Chapter 41 The Bet
Liu Ran looked at her grandmother strangely.
This time, Old Mrs. Liu took the initiative to put down her pride.
She walked towards Cao Meihua and said, "Third daughter-in-law, it must have been hard on you before. Your husband is lame, and your daughter was disfigured. You must have lived a very hard life. From now on, you won't have to be so tired."
Cao Meihua was a little flattered.
She hadn't expected the old lady to show such concern for her.
Old Mrs. Liu said to Liu Ran, "You two, don't just stand there. Come and sit down. There's no need to rush off."
Cao Meihua also quickly asked her daughter and son-in-law to sit at the table.
Old Mrs. Liu looked at Liu Ran and said, "Xiao Ran, you know that Grandma wants you to be happy, so Grandma has requirements for your marriage. Our Liu family's descendants, whether boys or girls, must be ambitious. Don't you agree?"
Liu Ran hesitated slightly, then nodded.
Old Mrs. Liu continued, "Although our Liu family cannot be considered a great clan, we have assets of over a hundred million. The most core asset is the Tian Liu Shopping Mall located in the CBD area."
Liu Ran naturally knew.
In fact, the Liu family was not short of money.
When she and her parents were being driven mad by Bailang Financial Company, Grandma and the others actually had money.
The Liu family made their fortune through supermarkets and shopping malls.
The most important asset was the Tian Liu Shopping Mall.
The mall attracted businesses to open stores and collect rent.
In its best days, the Tian Liu Mall could collect twenty million yuan in rent annually!
It was like a hen that laid golden eggs, providing a steady stream of cash flow.
Old Mrs. Liu sighed and said, "It's just that business at the mall is not doing well now. There's too much competition and serious homogenization. Now, the international first-class brand Yasi Hongdai is looking for a location in Qingzhou City to open a flagship store. If our mall can secure the Yasi Hongdai brand, we will have an advantage in the upcoming mall competition."
After speaking, Old Mrs. Liu looked at Liu Ran and the others and said, "Xiao Ran, you are also a member of the Liu family now and must bear the responsibility for our family's development. Therefore, you must first succeed in this project before I can agree to your wedding with Chen Yang."
Chen Yang sneered when he heard this.
This old hag, after going around in circles, still wanted to prevent Liu Ran and him from getting married.
What project, what family development, were all just her tactics.
Liu Ran shook her head at this moment and said, "I'm sorry, Grandma. Our family has not received any dividends from the family before, so I have no obligation to do things for you. I still need to find a job and work."
Old Mrs. Liu immediately said, "Xiao Ran, what are you thinking? You are also a member of our Liu family. How about this, as long as you can secure the Yasi Hongdai project and have them open an exclusive flagship store in our mall, then, like your other siblings, you can become the director of the mall."
"Ah?" Liu Ran looked up.
Liu Xin gritted her teeth angrily and turned to say, "Grandma, why! You said before that only the three of us were eligible to participate, and you told me to work hard and rely on Brother Long's ability to compete for this position. Why are you including that slut now?"
"Shut up! You are all my granddaughters, so I should treat you equally!" Old Mrs. Liu stood up.
She said, "This matter is settled. Whichever grandson or granddaughter completes it will become the director of the mall. Furthermore, Liu Ran, this is a test, and you must complete it before you can think about the wedding. Otherwise, I will absolutely not agree to your marriage with Chen Yang!"
Liu Ran hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Seeing Liu Ran agree, Old Mrs. Liu couldn't help but laugh heartily. She said, "Welcome all guests today. I, this old woman, have eaten my fill. Please enjoy the feast at your leisure."
Immediately, Old Mrs. Liu walked towards the backyard.
The members of the Liu family also dispersed one after another.
Chen Yang and Liu Ran walked outside.
Liu Ran pulled Chen Yang's arm and said in a low voice, "Chen Yang, do you blame me for agreeing to Grandma's request?"
Chen Yang shook his head and said, "It's not that I blame you, I just find it strange why you agreed. You should also be able to see that Grandma wants to prevent you from getting married."
"I know." Liu Ran's expression was tinged with a bit of tragedy as she continued, "I know Grandma's intentions, but I still want to try, because I also yearn for the position of mall director! I yearn for success, I yearn for the family's recognition, and, more importantly, I yearn for my parents to become important in Grandma's eyes!"
Chen Yang smiled and patted Liu Ran's head, saying, "Okay, I understand. I will help you."
Liu Ran nodded, "I was also very outstanding in college, so I will do my best to complete this task."
Chen Yang sighed slightly.
Fearing that Chen Yang would be nervous, Liu Ran chuckled and squeezed Chen Yang's hand, saying, "Chen Yang, don't worry. You and I have already registered our marriage, so we are legally husband and wife. Even if I can't complete this task, I will still marry you without hesitation! So, if I take on this task and complete it, I will also have a job. If I don't complete it, it won't delay you."
"You are truly a clever little thing." Chen Yang burst into hearty laughter.
...
At this moment.
In the backyard of the Liu family.
Liu Xin, Yang Long, Liu Tianqi, and a few other grandchildren and grandchildren surrounded Old Mrs. Liu.
Everyone had a displeased look on their faces.
Liu Xin said to Old Mrs. Liu, "Grandma, you used to hate that scoundrel Liu Ran the most. Why did you include her this time? What if she really gets the contract, won't she really become the mall director? That position is the most important in our entire Liu family!"
Old Mrs. Liu snorted coldly and glared at Liu Xin, saying, "What? Can't you and Yang Long combined compete with Liu Ran and Chen Yang? One is inexperienced, and the other is just a smelly deliveryman. If you can't even handle them, then forget it."
Yang Long quickly said, "Grandma, you jest. Liu Xin and I will definitely exceed your expectations and get the contract. We just don't understand your intentions. Do you really want to promote Liu Ran and Chen Yang?"
"Idiot!"
Old Mrs. Liu sneered and said, "How could I possibly promote them? I get angry just seeing Liu Ran's family, so how could I give her a good opportunity? I'm just using a delaying tactic. I want to prevent their wedding and keep Liu Ran a virgin. Only then can I find an opportunity to give Liu Ran back to Young Master Bai!"
Liu Xin understood immediately, her eyes lit up, and she said, "Grandma, you are brilliant! Although Young Master Bai has a girlfriend now, he definitely still craves Liu Ran's body. If we can secretly send Liu Ran to Young Master Bai's bed, hehe, then Young Master Bai will definitely repay our Liu family!"
The people around them all laughed.
They praised Old Mrs. Liu for her thoughtful plan.
Old Mrs. Liu stood up and said proudly, "Alright, go and get busy. Remember, get the Yasi Hongdai contract as soon as possible. Don't let that scoundrel Liu Ran actually succeed!"