The Sales Prodigy

As they walked and talked, the two unconsciously arrived at Hongfu Community. Huo Xuan invited her inside, but she declined.

"I need to get to work. Another time." With a faint smile, she drifted away like a wisp of cloud.

That afternoon, while practicing the Green Emperor's Art, Huo Xuan suddenly felt warmth spread across his face—a sign that his inner energy had reached his facial muscles, marking another breakthrough in his Hidden Force cultivation. Elated, he lost himself in training.

Throughout the night, he tirelessly drilled through the Crouching Tiger Stance, Riding Dragon Steps, True Martial Mother Fist, and Tai Chi Mother Fist. With each repetition, his movements grew more fluid, and the inner energy within him surged stronger.

When he finally emerged from his trance, dawn was breaking—past 4 a.m.—and Lin Yue had long since fallen asleep.

Over breakfast the next morning, Lin Yue accompanied him to inspect the company. Upon entering the jewelry store, Huo Xuan's eyes immediately landed on an astonishing centerpiece in the lobby: a watermelon-sized bicolor jade boulder.

This was the very jade he had acquired from Beijing's Jade City. The massive stone was divided into two distinct sections: one-third comprised high-ice "chicken fat" yellow jade, while the remaining two-thirds boasted premium ice-grade red jade, both flawless in color and texture.

At Ge Xiaoxian's suggestion, this masterpiece—dubbed the "Fortune Stone"—had been placed prominently in the entrance hall, stunning every customer who walked in.

The red jade symbolized wealth, the yellow jade nobility.

Since its debut, the Fortune Stone had made headlines, drawing not just local clientele but visitors from across the nation, all eager to witness this marvel at Tianxing Jewelry.

Huo Xuan circled the stone several times before remarking to Lin Yue, "This is truly exceptional. Yue-jie, let's keep it here permanently—to welcome guests from all corners."

Lin Yue smiled. "My thoughts exactly."

Stepping into the main sales area, Huo Xuan was met with a bustling crowd in the gold jewelry section. He summoned the floor manager and asked, "Why so many customers today?"

The manager replied with admiration, "Director Huo, this is Manager Ge's promotional strategy. Customers who purchase jade worth over 20,000 yuan can buy gold of equal value at factory prices."

Huo Xuan chuckled. "Brilliant. Jade profits are over double that of gold—we still come out ahead."

"Exactly! Today's jade sales have tripled compared to usual!"

Lin Yue added proudly, "I've promoted Ge Xiaoxian to Marketing Manager. This was her first campaign—impressive, no?"

Huo Xuan nodded emphatically. "Extremely impressive!"

Leaving the sales area, Huo Xuan noticed long queues forming at two separate counters. He turned to the accompanying floor manager. "What's this about?"

The manager smiled. "Another of Manager Ge's initiatives. She hired two jade appraisal experts to offer free public authentications here, while also buying back jade at 30% market price. This not only draws crowds but supplements our inventory."

"Do these appraisers become buyers too?"

"Absolutely, Director Huo." The manager explained, "Most are jade enthusiasts or professional collectors—financially capable and willing to invest. A significant portion end up purchasing."

Huo Xuan nodded approvingly. "Impressive. Manager Ge's strategies are razor-sharp."

Just then, a portly middle-aged man emerged from a private room marked "Jade Feng Shui" in bold red characters.

Curious, Huo Xuan asked, "Who's in there?"

Lin Yue chuckled. "Ge Xiaoxian, of course. Didn't I mention her mastery of divination? She set up this service to sell premium jade to feng shui believers."

Huo Xuan's admiration grew. Even without her grandfather's influence, this talent is indispensable.

Ten minutes later, the beaming man purchased an 8.88 million yuan jade Wealth God statue.

Watching the thriving sales, Huo Xuan summoned Wu Qingying. "Manager Wu, I'm raising Ge Xiaoxian's salary."

Wu Qingying glanced at Lin Yue. "By how much?"

"What's her current package?"

"One million commission base. With year-end bonuses, likely exceeding ten million," Wu Qingying stated flatly.

Huo Xuan started—that substantial?

Noticing his surprise, Lin Yue smoothly decided for him: "Then double the base to two million."

No sooner had they discussed Ge Xiaoxian's raise than a security guard rushed over, urgently reporting, "Chairwoman Lin, there's a man outside claiming to be your clansman—he's demanding to see you!"

Lin Yue paused, then said to Huo Xuan, "Little brother, let's check this out."

In the lobby, several guards were blocking five young men. One of them, oozing arrogance, jabbed a finger at a guard's face. "You think I can't have you fired with one word?"

Lin Yue's expression darkened at the sight. Stepping forward, she demanded, "Lin Ye, what are you doing here?"

Lin Ye—a peripheral member of the Lin family but shrewd in business—had been entrusted with managing the Lin Jewelry branch in Jiangzhou while Lin Yue focused on Tianxing.

Spotting Lin Yue, Lin Ye offered a sardonic smile. "Business is booming, isn't it? You've stolen all of Lin Jewelry's Jiangzhou clientele!"

Lin Yue remained frosty. "This is normal market competition. If your store struggles, it reflects poor management. Instead of making excuses, rethink your strategy."

Being labeled a "failure" enraged Lin Ye. He pointed accusingly. "Lin Yue! Have you no shame? For some stray man, you'd sabotage your own family? I've reported this to the elders—just you wait!"

His brazen insults ignited Huo Xuan's fury. In a flash, he closed the distance, his voice glacial. "Where did this rabid dog crawl from? Scram now, or I'll knock every tooth out of your head!"

Lin Ye sneered. "Big talk! Lay one finger on me, I dare you!"

Huo Xuan acted without hesitation. Seizing Lin Ye by the collar, he unleashed a blistering volley of backhanded slaps—each strike cracking like a whip. Within seconds, Lin Ye's face swelled into a grotesque parody of a pig's head, most of his teeth scattered across the floor.

Suspended mid-air, Lin Ye shrieked and flailed while his four companions lunged—only to be swiftly subdued by the guards.