"Hello, my name is Fengbao Xue Qing. I would like to have a word with you… in private." she said with an inflection that hinted at something more.
I don't know if I was affected by her beauty or if I figured that it would be less trouble to just hear her out.
I said, "Sure. That sounds fine, but I have to get this stuff inside."
She motioned for her guards and said, "That's fine, I'll have my bodyguards help you out."
Some of the men came over and picked up my goods. The TV that I had been struggling to get out of the car was picked up like it was Styrofoam. I figured that they would be stronger than me, but holy shit. I better not make her angry.
I led the procession down the trail and said, "I'm sorry for the unkempt entryway. I haven't had enough time to clean it up."
She replied, "Oh, that's not a problem. I know you just bought it."
What the… well that's creepy. I guess if she came from the main local rich family then she would know that.
Wait, what did she say her name was? I don't think it was Donyoku. In fact I don't think it was even from Yamato.
When we were at the door I unlocked it then opened it with three hard pulls that made a screeching sound.
Once we were inside I apologized again, "Sorry, I don't have any inside slippers, but I just cleaned the floor. So, it should be clean."
"That's ok, I often don't wear slippers inside."
I popped my shoes off and lined them up, she took her heels off and stepped onto the wooden floor with her tights.
I got another good look at her as she took her heels off. She was wearing a suit with a pencil skirt, with a fluffy overcoat. It was as if the cold CEO girl boss from Xia novels came to life, the only difference, this girl wasn't cold. She was glamorous and flashy.
With dangling diamond earrings and necklace. The necklace drawing the eye downward to the exposed cleavage. Her white blouse was not buttoned all the way up which left a soul snatching sight.
I only glanced at it and felt my head spinning again.
This woman is dangerous.
I led everyone upstairs to the living room. I had them place the new TV and sound system next to the old TV. Then had them place the food and drinks onto the coffee table.
I said, "We can talk here. If you want something to drink these are the options."
"I'm fine, let's get right into it." With that she dismissed her guards, took off her overcoat, and sat down on the chair opposite me.
She started, "Once again, hello, Mr. Ambrose. I'm Fengbao Xue Qing, I represent a company that would like to work together with you."
"So you are not a part of the Donyoku family?"
"Haha. The Donyoku family wishes they could have even the slightest connection to us. So? How about working with us?"
"Well, I still need to hear about what company and what benefits. As well as what you expect from me?"
"Huh?" She was shocked for some reason.
"What are you so surprised about? Isn't it common sense to know about these things before agreeing to anything?"
"Ha, yes, it is. It has just been a long time since someone hasn't just done what I wanted. Usually people would just agree with whatever I wanted."
"That's not hard to believe. You are attractive, but for people to be so flippant about their futures is crazy."
"I agree. I always found it rather frustrating. That my appearance gained unmatched "favor" from everyone but my family. They actually feel disgust toward my appearance. Which I am slightly grateful for."
"Umm, yeah."
"Hmm… It seems that the attempt at gaining your pity didn't work. Then I will be more upfront. I am here because my family wants to have you work for them. They are a family that owns a lot of very powerful and influential companies.
They, along with lots of other conglomerates and consortiums, are looking to work with you. I imagine they will be trying to get into contact soon."
"Why? Why would such powerful people care about me?"
"Please, Mr. Ambrose. I'm attractive, not stupid. I, we all saw what happened in the stock market. We know that you have certain abilities, ones that we think will make us a lot of money.
Truthfully, my family isn't a good family to work for. Actually, most of them won't be. They are all greedy and corrupt. They will use you for all you are worth, then throw you away, my family included.
So, how about you join me? I was going to come have a talk with you anyway, before my family made me come. But, now that I've met you, I really want you to work with me, not for me. I don't have as much as my family, but they don't know everything I have been doing.
My business is mainly in Xia but my family has exiled me to Yamato as a "branch leader". But I have managed to start a data collection company that my family doesn't know about. I would like to have your talents help with that.
In exchange I will give you ownership in the company and help hide you from the other major powers of the world.
Trust me when I say they will be coming, and most will not be coming with good intentions. You have presented yourself like a seasoned steak in front of a pack of starving lions."
"Why are you being so honest with me? At least what I think is honest."
"Because it seems like you would appreciate honesty, just like me. I feel like the best way to ensure we would cooperate would be with straight honesty. That lies would only be counter active."
"I see. Your offer does sound good, but I also can't just take your word for it. I need to see what the others have to offer and what they plan to do."
"I see. I kind of thought you would say that, so I can only offer one piece of advice. Be careful, some might not even introduce themselves before they strike."