Early the next morning, Xiao Churan, with the proposal she had worked on overnight, headed to the Emgrand Group with Ye Chen by her side.


Looking up at the towering 100-story Emgrand Group building, Xiao Churan felt completely overwhelmed.


How could a company as enormous as the Emgrand Group ever notice the Xiao family?


Let alone the Xiao family’s audacious goal of securing a 30-million-yuan share in the project.


It felt as ridiculous as a beggar asking a billionaire for 30 million in charity—an impossible dream.


However, having publicly accepted this task from her grandmother, Xiao Churan was determined to at least give it a try.


Seeing her anxiety, Ye Chen gently smoothed her hair and said, “Don’t worry, my dear. Just go in and talk to them. You’ll definitely succeed.”


Xiao Churan sighed helplessly. “Let’s hope so. Wait here for me.”


Taking a deep breath, she mustered her courage and stepped through the doors of the Emgrand Group.


Watching her leave, Ye Chen took out his phone and called Wang Dongxue.


“Dongxue, my wife is on her way up. You know what to do from here.”


Wang Dongxue immediately replied, “Rest assured, Young Master. I’ll make sure Madam is completely satisfied.”


Ye Chen then asked, “By the way, I heard the Zhang family has deep ties with the Emgrand Group?”


Wang Dongxue replied, “They did have significant cooperation with us in the past. For this new project, they’re eager to deepen their involvement and have already submitted application materials. However, we’re waiting for your decision.”


Ye Chen said coldly, “For this new project, I don’t want the Zhang family involved. In fact, cut off all future collaborations with them as well.”


Wang Dongxue responded promptly, “Understood, Young Master. Consider it done.”


…


Meanwhile, Xiao Churan entered the Emgrand Group lobby and waited at the reception desk to make an appointment. She wasn’t even sure if Vice Chair Wang Dongxue would agree to see her.


Moments later, a poised female assistant approached her. “Are you Ms. Xiao Churan? Vice Chair Wang is waiting for you in her office. Please, follow me.”


Xiao Churan was taken aback. She hadn’t even had the chance to make an appointment, yet she was being called in directly?


Could it be that Wang Dongxue already knew she was coming?


But how could that be possible? Wang Dongxue was such a renowned figure—how would she know someone like Xiao Churan?


Although she couldn’t make sense of it, Xiao Churan knew this was a rare opportunity. She quickly followed the assistant.


The assistant led her straight to Wang Dongxue’s office.


As soon as Wang Dongxue saw Xiao Churan, she immediately stood up from her chair and greeted her respectfully, “Hello, Ms. Xiao. I’m Wang Dongxue, Vice Chair of the Emgrand Group.”


Facing the famous businesswoman of Jinling, Xiao Churan felt a bit nervous. She respectfully said, “Hello, Vice Chair Wang. I’ve come today to discuss the hotel project with you. Although the Xiao family isn’t very strong overall, we’ve worked hard in the renovation business and have a good reputation.”


As she spoke, she nervously handed over her documents. “Vice Chair Wang, here’s an introduction to the Xiao Group and our qualifications. Please have a look.”


Wang Dongxue smiled graciously, took the documents, glanced through them briefly, and said directly, “Ms. Xiao, I’ve reviewed your materials, and I believe the Xiao family can collaborate with the Emgrand Group.”


“What? Is that true?” Xiao Churan was stunned.


They agreed so quickly? How could it be so easy?


Wang Dongxue smiled and said, “Of course, it’s true. Although the Xiao family’s qualifications don’t quite meet our standards, our chairman has a very high opinion of you and is willing to work with you.”


“The chairman?” Xiao Churan exclaimed in surprise. “May I ask who your chairman is?”


Wang Dongxue smiled lightly and said, “Our chairman is Young Master Ye of the Ye family from Yanjing.”


“Young Master Ye?”


Xiao Churan frowned slightly. “I don’t think I know anyone with the last name Ye, except for my husband.”


Wang Dongxue nodded subtly. Following Ye Chen’s instructions not to reveal his identity, she could only say this much.


Xiao Churan indeed didn’t know anyone else with the surname Ye, but it never crossed her mind that her husband, the seemingly insignificant orphan, was the “Young Master Ye” they were talking about.


At this moment, Wang Dongxue added, “Ms. Xiao, I noticed that your proposal requests a 30-million-yuan share in the project?”


Xiao Churan quickly nodded, feeling uncertain. “Is that too much?”


Wang Dongxue smiled warmly. “Not at all. In fact, it’s too little.”


Xiao Churan was even more puzzled. “What do you mean?”


Wang Dongxue explained, “Our chairman has instructed me to increase your share to 60 million.”


As she spoke, Wang Dongxue pulled out a contract and handed it to Xiao Churan. “Here, the contract has already been drafted. It’s for a total of 60 million yuan. If you’re okay with it, we can sign it right now.”


“What? This…”


Xiao Churan was utterly dumbfounded.


She had never imagined that the Emgrand Group, a company the Xiao family could only dream of associating with, would not only welcome her but also prepare a contract in advance!


And the amount was doubled!


Her grandmother’s target was 30 million, but the contract actually stated 60 million!


She suddenly remembered how resolute her husband Ye Chen had been last night, encouraging her to take on this task.


Why was he so confident?


And just now, at the entrance of the Emgrand Group, while she was feeling unsure and anxious, he seemed completely certain of success.


Could he have known the outcome all along?


Who exactly was he…?