This led to opposition melting away. The global operation rights for the Pearl, a significant matter, considering Qian Dongchao only secured China's operational rights.
"Ellis," Ye Kunlun said to Ellis, "let's hold the election for the Chamber of Commerce President on the third level of the Pearl." He then smiled at everyone, "Distinguished guests are all big figures and elites of Qingcheng's business community. Since you've come, you shouldn't have made the trip in vain. What do you all think?"
Everyone's expressions shifted again. They hadn't expected Ye Kunlun to push for the election of the president on the spot. This was blatant coercion. Anyone who dared to openly oppose at this moment would be directly confronting him and would never be able to leave the Pearl unscathed.
"Of course, for fairness, I've invited a witness." Ye Kunlun ignored their expressions and called towards a car on the shore, "Governor Zhao, I'll have to trouble you to be a witness for this matter!"
Zhao Changming got out of the car and boarded the Pearl. Everyone was stunned, wondering what incredible means Ye Kunlun had employed to invite Zhao Changming! In previous chamber of commerce events, at most Liu Sanbao would be invited for a brief appearance.
"Greetings, Governor Zhao!" Everyone bowed to Zhao Changming. Although Ye Yuansen was Qingcheng's richest man, he was at best a local potentate. Zhao Changming was the true power in Qingcheng, as it had always been said that the common folk should not contend with officials.
"Everyone here is a prominent figure in Qingcheng, so there's no need for such formality. I've been invited today to witness the election of Qingcheng's new Chamber of Commerce President." After nodding to Ye Kunlun, Zhao Changming addressed the crowd.
Those who had been wavering immediately changed their minds. Ye Kunlun's ability to have Zhao Changming appear personally proved his identity was far from simple! In Qingcheng, if anyone could outrank the Ye family, it was only the Governor's office.
Subsequently, everyone moved to the third-floor venue. The third-floor hall of the Pearl was extremely luxurious, filled with fine wines from around the world.
"Thank you all for your hard work today. Please feel free to sample the wines here." "However, let's elect the new president first!"
Within fifteen minutes, the election results were out. Undoubtedly, Yun Chuxue was elected!
"Congratulations, Madam President!" Everyone thanked Yun Chuxue. Yun Chuxue felt as if she were dreaming, never expecting to be elected as the Qingcheng Chamber of Commerce President so easily. Yun Muye was so excited he almost shed tears of joy; his lifelong wish had finally been fulfilled.
Zhao Changming congratulated Yun Chuxue and then announced a significant piece of news to everyone present: All member enterprises of the Qingcheng Chamber of Commerce would receive a twenty percent tax reduction. Everyone was overjoyed.
Yun Chuxue mingled with the prominent figures of Qingcheng's business community in the hall. Ye Kunlun, meanwhile, went to the deck. Qian Rourou followed him.
"Mr. Ye," Qian Rourou began, "your decisiveness in gifting the Pearl is truly remarkable."
"It's merely an external possession," Ye Kunlun said, looking at a small island in the sea. "Its best use is when it serves its purpose."
"You speak wisely, Mr. Ye," Qian Rourou said, gazing at Ye Kunlun's back, her curiosity about his identity deepening. "What is your relationship with Sihai Qian Zhuang?"
Ye Kunlun's brow flickered. He turned and glanced faintly at Qian Rourou. Qian Rourou's heart tightened. Ye Kunlun's gaze felt like a mountain pressing down on her, making it difficult to breathe.
"As expected of Qian Dongchao's daughter, possessing both courage and spirit." Ye Kunlun's lips curled into a smile. "The money Qian Dongchao has earned over the years is relatively clean. Otherwise—Wang Qianzhong would be his fate!" He had heard from Wu Dao about major cases from the Wu Jian Prison in the past two years. Wang Qianzhong's case was one of them.
Hearing this, Qian Rourou's delicate face showed a look of horror. Wang Qianzhong's situation was something even her father knew little about. He only knew that Wang Qianzhong had offended a powerful figure from above. But no one knew the exact details. Ye Kunlun's words clearly indicated that he knew who Wang Qianzhong had offended and what he had done! This signal was enough to reveal Ye Kunlun's identity.
"Th-thank you for your affirmation, Mr. Ye," Qian Rourou said, feeling nervous. "The Qian family's wealth is clean, please rest assured."
"Alright, go to the hall and have some food. I wish to be alone for a while."
"Then I won't disturb you, Mr. Ye." After Qian Rourou withdrew, Ye Kunlun's ears finally found some peace. His relationship with Ye Yuansen and the Ye family had reached a boiling point. Ye Yuansen's patience had been completely shattered by Ye Kunlun, and his subsequent actions would undoubtedly be extremely aggressive. Ye Kunlun gently stroked the ring on his hand, his eyes flashing with cold light. "Ye Yuansen, are you or the person behind you seeking this item?"
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Ye Family Company.
Ye Yuansen smashed everything he could get his hands on in the office. His hair, which had been neatly combed back, was now somewhat disheveled, reflecting his current rage. The phone on his desk rang incessantly, having rung countless times already, all from banks demanding payment.
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Ye Yuansen panted, his face contorted with ferocity. "How can that brat have such immense influence? It's absolutely impossible!" Even now, Ye Yuansen refused to believe that Ye Kunlun possessed the influence to make all the major banks demand payment from him.
The high-ranking officials of the Ye family didn't dare to breathe, completely at a loss for a solution. Just then, the secretary rushed in again, looking as if he had something to say but hesitated.
Ye Yuansen cast a cold glance at him. "What is it? Speak!!"
"Master, regarding the Chamber of Commerce..." The secretary shivered under Ye Yuansen's gaze and swallowed the rest of his words.
"The Chamber of Commerce, what about it? The venue was smashed, and I wasn't there. What is the Chamber of Commerce anyway!" Ye Yuansen sneered.
"Governor Zhao attended the Chamber of Commerce election, and Yun Chuxue was elected as the new president," the secretary said, taking a deep breath and blurting it all out.
Ye Yuansen froze. "What did you say? Zhao Changming participated in the Chamber of Commerce presidential election? And Yun Chuxue was elected the new president?"
*Bang!*
Ye Yuansen slammed his fists on the table, roaring in anger. "Good! Hahaha... Excellent! These people don't take me, Ye Yuansen, seriously!! Good, very good!!"
"Master, the mere Yun family dares to compete with you for the position of Chamber of Commerce president. They are simply courting death!" "I will immediately issue a notice to halt all sponsorship to the Chamber of Commerce. Let's see how long the Chamber of Commerce can survive without our Ye family's support!"
Ye Yuansen laughed in his fury. "Ye Kunlun, the Yun family, neither of you will escape. "Issue my command: blockade all resources of the Yun family. Also... it's time to make a move on the Yun family's mines!!" Ye Yuansen's face showed a fierce expression. This time, he intended to crush the Yun family completely!
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Pearl.
Yun Muye approached the deck where Ye Kunlun was. "Young friend, you are a benefactor to my Yun family. Please accept this bow from an old man." Yun Muye bowed deeply to Ye Kunlun. "However, I still have one concern."
"What is it?" Ye Kunlun turned around and looked at Yun Muye.
"The Ye family has always coveted the Yun family's mine. Now that Chuxue has been elected president, Ye Yuansen is likely to make a move on the mine," Yun Muye expressed his worries.
Ye Kunlun pondered, then said thoughtfully, "In that case, I will have someone keep an eye on it."