CHAPTER 1031: CHAPTER 1028: THE MISS’S POISE

The profits Bai Yuanhao mentioned do exist, but they are very meager. If all profits are considered ten parts, the Bai Family takes nine parts, and the remaining part is divided among other jewelers, along with various harsh conditions. Back then, the Xiao Family was maneuvered by the Bai Family and almost got into trouble.

There are definitely profits, so Miss Xiao cannot say there are none. Bai Yuanhao clearly wants to argue for the sake of arguing, trying to divert the issue in another direction.

"Lin Tian, how do you think your Miss Xiao would respond so as not to fall into Bai Yuanhao’s trap?" Ou Mengmeng asked. Although she usually liked to joke around, it didn’t mean she didn’t understand anything.

The term "your Miss Xiao" left Lin Tian a bit speechless, but it seemed she was not wrong. He had no choice but to ignore the title and directly said, "If you want to know how Miss Xiao will answer, you have to ask her yourself."

"If it were you, how would you answer?" Ou Mengmeng asked with interest.

Lin Tian smiled slightly and said only four words, "Ask in return."

When everyone thought Miss Xiao was stumped by the question, she calmly asked back, "Mr. Bai, let me ask you a question too. Are you and your son taking turns to get the Xiao Family to share top-quality jadeite?"

This question directly pointed to the core of the conflict and boldly highlighted the Bai Family’s ultimate goal. It’s like two people sparring, and before the warm-up ends, one side reveals their major move—Miss Xiao was just like that, a swordsman with unpredictable strikes.

The unexpectedness of her move was like iron cavalry clashing with swords and spears, a silver bottle suddenly breaking and water bursting forth. Miss Xiao’s strike was just that sudden and caught people off guard.

Bai Yuanhao slightly frowned, unsure of what Miss Xiao meant by her question, finding it somewhat difficult to handle.

After considering many thoughts and still not understanding, Bai Yuanhao cautiously said, "Resource sharing, I believe, is everyone’s common desire."

Bai Yuanhao didn’t directly answer but cleverly turned the Bai Family’s goal into everyone’s goal, trying to tie others to the Bai Family’s chariot.

Miss Xiao suddenly smiled and then said very straightforwardly, "Alright, if the Bai Family is willing to share their jade raw material channels, the Xiao Family won’t be stingy with a few pieces of jadeite."

"This..." Bai Yuanhao couldn’t respond at the moment.

Sharing the Bai Family’s jade raw material channels? What a joke! Even if it cost their lives, the Bai Family would never agree. Being a prestigious jadeite family, one of their biggest advantages lies in owning many channels. If they shared these channels, what advantage would the Bai Family have? It would be like cutting off their roots.

Not only the Bai Family, but every family, every business group present, who doesn’t have unique channels? Who doesn’t have exclusive advantages? Who is willing to share?

Miss Xiao’s point was crystal clear. Isn’t it that all of you want the Xiao Family to share resources? Then let’s all share together, and each of you should also share your unique channels and resources.

If you aren’t willing to share, on what grounds do you demand others to share? This was Miss Xiao’s big move, striking at the heart of all those harboring ulterior motives.

Of course, if they are truly willing to share their resources, Miss Xiao wouldn’t be stingy either. In the end, the Xiao Family stands only to gain, not lose. With this question, Miss Xiao had already positioned herself in an invincible place.

"Miss Xiao truly is a standout among the younger generation, comparable to Ou Qinglan," Ning Weirong nodded in admiration.

"Indeed, Miss Xiao’s words are like her swordsmanship—unpredictable yet every move is sharp and compelling," Wang Wanxi laughed.

The merchants who intended to challenge the Xiao Family had complex expressions on their faces. They exchanged glances before continually shaking their heads.

Clearly, these merchants would never share their exclusive resources. Thus, in such a public setting, how could they reasonably ask others to share?

However, once the arrow is loosed, it cannot return to the bow. Since they had started, they wouldn’t easily give up. At this moment, Bai Yuanhao stayed silent, but another merchant stood up.

This merchant was small in stature but had keen, intelligent eyes. He appeared to be very fair and just as he spoke, "Miss Xiao, to be honest, I understand your perspective, but if you monopolize quality resources, how can we continue our businesses?"

Lin Tian glanced at the small merchant a few times and asked Yun Haoyu, "Uncle Yun, what business is this person in?"

"His ancestors were doctors, starting with healing medicines, later opening a pharmaceutical factory which became quite sizable. Recently seeing profits in jadeite and gemstones, he invested money into the gemstone business. This person is quite resourceful. You could say, positively, he’s clever, but negatively, he’s petty and lacking in breadth," Yun Haoyu explained to Lin Tian, adding a mild evaluation.

Healing medicine? That’s a kind of recovery medicine, and Lin Tian understood. The Xiao Family’s recovery medicine was selling exceptionally well, naturally affecting the market for other recovery medicines. Furthermore, the small merchant had invested in gemstones, coincidentally an area where the Xiao Family was also thriving, so it’s understandable why the small merchant was so eager to challenge them.

Miss Xiao turned her gaze to the small merchant and calmly said, "Boss Zhao, what you’re saying might be inappropriate. If I remember correctly, your ancestors started with a recipe for healing medicine. Zhao Family’s healing medicine was known for being quality and cheap, quickly capturing the recovery medicine market once released. Many peers were impacted, some even went bankrupt. Did they ever come after you for it, or did you ever give an explanation?"

Boss Zhao never expected Miss Xiao to be so well-prepared, knowing even the Zhao Family’s history thoroughly.

For a moment, he couldn’t refute, feeling a little embarrassed, and in his anger, he retorted, "Hmph, you’re being unreasonable. Times are different; how can you compare them!"

"Different times? Then let me mention something recent. Half a year ago, the Zhao Family targeted a pharmaceutical production line, using your strong backing to suppress the opposing side, cutting off their capital chain, and taking advantage of the opportunity to low-cost acquire the pharmaceutical factory. Am I right?" Miss Xiao coldly countered.

"You..." Boss Zhao was momentarily speechless, only able to argue superficially, "This is competition, survival of the fittest!"

"Competition? Then the Xiao Family is merely engaging in fair competition as well," Miss Xiao smiled faintly and said.

"Miss Xiao, are you saying there’s no room left for us?" Another merchant stood up, speaking with a cold face.

After he finished, several more merchants stood up, each taking a turn, with all criticism directed at Miss Xiao, suggesting the merchants were uniting against the Xiao Family.

Meanwhile, the Shen Family sat calmly on the side, watching the group of merchants criticize the Xiao Family with excitement. Shen Liyan’s face revealed a smile.

However, among the group of accusing merchants, all were men; not a single female merchant came forward to reproach the Xiao Family or Miss Xiao.