Chapter 2
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Chapter 2: I Have Cash of One Hundred Billion
One hundred billion?!
Ye Chen was left dumbfounded.
He knew that his grandfather’s family was wealthy, but back then he was too young to grasp the concept of money; he only knew that the Ye family was one of the top families in Jincheng and across the country.
However, he had no idea how much money they actually had.
But at this moment, he had an inkling.
One hundred billion was just pocket money; the entire Ye family was probably worth over a trillion!
To be honest, at this moment, he felt a surge of excitement deep within.
Yet, thinking of his parents’ deaths, he found it hard to forgive his grandfather, who bore some responsibility.
Tang Sihai noticed his inner turmoil and quickly said, “Young Master, you are a member of the Ye family. This money is rightfully yours, and strictly speaking, it belongs to your father.”
“The old master said that if you are willing to return, the family’s trillion-dollar estate will be inherited by you. If you choose not to return, this money will serve as your living expenses.”
“Oh, by the way, the largest enterprise in Ling City, the Empire Group, valued at one thousand billion Yan country dollars, was fully acquired by the Ye family yesterday. Now all the shares are under your name, and you can go to the Empire Group for the handover tomorrow!”
Ye Chen found it hard to believe.
Was the Ye family really investing this much for him?
One hundred billion on a black card, and the Empire Group worth one thousand billion!
Although Ling City was home to many hidden talents, the only true powerhouse was the Empire Group. Any family had to bow down before it; it was the king of the commercial realm in Ling City!
Even the Xiao family, who had humiliated him today, the Wang family, and the Zhang family, who pursued Xiao Churan, were mere small fries in front of the Empire Group!
He never expected that it was now his?
At this moment, Tang Sihai handed him a business card and said, “Young Master, you might need to calm down and think this through. I won’t disturb you any longer. Here’s my number; feel free to call me if you need anything!”
After saying that, Tang Sihai turned and left.
Once he was gone, Ye Chen stood there in a daze.
He didn’t know if he should accept the Ye family’s compensation.
But upon reflection, considering the hardships he had endured over the past decade, the humiliation he faced after marrying into the Xiao family, this was the Ye family’s compensation to him. Why shouldn’t he accept it?
Moreover, Aunt Li’s medical expenses still required two million, and time was of the essence.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and immediately turned back to the payment counter. “Hello, I would like to pay the two million.”
Swiping the card, entering the password, and the transaction was successful.
The two million was easily transferred to the hospital’s account.
Ye Chen felt as if he was in a dream.
Had he just become a billionaire overnight?
……
He returned home in a daze.
The house was in chaos.
Xiao Churan and her parents did not live in the Xiao family villa but in a very ordinary apartment.
Ever since Xiao Churan married him and the old man Xiao passed away, they had been kicked out.
His mother-in-law was inside, angrily scolding, “That waste, Ye Chen! He made our family lose face today! If you don’t divorce him soon, your grandmother might just kick you out of the Xiao Group!”
Xiao Churan replied, “If I get kicked out, I’ll just find another job.”
“You…” Her mother was exasperated. “What’s so good about that waste? Why can’t you divorce him and marry Zhang Wenhao? If you marry Zhang Wenhao, our family will finally hold our heads high!”
Her father chimed in, “Exactly! Marry Zhang Wenhao, and we’ll be treasures in front of your grandmother. She’ll be trying to curry favor with you every day.”
Xiao Churan said, “Stop it! I won’t divorce Ye Chen.”
“You child!”
As they continued to persuade her, Ye Chen pushed the door open and walked in.
Seeing him, his in-laws wore displeased expressions.
His mother-in-law coldly snorted, “A waste like you still has the face to come back!”
Ye Chen sighed inwardly. His mother-in-law had always looked down on him, but what would she think if she knew he was now the owner of the Empire Group with one hundred billion in cash?
However, Ye Chen wasn’t ready to reveal his identity just yet.
Having been away from the Ye family for many years, who knew what their situation was now? What if exposing himself led to someone in the Ye family being hostile towards him?
So, it was better to keep a low profile for now.
He lowered his head and apologetically said, “Mom, I’m sorry for causing trouble today.”
His mother-in-law scolded, “This is more than just trouble; you’re endangering our family’s lives! Can’t you have a little self-awareness and just get out of our house?”
Xiao Churan quickly said, “Mom, how can you talk like that? Ye Chen is your son-in-law!”
“Shut up!” her mother retorted angrily. “I don’t have a waste of a son-in-law like him! The farther he goes, the better!”
Xiao Churan pushed Ye Chen, “Hurry back to your room.”
Ye Chen nodded gratefully and escaped back to his room.
He had been married to Xiao Churan for three years, but they had never truly lived as a couple; she slept in the bed while he slept on the floor beside it.
That night, Ye Chen couldn’t fall asleep for a long time.
What had happened today was truly shocking, and he couldn’t digest it all at once.
Before going to bed, Xiao Churan asked him, “How is Aunt Li? I still have over a hundred thousand in private savings; you can take it to her tomorrow.”
Ye Chen replied, “No need. Someone has already paid Aunt Li’s fees and sent her to Jincheng for treatment.”
“Really?” Xiao Churan exclaimed in surprise. “Aunt Li is saved?”
“Yes,” Ye Chen said. “Aunt Li has done good deeds throughout her life, helping so many people. Now, finally, someone is repaying her.”
“That’s great,” Xiao Churan nodded and said to Ye Chen, “You can finally relax.”
“Yes.”
Xiao Churan said, “I need to sleep now; there’s been so much going on at the company lately, I’m exhausted.”
Ye Chen asked, “Is something wrong with the company?”
Xiao Churan replied, “Business isn’t doing well. Grandma has been wanting to collaborate with a big company like the Empire Group, but the Xiao family is still too weak; they don’t take us seriously.”
Ye Chen suddenly thought of the Empire Group and asked her, “Is the Xiao family not collaborating with the Empire Group?”
Xiao Churan laughed self-deprecatingly, “How could the Empire Group look at the Xiao family? Even Weiwei’s fiancé, Wang Yunfei, can barely connect with the Empire Group. Grandma is counting on them to marry and help the Xiao family get in touch with the Empire Group.”
Ye Chen nodded.
So, the Xiao family was desperately trying to collaborate with the Empire Group.
However, Grandma Xiao probably never dreamed that the Empire Group was now his…
Thinking of this, Ye Chen decided to take over the Empire Group first and then use it to help Xiao Churan a bit. She had been bullied too much in the Xiao family, and as her husband, he had the responsibility to help her elevate her status within the family.
Churan, your husband is different starting today!
I won’t let anyone look down on you again!
I will make the entire Xiao family bow down to you!
