Knowing that Ye Chen was joking, Xiao Churan didn't mind and walked aside to dial Wang Dongxue's number.
The call was quickly connected, and Wang Dongxue's pleasant voice came through, "Hello, Ms. Xiao."
"Hello, Vice-President Wang, I have something I would like to ask for your help with," Xiao Churan said sheepishly.
Wang Dongxue agreed, "Well, tell me."
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Churan gathered her courage and said, "I would like to ask if the chairman is free tomorrow night. Our family wants to hold a banquet to officially announce our cooperation with Dihao. I hope the chairman can appreciate it..."
Wang Dongxue was silent for a moment before replying, "Ms. Xiao, I can't make the decision on this matter. How about I ask the chairman's opinion for you?"
Xiao Churan said respectfully, "Thank you, then I'll trouble you."
After hanging up, Xiao Churan anxiously awaited news from the other party.
At that moment, Ye Chen's phone unexpectedly rang.
Ye Chen was momentarily stunned, realizing he forgot to mute his phone. He assumed it was Wang Dongxue calling to seek his opinion.
Answering the call with a calm face, Ye Chen nonchalantly said, "Yeah."
Wang Dongxue's voice came through, "Chairman, the Xiao family is holding a banquet tomorrow night. I would like to ask if you want to go there?"
Ye Chen replied, "Oh, that's it, okay, I will... Okay, that's it, hang up..."
After hanging up, Ye Chen muttered to himself, "These salespeople are so annoying..."
Xiao Churan, unaware of her husband's true identity, didn't suspect anything. Soon, her phone rang again.
Wang Dongxue's voice reached her, "Ms. Xiao, our chairman has agreed to attend the banquet directly!"
"Really... That's great... Thank you for your help, and thank you to Mr. Chairman for me..." Xiao Churan was suddenly excited. She didn't expect the chairman to agree.
Hurriedly, Xiao Churan informed Mrs. Xiao, "Grandma! The chairman of Dihao Group has agreed!"
"Really?!" Mrs. Xiao suddenly became excited!
She immediately instructed the Xiao family members present, "Hurry up and prepare for me! Book the best hotel, the best meals and drinks, and get ready to welcome Chairman Dihao grandly!"
"In addition, notify all large companies in the city and invite them to our banquet! Tell them that Chairman Dihao will reward them!"
The entire Xiao family became busy, with everyone extremely excited, contacting various partners and high-ranking figures in Jinling City.
This news became a sensation in Jinling City. The mysterious new chairman of the Emgrand Group was about to appear at Xiao Jiaming's dinner party!
Mrs. Xiao received numerous calls with inquiries, responding to them all with a smile. She was so happy today because, after the banquet, the Xiao family would undoubtedly become the most popular family in Jinling!
Thinking of this, she smiled excitedly and said, "Okay, let's stop here today and start preparing for tomorrow's banquet. The party is over!"
After the meeting, Mrs. Xiao returned to her office, and Xiao Hailong followed closely.
"Grandma, do you really want to give the position of director to Xiao Churan?" Xiao Hailong asked when they were alone.
Mrs. Xiao frowned slightly and said coldly, "I have already promised Churan, why can't I give it to her?"
Xiao Hailong insisted, "Grandma, you can't let her be the director!"
Mrs. Xiao asked, "Why? She won such a big contract. She is a hero of the company and should be reused."
Xiao Hailong said hurriedly, "The reason why Churan was able to win the contract from Dihao was because Zhang Wenhao from the Zhang family was helping her behind the scenes. I heard that Zhang Wenhao went to her house yesterday! Today, the Dihao Group signed a contract with us; how could it be so coincidental? I think it's probably because she was involved with Zhang Wenhao!"
Mrs. Xiao looked angry and asked, "Is everything you said true?"
Xiao Hailong said plausibly, "Of course it is true. Zhang Wenhao did go to see Xiao Churan last night. You will know after checking."
After that, Xiao Hailong continued, "Grandma, Chu Ran is a married woman. If the matter between her and Zhang Wenhao spreads, and people know that our Xiao family obtained the contract from the Emgrand Group through this method, we will lose face. Where will we put the Xiao family's reputation? Where will we put your face?”
Mrs. Xiao frowned, already believing most of Xiao Hailong's words.
Zhang Wenhao liked Xiao Churan; she knew that.
When she celebrated her birthday, Zhang Wenhao also gave her a jade Buddha amulet worth three to four million.
This reasonably explained why Xiao Churan was able to secure a 60 million contract.
At this point, Xiao Hailong added, "If you let such a shameless woman be the director, our reputation will be even worse. At this time, we must choose someone else to be the director, and then the credit for negotiating the project will also be attributed to someone else. It's best to choose a man to avoid gossip to the greatest extent!”
Mrs. Xiao nodded slightly, already having 80% belief in Xiao Hailong's words.
From her perspective, it made sense. If the outside world knew that Xiao Churan got the contract after getting involved with Zhang Wenhao, she could explain to them that she got the project because of the new director, not because of Xiao Churan's actions.
Moreover, the old lady also had a selfish motive.
She really didn't like Xiao Churan, and she had always favored boys over girls. She didn't want to see Xiao Churan's status and strength in the Xiao family increase.
She must be contained to ensure that the Xiao family's assets wouldn't be taken advantage of by outsiders.
Thinking of this, she already had a plan in her mind.
She looked at Xiao Hailong and said coldly, "Hailong, you must listen to me in company from now on. You can do whatever I ask you to do. You can never do anything I don't ask you to do. Understand?"
Xiao Hailong immediately expressed his loyalty, saying, "Grandma, don't worry. Hailong will do whatever you say from now on. I'll hit wherever you point me!"
"Yes." Mrs. Xiao nodded with satisfaction and added, "At tomorrow's banquet, I will tell everyone that you are the new director and will be fully responsible for the cooperation with the Emgrand Group. But you must remember to be obedient. I can lift you up, and I can also step on you!"
Xiao Hailong was ecstatic and said quickly, "Grandma, don't worry! Hailong will definitely be obedient!"