Chapter 6
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Chapter 6: Making a Bet
Xiao Churan’s statement left the entire Xiao family dumbfounded!
Everyone thought that Xiao Churan must be crazy!
There’s a time and place for showing off! At this moment, what good could come from it other than disaster?
The Dihao Group is the largest company in Jinling; how could they possibly look favorably upon the Xiao family? No matter who goes to negotiate, the outcome is bound to be a failure!
Xiao Hailong couldn’t help but mockingly say, “Churan, do you really think you can get a contract from the Dihao Group just because of you?”
Xiao Hailong’s younger sister, Xiao Weiwei, who is also Xiao Churan’s cousin, sneered, “Sister Churan, what status do you have, and what status does the Dihao Group have? Don’t embarrass our Xiao family by recklessly going to negotiate!”
Someone echoed, “Exactly! If she gets kicked out by the Dihao Group, our Xiao family will definitely become a laughingstock in Jinling!”
Hearing this, Xiao Churan’s cheeks flushed with anger and embarrassment.
Ever since she married Ye Chen, her status in the family had plummeted, and she was increasingly overlooked, almost being pushed out entirely. Even her parents were subjected to ridicule.
She felt that if she could secure this project with the Dihao Group, her position in the family would surely be solidified.
Most importantly, her parents would be able to hold their heads high.
But being mocked and ridiculed by so many people at this moment made her feel like retreating.
She glared at Ye Chen in frustration, wondering why she had listened to his persuasion. If she had known, she wouldn’t have stepped forward.
Old Lady Xiao was furious upon hearing everyone’s comments.
She had asked several times, but no one dared to take on this task. Now that Xiao Churan had taken the initiative, these people were pouring cold water on her!
Although Old Lady Xiao had never liked Xiao Churan, at this moment, she felt that Xiao Churan at least was willing to share the burden, unlike others who only knew how to add to her troubles!
Especially her most beloved grandson, Xiao Hailong, who had truly disappointed her!
Because of this, Old Lady Xiao’s attitude toward Xiao Churan changed significantly.
She immediately said, “Since no one else dares to agree, stop talking nonsense! This project with the Dihao Group will be handled by Churan!”
Xiao Churan could only brace herself and respond, “Grandma, don’t worry, I will do my best.”
At this moment, Xiao Hailong snorted coldly and mocked, “What’s the use of doing your best? If you fail, it will only bring shame to the family!”
Ye Chen coldly asked, “Xiao Hailong, what’s your purpose in belittling Churan? Do you think the Xiao family is unworthy of cooperating with the Dihao Group?”
Xiao Hailong didn’t expect that Ye Chen, this useless person, would dare to speak up at the family meeting, and right from the start, he was putting a hat on him.
Seeing Old Lady Xiao’s expression turn slightly angry, he quickly explained, “That’s not what I meant. I just think Xiao Churan can’t possibly secure this cooperation!”
Ye Chen smiled and asked, “Then what if Churan can secure the cooperation? Shall we make a bet?”
Xiao Hailong sneered, “Sure, I’m not afraid of you! What do you want to bet on?”
Ye Chen said, “If Churan secures the contract, you will kneel in front of the whole family and bow to me three times, loudly saying you were wrong. If she doesn’t, I will kneel and bow to you three times, loudly saying I was wrong. How does that sound?”
“Hahaha!” Xiao Hailong burst into laughter: “You useless fool are really asking for it! Fine, I’ll bet with you!”
Ye Chen nodded in satisfaction and said, “Everyone here is a witness. If anyone goes back on their word, may they lose their parents and grandparents!”
Ye Chen deliberately emphasized the words “lose their grandparents” to ensure that Xiao Hailong wouldn’t back out if he lost.
Once this was said, Xiao Hailong dared not back down, because that would mean cursing his grandmother, Old Lady Xiao. At that point, Old Lady Xiao would surely not let him off the hook!
“Alright!” Xiao Hailong didn’t realize that Ye Chen was digging a pit for him; he thought he couldn’t possibly lose.
So, he laughed loudly, “Everyone is a witness; I’m waiting for you to kneel!”
Xiao Churan was startled and kept signaling him with her eyes, but to her surprise, he completely ignored her.
Old Lady Xiao didn’t take this bet seriously; her only concern was whether they could get on the cooperation list with the Dihao Group. If they could, she wouldn’t mind if Xiao Hailong had to kneel to Ye Chen, even if it meant calling Ye Chen “Dad.”
So, she spoke up, “Today’s meeting ends here. Churan, you have three days to secure the contract. Dismissed!”
Back at home, her in-laws immediately confronted Ye Chen and Xiao Churan.
Her mother, Ma Lan, was frantic and blurted out, “Churan, are you crazy? How could you listen to that useless Ye Chen and agree to this task so recklessly!”
Her father, Xiao Changkun, scolded Ye Chen, “Ye Chen, you useless fool, you’ve really harmed my daughter!”
Then, her father, looking furious, said, “If Churan can’t secure the cooperation with the Dihao Group, she will definitely be ostracized by the family, and you, useless as you are, will have to kneel and bow to Xiao Hailong in front of everyone. Won’t that embarrass me?”
Ye Chen replied earnestly, “Mom, Dad, as long as Churan can secure this contract, everything will be resolved!”
“Secure, secure, secure! What nonsense!”
Her father angrily shouted, “Do you know how powerful the Dihao Group is? How could they possibly look at the Xiao family!”
Ye Chen smiled and said, “Maybe they will look at us? I believe Churan will definitely succeed and secure the contract.”
Her mother sneered from the side, “You think? Do you think you’re the boss of the Dihao Group? You’re just a useless person, with no value, still boasting here!”
