Early the next morning, Xiao Churan brought the cooperation proposal she had prepared overnight and went with Ye Chen to the Dihao Group.
Looking up at the Dihao Group's hundred-story building, Xiao Churan had no confidence at all.
How could a company as big as the Dihao Group possibly think much of the Xiao Family?
Let alone the Xiao Family's delusion of negotiating a share worth thirty million.
It was like a beggar going to a rich man's house to ask for a thirty-million handout-a complete pipe dream.
Unable to help herself, Xiao Churan said anxiously, "The Dihao Group is such a big company. I don't even know if they'll work with the Xiao Family. I heard Weiwei and Wang Yunfei were beaten and thrown out yesterday. What if I'm beaten and thrown out too, without even getting to see Wang Dongxue?"
Seeing that his wife was worried, Ye Chen said gently, "The Dihao Group only beats people who have no manners. My wife is beautiful and kindhearted, so she'll definitely receive a warm welcome! Don't be afraid, honey. Just go and talk to them."
Xiao Churan said helplessly, "I hope so! Wait for me here."
With that, Xiao Churan took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and walked through the doors of the Dihao Group.
Ye Chen watched her go, then took out his phone and called Wang Dongxue.
"Dongxue, my wife has gone up. You should know what to do with the rest!"
Wang Dongxue immediately said, "Don't worry, young master. I'll make sure the young madam is satisfied."
Ye Chen asked, "By the way, I heard the Dihao Group has extensive dealings with the Zhang Family?"
Wang Dongxue said, "They did work quite closely with the Dihao Group before. They also want to cooperate extensively on our new project this time, and they're submitting their application materials to me. But now it's up to you, young master."
Ye Chen said coldly, "I don't want to see the Zhang Family involved in the new project, and don't work with them again in the future."
Wang Dongxue hurriedly said, "Don't worry. I'll take care of it!"
Meanwhile, Xiao Churan entered the Dihao Group's office building and waited at reception to make an appointment. She didn't even know whether Wang Dongxue, the Dihao Group's vice chairwoman, would be willing to see her.
Before long, a female assistant with a graceful figure walked over. "You're Ms. Xiao Churan, aren't you? Vice Chairwoman Wang is waiting for you in her office. Please follow me."
Xiao Churan nodded. She was still waiting in line to make an appointment, so why was she being called straight in?
Could it be that Wang Dongxue knew she was coming?
But that made no sense... How could someone as famous as Wang Dongxue know who she was?
Although she couldn't figure it out, Xiao Churan knew the opportunity was hard to come by, so she hurried after the assistant.
The female assistant led Xiao Churan straight into Wang Dongxue's office.
When Wang Dongxue saw Xiao Churan, she quickly rose from her chair and greeted her respectfully. "Hello, Ms. Xiao. I'm Wang Dongxue, vice chairwoman of the Dihao Group."
Facing Jinling's famous businesswoman, Xiao Churan felt a little nervous. She said respectfully, "Hello, Chairwoman Wang. I came to discuss the hotel project with you. Although the Xiao Family isn't very strong overall, we work really hard in the renovation business, and we have a very good reputation!"
As she spoke, she nervously handed over a document. "Chairwoman Wang, these are the Xiao Group's company profile and qualification documents. Please take a look."
Smiling, Wang Dongxue took the documents and gave them a quick look before saying directly, "Ms. Xiao, I've looked over your materials. I think the Xiao Family and Emgrand can work together."
"What? Are you serious?" Xiao Churan could hardly believe it.
She had agreed so quickly? How could it be this easy?
Wang Dongxue said with a smile, "Of course I'm serious. Although the Xiao Family itself doesn't meet the Dihao Group's standards for cooperation, our chairman thinks highly of you, Ms. Xiao, and is willing to work with you."
"The chairman?" Xiao Churan exclaimed. "May I ask who your chairman is?"
Wang Dongxue smiled calmly and said, "Our chairman is Young Master Ye of the Ye Family in Yanjing."
"Young Master Ye?"
Xiao Churan frowned. "I don't think I know anyone surnamed Ye, apart from my husband."
Wang Dongxue nodded slightly. Ye Chen had instructed her not to reveal his identity, so that was all she could say.
Apart from Ye Chen, Xiao Churan really didn't know anyone else surnamed Ye. But it had never crossed her mind that her useless husband, who had grown up an orphan, was the Young Master Ye they were talking about.
At that moment, Wang Dongxue continued, "Ms. Xiao, I saw that you listed your desired share of the project as thirty million in your proposal?"
Xiao Churan quickly nodded and asked uncertainly, "Is that too much?"
Wang Dongxue smiled. "Not at all. If anything, it's too little."
Xiao Churan was even more bewildered. "What do you mean?"
Wang Dongxue smiled and said, "Our chairman instructed me to increase your share of the project to sixty million."
As she spoke, Wang Dongxue took out a contract and handed it to Xiao Churan. "Look, the contract has already been drawn up. The total is sixty million. If you think it's acceptable, we can sign it now."
"Ah? This..."
Xiao Churan was truly dumbstruck.
She had never imagined that the Dihao Group, which the Xiao Family couldn't get close to no matter how eagerly they tried, would take the initiative to prepare a contract for her!
What was more, the contract was worth twice as much!
Grandma's target had been thirty million, yet the contract really said sixty million!
She suddenly remembered how, at the meeting last night, her husband Ye Chen had looked so determined when he told her to accept the task.
Why had he been so confident?
And just now, outside the Dihao Group, she had felt very unsure of herself, but he had seemed full of confidence.
Could he have known the outcome all along?
Who on earth was he...