The two announcements released by Dehao Group completely ignited the entire city of Jinling.
Upon hearing that Dehao Group had changed ownership, the Xiao family finally understood why the Wang family had been expelled from Dehao Group. It seemed that the new owner of Dehao Group still looked down upon families like the Wangs.
But who exactly was Young Master Ye? This person was too formidable! With Dehao Group, worth over a hundred billion yuan, he could buy and sell as he pleased. Even the richest person in Jinling didn't have such grandeur!
For a moment, numerous families were itching to establish relations with this mysterious Young Master Ye, hoping to marry their daughters to him.
In addition to that, Dehao Group's investment in a twenty billion yuan hotel project sent shockwaves through the entire construction and decoration industry in Jinling!
Twenty billion!
Just getting a small piece of the pie could mean huge profits!
Countless companies hoped to get a share of it, including the money-loving Mrs. Xiao!
Mrs. Xiao was ecstatic at this moment. A twenty-billion-dollar project was a fantastic opportunity!
If the Xiao family could secure a contract from it, it would truly be a heaven-sent opportunity!
So, she immediately ordered that a family meeting be held at home tonight to discuss how to break through in Dehao Group's new project. Everyone must attend!
That night, at the Xiao family villa.
Because the old lady demanded that everyone must attend, Ye Chen went along as well.
He knew that the old lady wanted to discuss how to get a share of Dehao Group's big project. So, he wanted to take this opportunity to help his wife, Xiao Churan, gain some face!
Upon arriving at the Xiao family villa, Xiao Churan's cousin, Xiao Hailong, immediately mocked him upon seeing him. "Damn, Ye Chen, you've got some nerve to show your face here!"
Xiao Churan's face turned cold as she said, "Don't talk nonsense. It's Grandma's requirement for all members of the Xiao family to be here. Ye Chen is my husband and naturally a member of the Xiao family!"
Xiao Hailong laughed sarcastically, "He's just a useless son-in-law who married into the family!"
Ye Chen rubbed his nose and said to Xiao Churan, "Forget it, wife, don't argue with him. Let's go in and not keep Grandma waiting."
Xiao Churan nodded, showing no good will towards Xiao Hailong, and led Ye Chen inside.
Seeing this, Xiao Hailong's face turned cold, waiting to see how they would fare later.
In the conference hall, Ye Chen and Xiao Churan found a corner to sit down.
Soon, Mrs. Xiao walked in, and the family meeting officially began.
Mrs. Xiao sat in the main seat, knocked on the table, and said confidently, "For the past few years, the Xiao family has been waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity to enter the ranks of the top families in Jinling! Now, that opportunity has finally arrived!"
Mrs. Xiao spoke loudly, "This time, Dehao Group has launched a twenty-billion-dollar project. Whoever can secure a cooperation contract from it will surely benefit greatly!"
"And this is the first major project of Dehao Group under new ownership. For our Xiao family, it's a great opportunity!"
"If we can cooperate with Dehao Group and leave a good impression on its new owner, the future of the Xiao family will be limitless!"
Although Mrs. Xiao was full of enthusiasm, the people below seemed somewhat unmoved.
In fact, the Xiao family had been trying to cooperate with Dehao Group for quite some time now. Over the years, Dehao Group had completely ignored the Xiao family. Mrs. Xiao's hope of getting a share from Dehao Group's new project was just wishful thinking.
Seeing everyone silent, Mrs. Xiao became angry and questioned, "What's the matter? Cat got your tongue? Don't you have the confidence to get a piece of the pie from this twenty-billion-dollar project?"
Everyone looked at each other, completely hesitant to speak up.
Mrs. Xiao's expression grew even angrier, gritted her teeth, and said, "I'm putting it out there today. Whoever can negotiate a thirty million yuan cooperation contract with Dehao Group will be appointed as the director of the group!"
As soon as this statement was made, everyone present was stunned.
Mrs. Xiao had always been autocratic, so she had never established the position of director within the group. After all, the director wielded considerable power, and only the qualified successors of the group could hold such a position.
Mrs. Xiao's use of this position as a reward was undoubtedly a hope that under great rewards, there would be brave individuals. It was clear how eager she was for Dehao Group's project.
However, although the position of director was favorable, it was not that easy to obtain.
In the eyes of the Xiao family members, to cooperate with Dehao Group and to secure a thirty million yuan contract? That was a joke.
Seeing this, Old Mrs. Xiao, filled with anger, demanded, "As descendants of the Xiao family, is there no one willing to share the burdens for the family?" Her gaze landed directly on Xiao Hailong. "Hailong, this task is entrusted to you!"
Xiao Hailong forced a laugh and quickly replied, "Grandmother, even Wang Yunfei's family has been ousted by Dehao Group. Our strength is even inferior to theirs, how could we possibly secure a contract from Dehao Group..."
Old Mrs. Xiao immediately scolded, "Useless! You're already denying yourself before even trying. You're even more useless than that waste Ye Chen!"
In truth, Old Mrs. Xiao was also uncertain, but she refused to forever remain as the helm of a second-rate family. She dreamed of seeing the Xiao family rise higher. This project from Dehao Group was their only chance. Even if it seemed impossible, she was unwilling to give up.
She had hoped Xiao Hailong, as the eldest grandson, would readily accept this task, but she didn't expect him to falter at this crucial moment!
Xiao Hailong felt frustrated as well. Who would willingly take on such an impossible task? He feared that before he even entered Dehao Group, he would be kicked out. Not only would he fail to accomplish anything, but he would also become a laughingstock. So, he decided he would never agree no matter what.
After scolding Xiao Hailong, Old Mrs. Xiao loudly demanded, "What about the others? Are none of you brave enough to take on this task?"
At this moment, Ye Chen lightly nudged Xiao Churan with his elbow and whispered, "Wife, you should take on this task!"
Xiao Churan hurriedly responded, "Are you crazy? Dehao Group would never cooperate with a small company like ours!"
Ye Chen smiled confidently and said, "Don't worry, you will definitely negotiate this cooperation successfully!"
Xiao Churan asked in surprise, "Really?"
Ye Chen nodded confidently and said, "Of course! I believe you are fully capable! Seize this opportunity, and your position in the Xiao family will soar in the future!"
For some reason, Xiao Churan inexplicably believed Ye Chen's words at that moment. She stood up instinctively and said to Old Mrs. Xiao, "Grandmother, I am willing to give it a try..."