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"This is the store I invested in, why did you let him take over?"

This makes Mark's investment worthless.

"We are open for business, we want to attract money from all directions, and we want to welcome customers from all directions. If customers come to us to apply for credit cards and spend money, there is no reason to chase them away."

"It's a different era now, and you still have this kind of mentality. Can you please have some standards and attitude when doing business? Look at any big and strong beauty industry that doesn't have a certain threshold. If you let such a sneaky man in, who would dare to consume there?"

It’s okay for other industries, but it’s a very legitimate request for beauty salons not to accept male customers, and some projects do require privacy.

"You're the one who said the dog was sneaky. Zhao Ling's image isn't that bad. He looks like a decent person. How could he scare people away from coming?"

"Why, you have a crush on Zhao Ling? That's great. If you can take down Zhao Ling, you can be considered to have saved Tian Ye."

Among the people Mark knew, he felt that only Fang Yuan was capable of playing with Zhao Ling.

"Don't you know I'm single? I don't want any man who offers him to me."

"Since you don't want it, what good words can you say for him?"

Even if he wanted to, it would be difficult for Fang Yuan to take down Zhao Ling. Mark just said that, completely giving up hope.

"Is Zhao Ling really that scary, scaring customers away from coming?"

"Don't ask me, ask your members. Isn't it scary to see a middle-aged man coming in and out of a beauty salon all the time?"

"We don't have that many members, so this period of time is a free trial."

"Why, are you so short of customers?"

"Yes, Mr. Ma, would you like to come and apply for a card as well?"

"I'm not the kind of sleazy guy who likes to hang out with women. Why would I apply for a card?"

"As the big boss, can't you support our work?"

"I can't support it. Not only can I not support it, I have to resist it. As an investor, I now ask you to return Zhao Ling's card to him."

"I finally got someone to apply for the card, but you asked me to cancel it. How do you want me to explain this to Tian Ye?"

It’s not that Fang Yuan couldn’t explain to Tian Ye, it’s just that Fang Yuan himself is much more money-grubber than Tian Ye.

If a person wants to live so freely, he must have financial support.

"Just tell Tian Ye that the investor doesn't agree with your philosophy of receiving both men and women, and ask her to refund Zhao Ling and not receive male guests in the future."

Mark was willing to spend money just to save trouble at this time.

"Mark, why are you here?"

In order to see the effect of Fang Yuan's execution, Mark found some free time and went to the beauty salon.

"I was passing by and remembered that your store was nearby, so I came to take a look and see if Manao was there."

It was Mark's first time here, so he took a look around after entering.

Although I haven't gone in yet, I just took a look at it at the front desk, but I can still see that the decoration is not bad. Most of the money should be spent on decoration.

"Let's go to the office and talk."

After looking at the customers and employees walking back and forth, Tian Ye brought Mark to the office, poured tea, and then said:

"Manou isn't here."

Mark returned the puzzled look and waited for Tian Ye's explanation.

After school, Manou should not be without Tianye.

"It was our mom who went to pick up Manou today. Manou is with mom now."

"Did the old lady come to see you?"

It is not surprising that Ling Mingyu asked Mark for agate and asked Tian Ye to take the children to play.

Originally, Ling Mingyu was closer to Tian Ye.

But this closeness has become distant without the bond of Mark.

Something must have happened to restore intimacy.

"Mom came here a few days ago."

"In the store, beauty?"

Mark thinks it would be a good thing if Ling Mingyu could really pay attention to beauty.

This might be a sign of a late-life romance. If he wasn't a scammer, Mark would be happy to see it happen.

"No, she just heard that I started my own business and came to see me. Then she told me that if I was busy with the store, she could help take care of the agate. It just so happened that you were busy during this period and didn't have time, so I asked our mother to pick it up directly."

This is much better than Ling Mingyu's attitude when she looked for Mark.

"Okay, forget it if Manou isn't here. I'll pick him up some weekend to play with him."

"Just tell me when you're not busy." After a pause, Tian Ye asked, "Is Lily doing well recently?"

"pretty good."

There has been no problem with Mali in the past two days, so it is not against one's conscience to say this.

"Then tell her that I'm busy these days. The store is holding an event. I'll treat her to a meal after I'm done with these days."

"I'll tell her."

Before Mark could ask about the business, the door of Tian Ye's office was pushed open from the outside. Before he saw anyone, he heard the questioning voice:

"Tian Ye, Tian Ye, why did you refund my card?"

After seeing clearly that Mark was there, the visitor's face showed a bit of embarrassment: "Mark, why are you here?"

"You can appear here, so it's no wonder that I'm here." Mark replied with a cold face.

I didn't ask Fang Yuan if Zhao Ling came here every day, but Mark only came here this once and happened to run into Zhao Ling, which means that this person comes here often.

Just from the fact that he could get straight into Tian Ye’s office, you could tell that Zhao Ling was quite familiar with the beauty salon.

"Zhao Ling, can you please stop disturbing my work? Who told you to come in without knocking? I told you not to apply for a card here, but you insisted that I go to the front desk and apply for it secretly while I was away. Can't I refund it for you?"

Tian Ye also replied to Zhao Ling with a cold face.

It’s hard to say the reason. Is it because of what Mark, the investor, said, or does Tian Ye really think so?

"We have been classmates for so many years. You have finally started a business. Isn't it my duty to support you?" Zhao Ling said as a matter of course.

"If you want to talk, just stand here and talk. Why are you getting so close?"

Seeing Zhao Ling talking, he walked to Mark and Tian Ye, and Mark stopped Zhao Ling.

Tian Ye’s office is not big, and the sofa is not big either.

Mark sat on a single sofa and Tian Ye sat on a double sofa. If Zhao Ling wanted to sit over there, he would have to sit directly with Tian Ye.

"Mark, you and Tian Ye have nothing to do with each other anymore." Zhao Ling tried to push Mark away.

"Who told you it's okay? She's the mother of my two children. We can never be apart."

Mark meant that he could take care of the field affairs at any time.

"Zhao Ling, we are a women's beauty salon. You, a grown man, insist on applying for a membership card here. Do you think it is right for you to come here for no reason? You have already affected the normal operation of our beauty salon."

Tian Ye spoke as if he didn't see the conflict between the two people.

"Women's beauty salons only accept women?" Zhao Ling paused and said, "Then I can support you. My company has so many customers and employees, who doesn't need it? Just get some for them and I'll send them there when I get back."

Zhao Ling runs an architectural design company, and he is best at giving gifts and public relations projects. He is indeed very good at this.

"Zhao Ling, I've already said that I don't need you to apply for a card here. I can run my own business well and don't need your charity." Using money to bribe people is a very useful method most of the time, but it doesn't apply to Tian Ye, at least not so directly.

"How can this be considered charity? I really want to help you and support you."

"You're not supporting me, you're insulting me."

Tian Ye's character is also quite stubborn.

Quitting your job to start a business obviously means you want to prove your ability, so you won't be willing to rely on others.

Otherwise, whether it was Zhao Ling’s previous investment or Mark’s investment, they would not have been done in secret.

"I didn't mean that..."

"Of course it's not what you meant. I understand everything. Zhao Ling, you want to use money to bully people, but there are plenty of girls out there waiting for you to bully them. You've really misjudged Tian Ye by using the same tactics you used on those girls. After knowing each other for so many years, have you always thought that Tian Ye is such a superficial person?"

The tactics Zhao Ling used on Tian Ye were no different from the ones he usually used to pick up young girls.

It's just about spending money. The difference lies in whether people are reserved or not, and whether to choose direct or indirect.

"Mark, this is a matter between the two of us, stop fanning the flames here, I don't mean that."

Seeing Tian Ye’s face getting darker and darker, Zhao Ling became angry.

"That's not what I meant. What did I mean? I know you're good at talking, but talking is useless. I'll tell you after seeing what you did."

"Zhao Ling, please go away and don't come to my store anymore."

Tian Ye was obviously angry. Although Tian Ye rarely showed anger on his face, it could be heard in his voice.

“Tian Ye, why do you resist me so much when Mark appears? I really don’t mean what Mark said.”

Of course Zhao Ling didn't want to leave in disgrace, so he tried to explain to Tian Ye.

"Let's go, don't force me to use force." Mark said to Zhao Ling.

"Mark, don't think you can get away with being rough with me. I've always let you go."

It can really be said that there are very few men who are not stubborn, especially in front of a woman they like.

"Are you so unwilling to be decent that you have to force me to do it?"

Mark stood up and pulled Zhao Ling out of Tian Ye's office.

After leaving the office and out of Tian Ye's sight, Mark began to carry Zhao Ling away, directly carrying him out of the beauty salon and pushing him into a corner:

"What are you giving in to? Do you know who is giving in to whom now?"

"Mark, I know you already have a girlfriend!"

After letting Zhao Ling feel Mark's power, Zhao Ling stopped arguing with Mark.

"Why, you, Zhao Ling, are the only one who can change girlfriends more frequently than changing clothes, but can't I, Mark, find a girlfriend?"

Mark knew his situation and couldn't hide it from Zhao Ling who was still working as a spy in modern times.

But I really don’t know what this person’s howl means.

"Since you have a girlfriend and don't want to get back with Tian Ye, why do you keep stopping me from pursuing Tian Ye? I didn't do anything during your marriage."

This means begging for mercy from Mark, wanting Mark to let him go.

"Because I know you, Zhao Ling. If the mother of the children is deceived by you, Zhao Ling, I will not be able to explain to my two children. Do you understand?" It's not easy for Mark to find excuses.

"Mark, I am sincere to Tian Ye this time, otherwise I would not have not been married until now."

"Don't tell me that. Your love for any girl is not sincere. But how long does your sincerity last each time? You don't get married because you haven't had enough fun. Don't tell me your excuses for fooling little girls."

Being trapped in love makes it easy for Zhao Ling to disguise himself as a "affectionate big boy".

Of course, the disguise was so successful that it might be because she was a smart girl who saw through it but didn’t say anything.

Everyone takes what they need, and no one should be too serious about it.

The difference between Zhao Ling's attitude towards Tian Ye and other girls is that he has more feelings for Tian Ye from his student days.

This feeling can make Zhao Ling's love for Tian Ye last a little longer, but not too long.

"Mark, we have known each other for so many years, you should trust me."

"Yes, I believe more than you do that you can't stay with women for long. I warn you, don't set your sights on Tian Ye, or you can't blame me for being rude."

Although the warning didn't last long, it was better than Zhao Ling continuing to pester him.

After leaving the beauty salon, Mark didn't want to go back. He sent a message to Tian Ye saying he was leaving and chose to go home directly.

Although he met Zhao Ling, it was not as pleasant as the chat between Mark and Tian Ye, and Mark didn't have time to do anything.

But a trip to the beauty salon has fulfilled the purpose.

"Uncle, congratulations."

"Congratulations, you deserve half of the credit for my medal."

Mark was also very happy because he won the first place in the city league.

It is really not easy for an ordinary school to win a sports trophy in Beijing.

"Uncle, show me your medal."

"Here you go." Mark handed the medal to Wang Xiaomi. Seeing Wang Xiaomi couldn't let it go, Mark continued, "If you like it so much, I'll give it to you."

"Uncle, this is your most important medal, right?"

"It's okay. I still have a trophy in my office."

Mark doesn't really care about medals, as long as the results are real, that's enough.

"I'll help you keep it well."

"Okay, from now on, my honor will be in your custody."

Although Mark doesn't have any honors he wants to fight for for the time being.

But this time, since the coach won the first prize, he will definitely be named an outstanding teacher in the school.

"Uncle, if only you could deal with my mom sooner, then we could be together openly."

Wang Xiaomi hugged Mark, and it was obvious that she wanted to marry Mark. If Mark proposed to her, it would most likely be successful.

"This matter cannot be rushed. Does your family need anything recently?"

It’s okay to let Old Zhang help cause some trouble for Wang Lanfang.

The person that Wang Lanfang had recently been trying to find for Wang Xiaomi was rejected by Old Zhang as soon as she got the information.

But let Old Zhang find out what Wang Lanfang needs.

This person is totally unreliable. If he really finds out the truth, Old Zhang will go and show his courtesy himself, and Mark won't have a chance to do so.

"Our lives are so simple, there's no need for anything."

This mother and daughter are both the type who are content with what they have and do not have much pursuit for material things.

It’s hard to imagine what kind of mother she is to raise a daughter like Wang Xiaomi.

"Isn't there anything your mother wants but hasn't got?"

"I have to think about this carefully." After thinking with his chin propped up, Wang Xiaomi realized: "Are you asking these questions to please my mother?"

"Isn't this as it should be?" (End of this chapter)