Although the butler has always worked at the Xiao Mansion, no one knows exactly what kind of influence this family has. Even though he only stays at the Xiao Mansion, he is completely aware of external matters.

Moreover, it’s through the butler that the old man gets the news. It can be said that in this family, apart from the old man, the butler is the most formidable.

However, this old butler has always been loyal to the old man, so the old man has no doubts at all.

The person who could surprise the old butler must have come from Jin City. Even Old Master Xiao is interested. If they had come from Jin City, there are actually quite a few at the Headquarters, given the need to seek cooperation, but going to the branch office seems rather baffling.

Old Master Xiao couldn’t shake the feeling that this person also went to Xu Ke’s branch office.

Sure enough, the old butler shook his head: "Yes, I’m also curious about what that person is up to. And after going to the branch office, Secretary Zhou, who received him, said he directly wanted to see Xu Ke. After finding Xu Ke, they talked in the meeting room for quite a long time, and even seemed to be in good spirits. Secretary Zhou couldn’t find out anything, so we don’t know either, but the person said he came from Jin City."

"I made a few guesses. The kind of elderly demeanor from Jin City, and after checking some data, as the person was tightly covered, I have no way to tell, but it’s probably that person from Jin City."

Speaking of that person from Jin City, there is no other one than Old Master Xu from the Xu Group. Back in the day, when Old Master Xu had just come to power, almost not just Jin City, but the entire nation was shaken.

And that person had particularly formidable methods. Never mind other people, even Old Master Xiao, who is currently in Changnan, was somewhat terrified of him. It’s said that back then, even the most powerful businessmen in Jin City were subdued by him.

"Wasn’t it said that he had already retired from the business world these past few years? Why would he appear now? And I don’t think it’s possible. Currently, it’s the era of power struggles within the Xu Group. Those old employees want to capture Old Master Xu’s power since the Xu Group has no heir, but how could Old Master Xu, such a person, easily hand over his power?"

Old Master Xiao spoke. If Old Master Xiao is the god of Changnan, then Old Master Xu is a national deity, someone in the business world whom nearly no one doesn’t regard as their belief.

Even Old Master Xiao, with all his fame and fortune, is filled with admiration whenever Old Master Xu is mentioned.

"I know it’s unlikely to be him, yet the description and silhouette are incredibly similar. He’s never come to such small places. I have some doubts most likely it’s him. Should we ask the branch office’s CEO, but I feel that’s quite inappropriate."

The butler felt quite helpless. Previously, he also considered trying to get news from Xu Ke, but whenever he thought that the old master might get upset, he gave up on that idea.

Sure enough, the old master wouldn’t easily probe into other people’s secrets unless the person spoke out about them directly.

"Alright, it’s someone else’s secret. If they don’t want to tell us, there must be a reason. Why must you pry? Moreover, there’s no need to know. If Xu Ke wants to tell, he will naturally do so. Why should we be overly curious?"

Old Master Xiao, though wanting to know if that person might be his idol, dared not overstep Xu Ke’s boundaries. After all, Xu Ke had once saved someone’s life, and with such an outstanding young man, the Xiao Family already felt indebted.

The butler, of course, knew what was in the old master’s heart, yet with such a sentimental and righteous master, the debts indeed lay upon the branch office’s CEO.

"Master, if you feel truly indebted, you could promote his position. Besides, it’s said the Chairman and he get along extremely well, so much so they even play games together."

The two even play games together; suddenly Old Master Xiao stood up, looking at the butler.

"It’s said that indulgence leads to downfall. Indulgence leads to downfall. Two people even gather to play games. If they are put together, what chaos would ensue? And the Chairman already shows no promise and is so indulged, that cannot do."

Old Master Xiao struck his cane, looking particularly angry, leaving even the butler speechless; apparently, the master really couldn’t get past this for now.

Indeed, upon hearing that the Chairman was playing games, the master’s temper flared up immediately.

The butler realized he had misspoken, but regarding the Chairman, the old master would have found out sooner or later. It’s not his fault, anyway, it was now up to the Chairman to take care of himself, the secret was out.

Indeed, as Old Master Xiao thought this over, he immediately dialed the number over there. Unexpectedly, after many rings, no one answered.

It was not until the fifth call that Xiao Zhen’s assistant finally picked up. When the assistant saw it was from the old master, he immediately felt pressured; having had two encounters with the old master, he understood better than anyone the imposing aura he carried, something even the Chairman lacked. But now he had to hurry to find the Chairman.

Upon seeing the call from the old master, Xiao Zhen, though annoyed at having his game interrupted, dared not slack off and nervously picked up the phone.

"Um, Dad, I’m still working. What’s the matter? If something needs discussing, can it wait? I still have a meeting."

"Old master, please hang up quickly. If you don’t hang up soon, my game will be lost. This team battle relies on his output."

Xiao Zhen was anxious, but the old master, of course, knew what his son was really up to. Seeing his son act so urgently, it was clear he’d gotten addicted to gaming. The thought of failing to work properly thereafter riled up the old master even more.

"What’s your rush? I haven’t even spoken clearly yet, and you’re so hastily occupied? If you were really in a meeting, could I interrupt you? I’m afraid you’re not meeting but indulging, how many times have I told you, work properly, yet you listen not one bit."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhen understood fully; who on earth had passed that info to the old man? What now? Frantically turning, he saw Xu Ke still engrossed in the game, unaffected.

If the old man knew, wouldn’t he strip him bare?

"Dad, you must be mistaken! I’m not indulging, just listening to the branch CEO report about their game, please, you must believe me."