"Indeed, indeed," the chubby man nodded, revealing a smile more hideous than tears. It was all due to his own foolishness, for revealing such matters.

"Alright, no need to see me off," Bidegla left the office, satisfied with the sight of the chubby man who was half scared to death, not even bothering to have a sip of tea.

Regardless, the source of jade supply had finally been settled, and to think that Hanni Group had initially prevented them from collaborating with Laura. So now, Bidegla naturally had to repay them in kind. They had given gifts, so he couldn't very well not return the favor, could he?

Upon returning to the jewelry store, a large group of journalists had gathered at the entrance, their cameras incessantly capturing the scene. They were reporters from various local media and television stations.

Ned Duda's efficiency in handling matters was indeed high, to have invited these people so quickly.

But it was not entirely Ned Duda's doing. His status as the top young gentleman in the entire Bamboo Sea City was unquestionable, given that his father was the secretary of the municipal party committee. So, he had invited these people for help, and they were faster than anyone else, making sure that they did not miss the opportunity to snatch the front-page headlines from their competitors.

The last time the Laura Jewelry Store robbery had caused such a stir, so now, as they were preparing to open the store, it was only right for them to be interviewed.

Inside the store, Jennie Laura and her colleagues were being interviewed, speaking mainly about the news related to the new store. The interview had probably been going on for quite some time.

"Our other boss is here, you should interview him," Jennie Laura pointed to Bidegla as he walked in, and they seemed to view him as their savior, eagerly directing the attention towards him.

These journalists, although they had come for the opening of the new store, were asking increasingly irrelevant questions, even inquiring about their personal lives, as if prying into their private affairs.

And now that they were in need of others' help, they couldn't just send these people away with a cold face.

"City people," following the direction indicated by Jennie Laura, many media and journalists turned their gaze towards Bidegla. Although the storm of the robbery had passed some time ago, and no one was discussing anything about Bidegla, the events here had attracted a lot of media attention, so these people recognized Bidegla's identity as soon as they saw him.

"What city people? I am just an ordinary person," Bidegla responded calmly to the shouts, then came to stand beside Jennie Laura and her colleagues.

"I heard that your new store is going to open tomorrow. What are your thoughts on the new store? Or are you planning to turn the store into something special?" a reporter asked, and then there was a flash of camera lights, nearly blinding everyone.

"I am naturally very optimistic about the opening of the new store," Bidegla smiled, and then said with a calm expression, "As for what kind of store it will be, it will naturally continue to grow and become strong, and even become an internationally renowned top chain store."

"This city currently only has your store and the Hualian Jewelry Store, and you are opening your store so abruptly. Will your competitors allow you to grow and become stronger?" Another reporter posed a very tricky question.

If it were an ordinary person faced with such a question, they might not know how to respond. But Bidegla was different. He looked deeply at the reporter and then slowly said, "I don't even consider Hualian Jewelry Store a threat. In due time, they will only wish for a good closure."

Bidegla's voice was not very loud, but upon hearing his words, the people present let out a rather large gasp. To openly strike at the opponent in front of so many media, and even wish for the opponent to close down, was truly audacious. And Bidegla's voice was very calm, making people unable to help but believe his words. Hualian Jewelry Store had always been the largest jewelry store in the Bamboo Sea City, and was even about to expand into a chain model.

However, Montezuma has unexpectedly declared that they will be closing their doors for good, which is essentially a declaration of war.

Following this, the reporter asked several questions related to the new store, to which Bidegla responded to each one without divulging any information.

"Alright, since it's the grand opening of our new store, starting from tomorrow for five days, we will be offering a discount of 20% on all premium items. We welcome both new and returning customers," Bidegla announced confidently, making a respectful gesture towards the camera without a hint of nervousness.

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"By the way, we still don't know where your new store will be located. Could you share some insight on this?" the reporter inquired.

"Of course, that's not a problem. I'll have someone take you there shortly to capture some photos, I guarantee it'll be a pleasant surprise for you," Bidegla replied, leading Jennie towards the backstage area.

"By the way, how are things going with that matter?" Jennie Laura suddenly asked as they reached the back.

"With me taking action, there's certainly no issue. The company will ensure a supply for us, and they've even cut off the jade supply of Hualian Jewelry Store," Bidegla calmly stated.

"Are you really declaring war on Hualian Jewelry Store?" Jennie Laura's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Of course, sooner or later there will be a rift between us. With our jewelry store in existence, they will have no choice but to close down. Only one of our businesses can survive," Bidegla nodded, affirming his statement.

"You're truly going mad," Jennie Laura's reaction to Bidegla's words was truly shocking. Hualian Jewelry Store has far more loyal customers than Laura's, and if they take action against them, it could lead to a desperate struggle and end in mutual destruction.

"I'm not being mad; I'm paving the way for the growth and strength of our jewelry store. Since Hanni and his son won't spare us, there's no need for subterfuge. If we want them to close, we need to openly and decisively defeat them," Bidegla's tone was extremely confident, prompting Jennie Laura to nod and say, "I support you."

As Bidegla's woman, all Jennie Laura needed to do now was to unconditionally support her man, even though it was a risky move, it would also prove the strength of their jewelry store.

The interview went very smoothly, and afterwards, Bidegla directly instructed Tamma Jones to take the reporters to capture photos. Of course, these matters no longer required their attention.

Now all they had to do was wait for the television and newspapers to announce the news and officially open for business the next day.

Sure enough, the news of Laura's Jewelry Store opening a new branch was broadcasted on television that very evening, and even the large screens on the commercial streets were displaying the news.

In conclusion, the news of this event has been thoroughly publicized, but whether or not people will come is another matter.

It was already very late when they returned home, but since they were opening for business the next day, Bidegla and the others stayed at the store to discuss matters with Mordhadi, and called all the security personnel and new store staff. Only after ensuring that there were no issues did they finally return home.

Opening a new store required meticulous attention, after all, this was the true first step for Bidegla's career. Although Laura's Jewelry Store's current ability to attract customers was good, with profits of at least tens of thousands, sometimes even hundreds of thousands, coming in every day, this amount was simply too insignificant for Bidegla. He didn't even bother to consider it.

Today, with so many media outlets present, Bidegla naturally had to take real action against Hualian Jewelry Store. Only one jewelry store surviving would have the power to set prices, and that was what truly mattered to him.

In this era, the malice of competition has long been well-known, like two priceless treasures. Will you choose to destroy one, or keep both? To destroy one is to annihilate something irreplaceable, of immeasurable value. Just as in business, only by defeating your opponent do you gain the power to set prices. With no comparison, consumers can only accept what is subtly imposed upon them.

"Jennie, it's time to rest. Everyone is exhausted today," Bidegla said as he entered his own room after taking a shower.

Having just gained Jennie's respect, Bidegla knew not to disturb her on the eve of such an important day.

With his immense ability, she might not even get out of bed tomorrow. Thus, Bidegla chose to retire to his own room.

"Well... then you rest well too," Jennie Laura replied. While she wanted to keep him, she understood the importance of preserving her energy for the grand opening of Jennie Bide Jewelry the next day.

"Now that they're all off to rest, it's my turn to go to sleep as well," Tamma Jones muttered to herself as she rubbed her heavy eyelids and made her way to her own room, feeling a deep sense of loss.

Even the glorious Tamma Jones had been utterly defeated, consumed by thoughts of Bidegla, unable to rid her mind of his presence.

After tossing and turning for about an hour, Tamma Jones still couldn't sleep, feeling an inexplicable sense of worry.

After what seemed like an eternity, in the dead of night, Tamma Jones suddenly brightened up, sat up in bed, and quietly pressed her ear against the door.

After confirming that Bidegla and Jennie Laura had fallen asleep, Tamma Jones quietly retrieved her laptop from the drawer, skillfully turning it on and opening a document that made her blush with embarrassment... hallucinogens.

For Bidegla, she had already made up her mind. She couldn't just go back now.

...

That night, Bidegla slept soundly, without practicing or dreaming, and not a single worry disturbed him.

Early the next morning, Jennie Laura was already outside, returning with breakfast for Bidegla and the others.

That was Jennie, always rising earlier than Bidegla and taking care of their breakfast.

Watching her busy figure, Bidegla felt an overwhelming tenderness and slowly approached her, wrapping his arms around her waist.

"Jennie, why didn't you get some rest?" Bidegla asked gently, feeling a deep sense of contentment.

Having Jennie by his side was a lifelong blessing, and he felt incredibly fulfilled.

"Hehe, I've already gotten used to it. After all, we have to eat breakfast, so I consider it my morning exercise," Jennie Laura replied with a smile, patting the mischievous hand around her waist and saying, "Go wash up, we have a lot of things to deal with today."

"Yes," Bidegla replied with a military salute, causing Jennie Laura to burst into laughter.

"Wow, I can finally enjoy Jennie's lovingly prepared breakfast again. It's been such a long time since I've had a proper breakfast," Tamma Jones said groggily as she made her way down from upstairs. Her eyes lit up at the sight of the breakfast on the table.

During Jennie and Laura's absence, Tamma had been living on instant noodles every day, and it was truly unbearable.