Chapter 5

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Chapter 5: I Will Give It a Try

The two announcements made by the Dihao Group completely ignited the entire Ling City.

It was only after hearing that the Dihao Group had changed ownership that the Xiao family realized why the Wang family had been kicked out by the Dihao Group.

It seems that the new owner of the Dihao Group looks down on families like the Wang family.

However, who exactly is Young Master Ye? This person is incredibly impressive! The Dihao Group, worth over a trillion, was bought just like that—no one in Ling City has such boldness!

In an instant, countless families were stirred into action, eager to establish connections with this mysterious Young Master Ye, while also hoping that their daughters could marry him.

In addition, the Dihao Group’s plan to invest in a two-billion-yuan hotel project sent shockwaves through the entire construction and decoration industry in Ling City!

Two billion!

Even a small share of that would yield a significant profit!

Countless companies were vying for a piece of the pie.

Among them was the money-hungry Old Lady Xiao!

Old Lady Xiao was extremely excited at this moment; a two-billion-yuan project was an excellent opportunity!

If the Xiao family could secure a contract from it, it would truly be a rise to prominence!

Thus, she immediately ordered a family meeting at home that night to discuss how to make breakthroughs in the Dihao Group’s new project, insisting that everyone must attend!

That evening, at the Xiao family villa.

Since the old lady required everyone to be present, Ye Chen went along as well.

He knew the old lady wanted to discuss how to get a share of the Dihao Group’s major project.

So, he thought he could take this opportunity to help his wife, Xiao Churan, gain some recognition!

Upon arriving at the Xiao family villa, Xiao Churan’s cousin, Xiao Hailong, immediately mocked him, “Damn, Ye Chen, you really have thick skin, still daring to come see Grandma!”

Xiao Churan coldly replied, “Stop talking nonsense. It’s Grandma who insisted that everyone from the Xiao family must be here. Ye Chen is my husband, so he is naturally part of the Xiao family!”

Xiao Hailong laughed, “What does he count as a Xiao family member? He’s just a live-in son-in-law!”

Ye Chen rubbed his nose and said to Xiao Churan, “Forget it, dear. Don’t stoop to his level. Let’s hurry inside so Grandma doesn’t have to wait long.”

Xiao Churan nodded, showing no kindness to Xiao Hailong, and led Ye Chen inside.

Seeing this, Xiao Hailong’s expression turned cold; he thought they would have a good show later.

Once in the conference hall, Ye Chen and Xiao Churan found a spot in the corner to sit down.

Soon, Old Lady Xiao walked in, and the family meeting officially began.

Old Lady Xiao sat at the head of the table, tapped it lightly, and said with great enthusiasm, “The Xiao family has been waiting for an opportunity for years, a chance to elevate ourselves into the ranks of Ling City’s elite! Now, this opportunity has finally arrived!”

Old Lady Xiao declared, “This time, the Dihao Group has thrown out a two-billion-yuan major project. Whoever can secure a cooperation contract from it will reap immense benefits!”

“And this is the first major project after the Dihao Group changed ownership, making it a golden opportunity for our Xiao family!”

“If we can cooperate with the Dihao Group and leave a good impression on the new owner, the future of the Xiao family will be limitless!”

Although the old lady was spirited, the people below seemed somewhat unmoved.

In fact, the Xiao family had wanted to cooperate with the Dihao Group for quite some time, but for so long, the Dihao Group had completely ignored them. How could the old lady expect to get a share of the new project now?

Seeing that everyone was silent, Old Lady Xiao angrily questioned, “What’s wrong? Are you all mute? Don’t you have any confidence in securing even a small share from this two-billion-yuan project?”

Everyone exchanged glances, not daring to speak.

Old Lady Xiao’s expression grew more furious as she gritted her teeth, “I’m stating this clearly today: whoever can negotiate a thirty-million cooperation share from the Dihao Group will be the director of the group!”

At this, everyone present was taken aback.

Old Lady Xiao had always been autocratic, and she had never set up a director position within the group. After all, the director holds significant power, and only future successors of the group would be qualified for such a position.

Now, using this position as a reward, it was clear she hoped to inspire courage under the promise of great rewards, showing just how desperate she was for the Dihao Group’s project.

However, while the director position was appealing, it was not easy to obtain.

In the eyes of the Xiao family, how could they secure a cooperation with the Dihao Group and obtain a thirty-million contract? That was a joke! Even if Old Lady Xiao personally intervened, the executives of the Dihao Group wouldn’t meet her, let alone discuss any cooperation.

The family meeting hall fell into silence.

Seeing this, Old Lady Xiao, filled with rage, questioned, “As descendants of the Xiao family, is there really no one willing to share the burden for the family?”

With that, Old Lady Xiao’s gaze fell directly on Xiao Hailong: “Hailong, I’m entrusting this matter to you!”

Xiao Hailong chuckled awkwardly and quickly said, “Grandma, even the Wang family has been kicked out by the Dihao Group. Our strength is even weaker than theirs; how could we possibly secure a contract from the Dihao Group…”

Old Lady Xiao immediately scolded, “Useless! You’re denying yourself before even trying! You’re even more useless than that waste Ye Chen!”

In truth, Old Lady Xiao was also uncertain, but she didn’t want to remain the captain of a second-rate family forever; she dreamed of elevating the Xiao family to greater heights.

And this project from the Dihao Group was her only chance.

So, no matter how difficult it was, she was unwilling to give up.

She had thought that as the eldest grandson, Xiao Hailong would readily take on this task, but she didn’t expect him to back down at this moment!

Xiao Hailong was also quite frustrated; who would want to take on such an impossible task? He feared that before he even entered the Dihao Group, he would be kicked out.

If that happened, not only would he fail to accomplish anything, but he would also be ridiculed and become a laughingstock, so he decided he would not agree no matter what.

After scolding Xiao Hailong, Old Lady Xiao loudly asked, “What about the others? Does no one dare to take on this task?”

At this moment, Ye Chen gently nudged Xiao Churan with his elbow and whispered, “Wife, why don’t you take on this task?”

Xiao Churan hurriedly replied, “Are you crazy? The Dihao Group would never cooperate with a small company like the Xiao family!”

Ye Chen smiled slightly, confidently saying, “Don’t worry, you will definitely be able to secure this cooperation!”

Xiao Churan asked in surprise, “Really?”

Ye Chen assured her, “Of course! I believe you can do it! Seize this opportunity, and your status in the Xiao family will soar!”

Xiao Churan didn’t know why, but at that moment, she inexplicably believed Ye Chen’s words.

She instinctively stood up and said to Old Lady Xiao, “Grandma, I’m willing to give it a try…”