The influence of Xie family's eldest aunt was not to be underestimated. She made a series of phone calls and hosted a banquet at the villa, inviting her old classmates.
Secretary Liu indeed attended and became the star of the reunion.
Local tycoons in Jiangcheng fawned over him.
Everyone knew that Chen Tian Ce, the Chairman of the Grand Chamber of Commerce, was in Jiangcheng.
And Old Liu had now become the secretary to Chairman Tian Ce. Though just an assistant, he was a powerful figure who could influence everything.
Secretary Liu was immensely proud. He drank heartily, and soon his face was flushed red.
As the reunion was nearing its end, Xie family's eldest aunt seized the opportunity to invite Secretary Liu for tea.
She deliberately changed into a seductive qipao and led him to a secluded lounge in the villa.
The room was quiet, with only the man and woman present.
Serving tea, her eyes darted around as the charming daughter-in-law of the Xie family said coyly, "Brother Liu, actually, there's something I'd like your help with."
Secretary Liu of the Grand Chamber of Commerce slurred, "We are all old... old classmates. I... I even had a crush on you before. Just tell me, what is it?"
The eldest aunt smiled like a young girl, revealing some of her mature charm.
She held Secretary Liu's hand. "Brother Liu, it's our old madam's birthday soon. She wants to rent Bi Gui Jin Yuan in Jiangcheng for a banquet, but Director Hu there won't agree."
Secretary Liu hiccuped. "What the hell is Director Hu? Tian Yi Ming Ju has already been acquired by us. He's just a nobody now, not even ranked among the managers in our conglomerate. I can settle this with one phone call!"
The eldest aunt just wanted to test the sincerity and capability of her old classmate.
She never expected him to agree so readily. With this, she could slowly build connections for the Qing Shui Wan land.
Here, Secretary Liu directly took out his phone. After a long, drunken struggle, he finally made the call.
"Fatty Hu! I'm Secretary Liu, Chairman Tian Ce's secretary. You know me, right?"
Director Hu on the other end was surprised. "Ah, Secretary Liu, is there something you need?"
"Heh, a brother needs a favor. Clear out Bi Gui Jin Yuan for me. An elder of mine is celebrating their birthday!"
He thought it would be a simple matter, but Director Hu's tone changed. "Bi Gui Jin Yuan? Secretary Liu, it's not that I'm not giving you face, but that place is the private garden of Jin Hai Yi Dong. You can't just hold banquets there!"
Damn it!
Secretary Liu, fueled by alcohol, directly cursed, "Fatty Hu, what kind of nonsense are you talking? Don't you know Jin Hai Yi Dong? I don't care who the owner is. Is there anyone even Chairman Tian Ce can't handle?"
He had directly invoked Chen Tian Ce's name.
Director Hu of Tian Yi Ming Ju chuckled. "Your rank is higher than mine, I have nothing to say. Since it has to be this way, please write me a note!"
"Son of a bitch, fine. I'll write it and send it to you immediately. But Fatty Hu, you better watch yourself from now on! I'm a man who holds grudges!"
Secretary Liu hung up the phone, grumbling. Looking at the graceful, alluring woman in front of him, he forgot where he was and became handsy.
The Xie family's eldest daughter-in-law feigned resistance, her body going soft as he took full advantage. Then, with much persuasion, she finally saw him off.
Turning around, she went upstairs and directly reported the good news to the old madam.
"Look, look! My eldest daughter-in-law is so capable. It wasn't in vain that I dote on you!" The old woman smiled so widely her mouth couldn't close and then furiously scolded Xie Chang An again!
Xie Chang An watched coldly, disheartened.
This eldest aunt, who slandered her own daughter for selling her body for favors, what was she doing? In the small room, who knew what she had done with Secretary Liu! That was truly shameless and vile! Eldest brother could tolerate this...
The Xie family was in high spirits. The eldest aunt had stolen the show and was already contemplating how to continue building a good relationship with Secretary Liu to secure the Qing Shui Wan land as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, in an office next to Jin Hai Yi Dong, Director Hu of Tian Yi Ming Ju had a grim expression. Beside him sat his old brothers who had started the business with him.
"Director Hu, how could you offend Secretary Liu? Although he's just a secretary, he's a confidant of Chairman Tian Ce!"
"Yes, Brother, you should have endured it. We've been acquired, we're just small players in their conglomerate now."
Director Hu chuckled. "What's there to fear? Secretary Liu is nothing! And he's colluding with the Xie family and wants to use Bi Gui Jin Yuan? Dream on! I absolutely refuse this!"
His old brothers exchanged glances. "Even a dog has an owner to consider. Who is behind them? Chairman Tian Ce!"
The Grand Chamber of Commerce, the money god Chen Tian Ce!
Unexpectedly, Director Hu remained confident. "Chairman Tian Ce is indeed a super big shot that no one can afford to offend, but there is someone even more formidable than Chairman Tian Ce!"
Everyone was stunned.
How was this possible?
Director Hu waved his hand. "Don't worry. The more we insist on this, the more reasonable we are. We won't lose out!"
After assuring his old brothers and sending them back, Director Hu got up and waited in front of Jin Hai Yi Dong.
He stood there with utmost sincerity and respect.
Heaven rewards the diligent. The next day at noon, Qin Ye Xuan appeared with his medicinal bag and acupuncture kit.
Director Hu scurried over, respectfully took the medicinal bag, and led the way.
He even opened the gate.
Qin Ye Xuan glanced at him. "You're Director Hu, aren't you?"
"Ah! Sir, you have a good memory. How dare I call myself Director in front of you? You can just call me Little Hu."
Qin Ye Xuan smiled faintly. "You've been waiting here for me, haven't you? If you have something to say, just say it!"
Sweat beads rolled down Director Hu's forehead. He knew that in front of this true magnate, the more honest he was, the better. He must not play any tricks.
He accompanied Qin Ye Xuan to the elevator and then slowly explained the matter of the Xie family's birthday banquet.
"Mr. Qin, this is your private garden, and there are patients living upstairs. I firmly rejected it. I absolutely will not agree!"
Qin Ye Xuan's mood soured as soon as he heard "Xie family." "Who is that Secretary Liu?"
"Reporting to Sir, he is someone close to Chairman Tian Ce."
"Oh, I see. You did very well!" Qin Ye Xuan said calmly. "This matter is now in your hands. No one is allowed to enter Bi Gui Jin Yuan to hold a banquet. Do you understand? I mean no one!"
Director Hu repeatedly bowed and agreed.
Qin Ye Xuan patted his shoulder. "Go ahead with confidence. Remember, I am your backer!"
With just these words, Director Hu felt like he was floating! Su Dan Novel Network
Heh, what kind of bullshit Secretary Liu? What kind of trash Xie family? My backer is Mr. Qin! If Mr. Qin has spoken, I can stand up to even Chairman Tian Ce!
By the third day, preparations for the Xie family's birthday banquet were complete. In the afternoon, invitations were sent to all guests. Before sunset, the catering team, MC, stage decorators, and others gathered outside Bi Gui Jin Yuan.
"Wow, this is the legendary Jin Hai Yi Dong!"
"The Xie family is truly a wealthy family from Jiangnan. Look how they've rented this place out."
Later, Secretary Liu's car arrived.
When the car door opened, it was a woman who got out first!
A graceful, alluring beauty!
Xie family's eldest daughter-in-law, in a striking red formal gown, emerged from Secretary Liu's car, her clothes slightly disheveled. Her face was still flushed red, brimming with an boundless spring allure.