Qin Han Chu’s question left Mu Jian Ling silent.
As a member of the Mu family, she naturally wanted to secure this collaboration opportunity for them.
However, simply asking for it from Qin Han Chu made her feel like she was taking advantage of him.
“You’re from the Ye family, aren’t you planning to give this opportunity to them?”
“If you give it to the Ye family, it will definitely earn you some leverage.”
Qin Han Chu chuckled, “Do you think my relationship with the Ye family is that good? Besides, what do I need leverage for? I don’t even care about the mere Ye family.”
“That’s true, you have Elder Chen as your backer now,” Mu Jian Ling said.
Qin Han Chu smiled without explaining.
Let alone the Chen family, even the entire small world didn’t catch Qin Han Chu’s eye!
“You can use this collaboration opportunity to negotiate terms with the Mu family’s higher-ups.”
“If they can stop arranging a marriage alliance for you, I can let the Mu family have this collaboration opportunity.”
Hearing this, Mu Jian Ling finally understood why Qin Han Chu wanted the decision-making power.
He was preparing negotiation terms for her.
Mu Jian Ling said gratefully, “Thank you.”
Qin Han Chu smiled, “You can thank me, but don’t think about marrying me. That would be biting the hand that feeds you.”
“Your mouth is so foul. Is marrying me such a hardship for you?”
“You don’t even like a beauty like me, I think there’s something wrong with your orientation,” Mu Jian Ling complained with frustration.
About ten minutes later, Mu Jian Ling led Qin Han Chu to a private dining restaurant.
As they sat down, Qin Han Chu said, “Are we silly? Why didn’t we eat at the Morning Star Hotel before leaving?”
“You were the one who wanted to leave, not me,” Mu Jian Ling smiled.
Qin Han Chu asked, “Are you implying I’m silly?”
“I wouldn’t dare. You’re a big shot now, I wouldn’t dare provoke you,” Mu Jian Ling teased.
…
At the Morning Star Hotel, Chairman Chen stood respectfully before Elder Chen.
After a moment, Chairman Chen couldn’t suppress his curiosity, “Father, what debt of gratitude do you owe Ye Jiang Liu? Why are you so polite to him?”
“You don’t need to know the specifics. Just remember, don’t provoke him,” Elder Chen said indifferently.
Chairman Chen: “This…”
“Ye Jiang Liu? Is he from the Ye family?” Elder Chen asked.
“You don’t know?”
Elder Chen: “Tell me his information!”
Chairman Chen then recounted what he knew.
Upon learning that the former “Ye Jiang Liu” was an imbecile, Elder Chen was filled with disbelief.
How was this possible?
How could an imbecile possess such immense strength?
He believed “Ye Jiang Liu” must have been feigning madness and idiocy, secretly cultivating powerful techniques!
Now that he had achieved mastery, he was living as a normal person.
“In that case, Mr. Ye’s relationship with the Ye family isn’t good?” Elder Chen asked.
Chairman Chen nodded, “Yes, only his birth mother was very kind to him.”
“Since that’s the case, there’s no need to give the Ye family any benefits. Cooperate with whomever Mr. Ye asks you to cooperate with,” Elder Chen instructed.
Elder Chen had initially intended to give some benefits to the Ye family, but after learning about Ye Jiang Liu’s relationship with them, he decisively abandoned the idea.
Showing favor to the Ye family could very well backfire.
At twelve noon, Ye Yun Kui arrived at the First Madam’s villa.
Shortly after ringing the doorbell, the villa door was pushed open.
“What…”
The First Madam had expected “Ye Jiang Liu” to be back, but was surprised to see Ye Yun Kui standing outside.
The words that had reached her lips were swallowed back.
“Can I come in for a moment?” Ye Yun Kui asked.
“Aren’t you supposed to be at the Morning Star Hotel securing the collaboration opportunity for the Ye family? Why are you here?”
The First Madam did not agree to Ye Yun Kui’s request, blocking the doorway and asking coldly.
“I’m here precisely for that matter,” Ye Yun Kui was direct.
The First Madam frowned in puzzlement, “What do you mean? You want to cooperate with the Chen family, what are you doing here?”
“When did Jiang Liu get involved with the Chen family?”
“The Chen family has already given the decision-making power for the collaboration to Jiang Liu.”
“Now, all it takes is for Jiang Liu to say the word, and our Ye family can secure this collaboration opportunity.”
Ye Yun Kui’s words filled the First Madam with astonishment, “What nonsense are you talking about? How could Jiang Liu know anyone from the Chen family? Even if he knew someone, the Chen family wouldn’t possibly hand over such important decision-making power to Jiang Liu?”
“It seems you’re also unaware of Jiang Liu’s dealings with the Chen family.”
“Your son is quite impressive now.”
“Today, he forced a direct descendant of the Chen family to kneel and apologize at the Morning Star Hotel.”
“Even Chairman Chen has to respectfully call him Mr. Ye!”
“Jiang He witnessed all of this firsthand, and many people were present at the time.”
While saying this, Ye Yun Kui still found it somewhat unbelievable.
But these were events that had truly happened.
The First Madam looked at Ye Yun Kui in shock, “Is what you’re saying true?”
Ye Yun Kui replied, “I can hardly believe it myself, but it’s true!”
“What on earth is going on? Why would the Chen family show such reverence to Jiang Liu?”
“This shouldn’t be happening!”
The First Madam was utterly perplexed.
“You can discuss this matter with him,” Ye Yun Kui said after a brief pause. “We are family after all, and we can’t let such a good opportunity fall into others’ hands. I think…”
Before Ye Yun Kui could finish speaking, the First Madam interrupted him, “Besides your blood relation, you have no other connection with him. You’ve never fulfilled your fatherly responsibilities all these years, so you have no right to claim to be his family.”
“What do you mean? Are you trying to completely disassociate yourself from me?” Ye Yun Kui asked angrily.
“You can take it that way,” the First Madam said sternly. “Find some time to complete the divorce procedures. Let’s officially end our relationship.”
“Why must you do this? You know, I still love you…”
Ye Yun Kui attempted to sweet-talk her, but the First Madam directly closed the door.
Looking at the closed door, Ye Yun Kui’s face turned red with anger.
He hadn’t expected the First Madam to show no regard for their past relationship.
If he had known Ye Jiang Liu would have such a glorious moment, he would never have neglected him so completely.
If the First Madam didn’t speak favorably of him, Ye Jiang Liu would definitely not hand over the collaboration quota to the Ye family.
In comparison, the Mu family was more likely to secure this collaboration opportunity.
After all, the Mu family had Mu Jian Ling, their trump card!
Under the charm of a beautiful woman, “Ye Jiang Liu” might just fall for it.
“Find out where Jiang Liu is.”
Ye Yun Kui was unwilling to give up. He had to find a way to secure this collaboration.
Twenty minutes later, his car stopped at the private dining restaurant.
Through the window, Ye Yun Kui spotted Qin Han Chu and Mu Jian Ling.
“Go inside and ask Jiang Liu to come to the car to see me,” Ye Yun Kui didn’t want to encounter Mu Jian Ling, so he instructed his driver to find Qin Han Chu.
The driver acknowledged, then got out of the car and walked into the private dining restaurant.