeup.
Coupled with the high-end designer clothes she was wearing, all bought by Jiang Tao.
Such as Hermès, LV, Chanel, and the like.
Jiang Tao bought clothes for Xu Li as if he were at a wholesale store, buying several outfits at a time, never hesitating about the cost.
As the saying goes, clothes make the man, and a horse needs a saddle.
Xu Li’s own appearance was already stunning, and with the addition of these world-class designer clothes, she exuded an air of nobility.
Ordinary people wouldn’t dare to strike up a conversation, let alone feel worthy of even looking at her.
This was also Jiang Tao’s intention.
“Brother Jiang, this is my business card. If you come here to dine again or have any other matters, you can call me.”
Although Wu Xiaolan knew she couldn’t compare to Xu Li, she still didn’t want to give up on such a handsome and wealthy young man so easily.
If she couldn’t compare in other aspects, she might not necessarily fall short in some areas!
While handing Jiang Tao the business card, Wu Xiaolan’s fingers “accidentally” brushed against Jiang Tao’s large hand.
“Okay, I’ll contact you if needed.”
Jiang Tao accepted Wu Xiaolan’s business card with a smile and casually put it into his wallet.
Ding~
The elevator suddenly stopped, and the doors opened.
“We’ve arrived at the 5th floor, Brother Jiang. I’ll take you to President Bai’s office.”
Wu Xiaolan said, gesturing for Jiang Tao to follow her.
“Thank you, Manager Wu. Just put the bottles in my car.”
As Jiang Tao spoke, he stepped out of the elevator and took out the car key to his Mercedes-Benz G-Class, handing it to Wu Xiaolan.
“Okay, Brother Jiang. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely get things done for you!”
Wu Xiaolan nodded with a smile, gave her assurance, and turned to lead the way.
Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap—
The sound of high heels on the floor was crisp, her slender waist and perky hips swaying gently.
Wu Xiaolan led Jiang Tao to the door of an office with a “General Manager” nameplate and knocked.
“Come in.”
Hearing Bai Yulan’s voice from inside, Wu Xiaolan gently pushed the door open.
“Oh, Jiang Tao, why are you here? Come sit, come sit.”
Bai Yulan looked up and saw Jiang Tao entering behind Wu Xiaolan. She smiled, got up from her seat, and warmly invited him.
Seeing Bai Yulan’s attitude towards Jiang Tao, Wu Xiaolan was once again convinced that this Brother Jiang was absolutely extraordinary!
When had their President Bai ever been so polite to anyone!
“Good morning, Sister Bai. I hope I’m not disturbing your work.”
Jiang Tao entered and greeted Bai Yulan with a smile.
“You’re always welcome here, don’t say disturbing or not.”
Bai Yulan said with a smile, walked out from behind the desk, and looked at Wu Xiaolan, saying:
“Xiao Wu, you go out first. Ask Xiao Miao to bring some tea in.”
“Okay, President Bai.”
Wu Xiaolan nodded in agreement, turned, and walked out, gently closing the door.
Bai Yulan’s social skills were far superior to those of ordinary people.
The moment she saw Jiang Tao, she knew he must have come to her for a reason.
With Wu Xiaolan, an irrelevant person, present, it would definitely not be convenient to discuss matters.
“Feel free to sit anywhere, Jiang Tao. Don’t be formal with me.”
Bai Yulan smiled and invited Jiang Tao, and they both sat down on the large guest sofa by the office wall.
Although they hadn’t known each other for long and had met very few times, Bai Yulan had a good impression of Jiang Tao, like a younger brother.
Furthermore, Jiang Tao had saved her life, so her attitude towards him was naturally different from usual.
“If you’ve come to see me, you must have a reason. Speak up, what is it?”
Bai Yulan looked at Jiang Tao with a light smile, her tone like that of an older sister talking to her younger brother.
“Haha, Sister Bai has a sharp eye. Of course, nothing can be hidden from you.”
Jiang Tao looked at Bai Yulan, chuckled briefly, and then said:
“I’ve indeed come to trouble you, Sister Bai. I have a supermarket in Li Town, and my Elder Brother and Sister-in-law help manage it…”
Jiang Tao recounted word-for-word the situation he had learned from Elder Brother on the phone that morning to Bai Yulan.
“It’s likely someone has set their sights on your supermarket.”
After hearing Jiang Tao’s description, Bai Yulan immediately understood what was going on.
“Jiang Tao, wait a moment, I’m going to make a phone call.”
Bai Yulan said, and then stood up from the sofa under Jiang Tao’s confused gaze.
She turned back to her desk, picked up her phone, and made a call.
Ring, ring, ring—
The phone was answered after a few rings, and a resonant voice came from the other end.
“Ms. Bai, a rare visitor. What made you think of calling me?”
“Secretary Ma, a good friend of mine has encountered some trouble at a supermarket in Li Town recently…”
Hearing Bai Yulan’s words, Jiang Tao was instantly touched.
Sister Bai is someone I can count on!
She’s already going to help me sort things out before I even asked her!
