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Chapter 514: 406: Is the Birth Mother Indifferent Like a Chrysanthemum? The Young Lady Sabotages Everything 46

Chapter 514: Chapter 406: Is the Birth Mother Indifferent Like a Chrysanthemum? The Young Lady Sabotages Everything 46

Even though they weren’t particularly fond of the old master, Xie Yanshang was born into the Xie Family, and with the old master’s life hanging by a thread, if he didn’t visit once, he would surely face criticism.

“The old master has been in a lot of pain recently, surrounded by betrayal. Your second uncle has been sweet-talking him, staying close in order to gain a position of control. Yet, once he took office, the stock prices plummeted, and he did a lot of shady things,” Xie’s father sighed deeply, and then added, “Go to the banquet, consider it a rescue for Xie Group. We can’t just watch it completely collapse.”

In high society, especially for a family of the Xie’s status, reputation is crucial. Any scandal at home that affects their reputation will also cause stock prices to plummet as employees are not fools and are always ready to prepare an exit strategy.

The old master wanted Xie Yanshang to break up with Su Zhiruan and marry Miss Zhou from the Zhou Family. He believed Xie Yanshang would definitely obey his order. He thought no one would give up their status and power for an ephemeral concept like love. In the eyes of the old master, Xie Yanshang’s marriage to Miss Zhou and his continued management of Xie Group, while he himself controlled his grandson, meant everyone would follow his lead.

But the old master’s beautiful plan turned to dust the moment Xie Yanshang definitively chose to resign from his position as CEO of Xie Group.

With Xie Yanshang’s resignation, he walked away with ease, but Xie Group with its vast business, new partnerships, and projects all needed new leadership. Other executives felt there must be hidden reasons behind Xie Yanshang’s departure and decided to abandon their collaborations. The old master, managing the enormous group alone, had long been overwhelmed, and with the second uncle’s sabotage, the company became even more chaotic.

Now, the old master could only make concessions, begging Xie’s father to persuade them to return, by any means necessary.

Xie’s father told them to decide for themselves, then hung up the phone.

Xie Yanshang looked at Su Zhiruan, with a thousand words to say, but not speaking a single one. Instead, he just held her hand, “Ruanruan, you decide.”

“This is your family’s matter,” Su Zhiruan knew what he wanted to say. The old master from the Xie Family had looked down on her, thinking her too thin and sickly to bear children, even going so far as to come knocking at the Xie’s door to make his disdain clear, implying she would never be accepted into the family. To break them apart, the old master had put pressure on Xie Yanshang, who instead chose to resign. Now that they were married, Su Zhiruan pondered, “But my father is right, let’s go back and take a look.”

“Alright,” Xie Yanshang embraced her. “We’re a family now, and I won’t let anyone bully you, Ruanruan.”

“Trust me.”

*

The next day.

An invitation to the old master’s banquet arrived for Xie Yanshang and Su Zhiruan.

After enduring such trials, the old master no longer dared to look down on Su Zhiruan. He sent one invitation directly to her and another to her small company.

In terms of power, Su Zhiruan’s small company could not compare to century-old family businesses, but in terms of rapid growth and emerging strength, she was at the forefront. The old master humbled himself, proactively extending an invite to Su Zhiruan’s small company too, which sent the whole company abuzz.

As Su Zhiruan passed by the pantry after the meeting, she could hear the whispers inside.

“Have you heard? The chairman of Xie Group, Xie Yanshang’s grandfather, actually sent our company an invitation! Are we going to soar to the heavens?”

“I don’t think that’s it. Mr. Xiaosu and Young Master Xie are already married, so it’s normal for her to receive an invitation. What’s so strange about it?”

“Watch the news more. For our Madam CEO, Xie Yanshang gave up the position of Xie Group CEO to become a doting wife. Haven’t you seen Young Master Xie frequently driving here to wait for Mr. Xiaosu? The young couple seems to have a conflict with the old master from the Xie Family, but this time, the old master took the initiative to send an invitation. It’s clearly for our CEO!”

…

With the two invitations in hand, Su Zhiruan noticed that the signature was indeed different. She handed the one addressed to her company to her secretary. “Take this, bring the Vice President Lin and the directors to the banquet. You might find a good opportunity for collaboration.”

The secretary naturally understood the value of the invitation and immediately accepted it, “Understood, Madam Su. I will definitely pass on the message.”

“Be proactive there, and then you don’t need to report back to me. Just try to find collaboration opportunities, and if not, enjoy the food and the entertainment,” Su Zhiruan advised further.

The banquet start time was set for seven o’clock the next evening.

Since she was going to a banquet, evening gowns and accessories were essential. Su Zhiruan had her own dedicated makeup artist, and in her spare time, she finalized her gown and other details.

The next evening at seven o’clock.

In the brightly lit grand hall, the entire banquet mansion had been booked by the Xie Family, with numerous luxury cars parked at the entrance. Well-known figures from all walks of life chatted and laughed, greeting each other warmly. The place was filled with beautiful women, either daughters of the elite hoping to find suitable marriage prospects at the banquet, or as companions accompanying other guests. Everyone was dressed in opulent attire, with jewelry reflecting dazzling glints of light.

When Su Zhiruan and Xie Yanshang got out of the car, this was the scene that greeted them.

Xie Yanshang was dressed in a suit, his tall and well-proportioned figure instantly drawing the attention of many women. Pretending to sip their drinks, they kept sending glances his way.

“Ruanruan, come with me.” He reached out, holding onto the roof of the car, patiently guiding the woman inside out, and at that moment, his actions attracted the notice of many onlookers.

Many recognized the man; he was none other than the eldest son of the banquet’s host, the Xie Family. Through trending searches, many had already learned of this eldest son’s affairs and knew he was married. Seeing him with his wife again sparked considerable curiosity; people craned their necks, glancing around.

Soon, Su Zhiruan got out of the car.

Upon her appearance, she immediately captivated the vast majority of those present.

Su Zhiruan was naturally beautiful, but in the past, due to malnutrition and abuse from Ning Fu, she appeared thin and frail.

Now that she wasn’t lacking money and had recovered from her illness, she looked like a dazzling beauty, fair and radiant.

Standing beside Xie Yanshang, the handsome man and beautiful woman seemed exceptionally well-matched.

“Mr. Xie, Mr. Xiaosu!” Those with keen eyesight immediately approached to greet them, holding up champagne and welcoming them with broad smiles. “It’s been a long time, Mr. Xie. Is this your wife?”

“Yes, my wife,” Xie Yanshang offered his arm, which Su Zhiruan took, and he continued, “Mr. Wang, long time no see.”

“I’ve heard that this banquet is also for the elder Mr. Xie to choose his successor. We couldn’t miss this, so we came right away to show support, Mr. Xie. If everything goes as expected, it should be you,” Mr. Wang said with a sycophantic smile.

Just then.

“Young Master, Young Madam, the Chairman invites both of you over.”

Behind Su Zhiruan and Xie Yanshang, a familiar voice sounded.

When they turned to look, they found it was none other than Xie Yanshang’s former assistant. At this moment, when he saw the couple, his eyes reddened instantly, “President, Madam, you’ve come back!”

The assistant had been with Xie Yanshang for a long time, proving to be the most capable in work matters, and in daily life, he was methodical and had provided great assistance to Su Zhiruan and Xie Yanshang.

“How have you been?” Xie Yanshang, along with Su Zhiruan following the assistant upstairs, asked him, “I heard the second uncle gave you a hard time.”

“It’s okay. After the second uncle gave me a hard time, I requested to be transferred to a subsidiary. Later, the elder Mr. Xie asked me to come back and continue as his secretary.” The secretary nodded, summarizing the situation briefly, and at that moment, he led them, “Here we are, the Chairman is inside.”

When Xie Yanshang pushed the door open, Su Zhiruan lifted her eyes to look.

The room was dark without any lights on, only a faint outline of a wheelchair could be seen near the window. A frail and emaciated old man was huddled in the wheelchair, a dragon-head cane resting beside him as if it could fall to the ground at any second.

Seeing him in this condition assured Su Zhiruan that Mr. Xie had not been mistaken.

Last time she saw the elder Mr. Xie, he appeared to be in good spirits, but now he seemed to have his vitality drained, looking much diminished, not at all like a Chairman but more like a feeble old man gasping for breath.

“Why don’t you come in?” The elder Mr. Xie coughed twice, his voice much changed as well, sounding like withered tree bark being torn apart, making one’s eardrums feel much drier, “Come here.”

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