Dihao Group's announcent of two major news items completely set Jinling ablaze.
Hearing that Dihao Group had changed hands, the Xiao Family finally realized why the Wang Family had been ousted by Dihao Group.
It seed that the new owner of Dihao Group didn't think much of families like the Wangs.
But who exactly is Young Master Ye? This person is too incredible, right? To buy the Dihao Group, worth over a hundred billion, just like that? Even Jinling's richest man doesn't have such deep pockets!
Suddenly, countless families were stirred, so longing to establish ties with this mysterious Young Master Ye, while others hoped their daughters could marry into his family.
Furthermore, Dihao Group's plan to invest in a two-billion-yuan hotel project also sent shockwaves through Jinling's construction and decoration industry!
Two billion!
Even a small slice of that pie would be a huge windfall!
Nurous companies were eager to get a piece of the action.
Naturally, this included the money-hungry Old Mada Xiao!
Old Mada Xiao was beside herself with excitent; a two-billion project was an excellent opportunity!
If the Xiao Family could secure a contract from this, it would be like striking gold!
Thus, she imdiately ordered a family eting to be held at ho that evening to discuss how to break into Dihao Group's new project. Attendance was mandatory for all!
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That night, at the Xiao Family villa.
Since Old Mada Xiao had insisted everyone attend, Jas Ye went along as well.
He knew the eting was to discuss how to get a share of Dihao Group's big project.
So, he wanted to take this chance to give his wife, Mary Xiao, a boost in status!
Upon arriving at the Xiao Family villa, Mary's cousin Robert Xiao saw him and imdiately sneered, "Damn, Jas Ye, you've got so nerve showing up to see Grandma!"
Mary replied with a cold face, "Watch your mouth. Grandma demanded all Xiao Family mbers be present. Jas is my husband, so naturally, he is a mber of the Xiao Family!"
Robert laughed, "Him? A Xiao Family mber? He's nothing but a live-in son-in-law!"
Jas touched his nose and said to Mary, "Let it go, wife. Don't stoop to his level. Let's head in before Grandma has to wait any longer."
Mary nodded, not giving Robert the ti of day, and walked in with Jas.
Seeing this, Robert's face turned cold, thinking they would get what's coming to them soon enough.
Once inside the eting hall, Jas and Mary found a spot in the corner to sit down.
Soon after, Old Mada Xiao strode in, and the family eting officially began.
Old Mada Xiao took her place at the head of the table and knocked on it, declaring spiritedly, "The Xiao Family has been waiting for an opportunity for years, an opportunity to join the ranks of Jinling's elite! Now, that opportunity has finally arrived!"
She continued loudly, "This twenty-billion project from Dihao Group, whoever secures a partnership contract will reap huge benefits!
And this is the first major project since the change of hands at Dihao Group, a golden opportunity for our Xiao Family! If we can cooperate with Dihao Group and make a good impression on the new owner, the future of the Xiao Family will be limitless!"
Despite Old Mada Xiao's enthusiasm, the others seed unmoved.
In truth, the Xiao Family had long sought cooperation with Dihao Group, to no avail. Now, hoping to get a share of the new project seed impossible.
Seeing everyone's silence, Old Mada Xiao angrily demanded, "What's the matter? Have you all gone mute? Don't you have the confidence to secure even a small piece of this twenty-billion project?"
People exchanged glances, none daring to speak.
Old Mada Xiao, even more furious, gritted her teeth and declared, "I'll say this now: whoever negotiates a thirty-million contract with Dihao Group will beco the general manager of our group!"
This statent took everyone by surprise.
Old Mada Xiao had always been autocratic, never establishing the position of general manager within the group, as it held significant power and was typically reserved for a successor.
Now, using this position as a reward, it was clear how desperately she wanted the Dihao Group project.
But as coveted as the general manager position was, it wasn't easy to obtain.
To the Xiao Family, securing a deal with Dihao Group and a thirty-million contract seed like a joke. Even if Old Mada Xiao herself stepped in, Dihao Group's executives wouldn't grant her an audience, let alone discuss cooperation.
The eting hall fell silent.
Old Mada Xiao, filled with rage, questioned, "As descendants of the Xiao Family, is there no one willing to share the family's burdens?"
Then, she turned her gaze directly to Robert, "Robert, this task is yours to undertake!"
Robert forced a few laughs and quickly said, "Grandma, even Daniel Wang's family has been kicked out by Dihao Group. Our strength is even less than the Wangs', how could we possibly secure a contract with Dihao Group..."
Old Mada Xiao imdiately scolded, "Useless! You're even more worthless than that waste Jas Ye if you give up without even trying!"
In her heart, Old Mada Xiao wasn't confident either, but she refused to remain at the helm of a second-rate family forever. She dread of the Xiao Family rising higher.
This Dihao Group project was their only chance.
So, no matter how difficult, she was unwilling to give up.
She had expected Robert, as the eldest grandson, to accept this task eagerly, but to her dismay, he was backing out.
Robert was also frustrated. Who would want to take on an impossible task? He feared he'd be turned away at Dihao Group's door before he could even begin.
Not only would he fail to accomplish the task, but he would also beco a laughingstock. That's why he was determined not to agree.
After Old Mada Xiao berated Robert, she loudly demanded, "What about the rest of you? Are you all too scared to take on this task?"
At this mont, Jas gently nudged Mary with his elbow and whispered, "Wife, take on this task."
Mary quickly objected, "Are you crazy? Dihao Group would never cooperate with a small company like the Xiao Family!"
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Jas smiled confidently, "Don't worry, you'll definitely be able to secure this cooperation!"
Mary asked in surprise, "Really?"
Jas affird, "Of course! I think you're more than capable! Seize this opportunity, and your status in the Xiao Family will soar!"
For so reason, at that mont, Mary found herself inexplicably believing Jas's words.
She stood up instinctively and said to Old Mada Xiao, "Grandma, I'm willing to give it a try…"
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