Dong Ruolin’s start date at the Emgrand Group, arranged by Wang Dongxue, was set for the next day.


After leaving Tianxiang Pavilion, Ye Chen escorted her to her hotel and then took his leave.


As she reflected on the dinner and her shocking revelations, she also began pondering her future.


This trip to Jinling was ostensibly for a job at Emgrand Group, but she carried a secret family mission.


Her father had told her that confidential news indicated the top-tier Ye Family of Yanjing had recently located their long-lost heir and gifted him the Emgrand Group to hone his skills.


This meant that the Ye Family heir was in Jinling, and he was none other than the chairman of Emgrand Group.


The Dong Family, though a prominent second-tier family in Yanjing, was leagues beneath the Ye Family, who occupied the pinnacle of wealth and power.


Her family hoped that Dong Ruolin could get close to the Ye heir before his identity became public knowledge. If a union could be formed, a marriage with the Ye Family would ensure the Dong Family’s ascent to greatness.


Although Dong Ruolin felt uneasy about such an arrangement, the weight of her family’s ambitions spurred her forward.


She believed her exceptional beauty, intellect, and accomplishments, coupled with her untainted reputation, would surely capture the attention of the Ye heir.


If she succeeded in marrying him, the Dong Family would ascend to the ranks of Yanjing’s elite families.


Thinking about this, she was filled with anticipation for her new job.


She also couldn’t help but wonder about the mysterious Ye heir—his age, appearance, and demeanor. Was he a suave and handsome gentleman?


With these thoughts swirling, she pulled out her phone and opened a video she’d saved.


It was the viral clip with tens of millions of views showing a mysterious tycoon humiliating the sales director with cash at a luxury car dealership.


Dong Ruolin had analyzed this video thoroughly before. She knew it was shot in Jinling and coincided with the timeline of the Ye heir’s reappearance.


She surmised that the mysterious tycoon in the video was most likely the Ye Family heir and chairman of Emgrand Group.


Staring at the blurry silhouette in the video, she studied the man’s figure and demeanor.


The clip suggested he was in his twenties—tall, lean, and exuding an aura of dominance. Although his face wasn’t visible, his build was impeccable, rivaling that of any model.


However, as she watched, an odd thought crossed her mind.


Why does he feel a bit like Ye Chen?


But she quickly dismissed the idea.


Ye Chen was a live-in son-in-law to the Xiao Family, a family so insignificant they couldn’t even compare to a strand of the Ye Family’s hair.


If Ye Chen were truly the Ye heir, why would he settle for being a live-in son-in-law in such a shabby household?


She shook her head and laughed at herself for overthinking.


The next morning, Dong Ruolin arrived at Emgrand Group, where Wang Dongxue personally handled her onboarding.


Wang Dongxue introduced her to the administrative department, explained her role, and said,

“Ruolin, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me directly or come to my office.”


Dong Ruolin smiled gratefully and cautiously asked,

“Vice Chairman Wang, is there any chance I could meet the chairman? Since I’ll be handling administrative affairs, it would be helpful to recognize him to avoid any unintentional disrespect.”


Wang Dongxue immediately became wary.


Ye Chen had specifically instructed her to keep an eye on Dong Ruolin, and now this newcomer was already asking to meet the chairman. It confirmed her suspicions that Dong Ruolin wasn’t here just for the job.


Feigning nonchalance, Wang Dongxue replied,

“Our chairman rarely visits the office. But if he does, I’ll let him know. If he’s willing to meet you, I’ll inform you.”


Though slightly disappointed, Dong Ruolin nodded with a smile.

“Thank you, Vice Chairman Wang.”


Back in her office, Wang Dongxue reported this to Ye Chen, who became more cautious.


“This woman is definitely here for me,” he thought.

“Is she trying to harm me or seduce me?”


Regardless of her intentions, Ye Chen found her presence unsettling and resolved to keep his distance.


That evening, Xiao Churan invited Dong Ruolin to dinner at a high-end restaurant, and as her husband, Ye Chen had to accompany them.


Though he wasn’t thrilled about seeing Dong Ruolin again, he reluctantly agreed.


When they arrived at the restaurant, Ye Chen was startled to find that Xiao Churan had reserved the Sky Garden at the Shangri-La Hotel.


The Sky Garden Ballroom, usually reserved for VIP guests, was famously off-limits for private events. However, Ye Chen had managed to book it exclusively for their wedding anniversary, making it a historic exception.


With only three days left until their anniversary, the Shangri-La had already put up a prominent notice at the entrance:


“In three days, the Sky Garden will be reserved for a distinguished guest. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!”


Anyone who read the notice was left astounded.


Someone had actually reserved the Sky Garden?


This venue, known for its exclusivity, had refused even the city’s top officials.


Who could possibly have the clout to secure it?


Xiao Churan noticed the sign and exclaimed,

“Wow! Someone reserved the Sky Garden? That’s incredible!”


Ye Chen smiled faintly.

“What’s so incredible? Isn’t that what ballrooms are for?”


“You don’t understand,” Xiao Churan explained.

“This is the Shangri-La, a global luxury chain. Their Sky Garden is a signature feature. They never allow private reservations, even for the most influential people.”


She sighed in admiration.

“Whoever reserved it must have an extraordinary background. It’s so impressive!”


Ye Chen chuckled and said,

“Maybe it’s someone who loves their wife and wants to hold a special wedding.”


Xiao Churan looked amazed.

“A wedding here? That would mean they deeply love their wife. She’s so lucky!”