The beautiful CEO falls in love with me
Chapter 209 - 209 200 197 Yang Guang

209: Chapter 200 Chapter 197: Yang Guang 209: Chapter 200 Chapter 197: Yang Guang “Hey, Young Master Yang…” Ye Chen immediately patted Yang Guang on the shoulder and said, “Those who truly understand cigars know that you shouldn’t flick the ash off the end, as a certain length of ash helps cool down the cigar.

Moreover, one shouldn’t exhale the smoke forcefully; instead, one should gently breathe it out, allowing the smoke to envelop oneself.

Everyone can then enjoy the lingering aroma.”

Yang Guang was slightly taken aback and chuckled, “It seems Mr.

Ye is quite particular about cigars!”

“Of course!” Ye Chen nodded and responded, “Cigars are a symbol of a high-status person’s taste.

Those of low status who attempt to elevate their station with cigars are merely trash wrapped in a thin veneer!”

Ye Chen’s remarks, indirect yet pointed, caused Zhang Bufen and Sun Menghai to turn pale with rage.

They couldn’t wait to confront Ye Chen physically.

However, the two were not fools; on the contrary, having reached such heights in society, they were quite clever.

They knew Ye Chen was waiting for them to pounce so he could give them a thorough beating.

Inside the Weisheng Club, what initially was a hostile attitude toward Ye Chen shifted to one of seeking advice.

Even Yang Guang, president of the Z province Chamber of Commerce, treated Ye Chen with great respect, detecting an extraordinary quality about him, one not found in ordinary people.

Vaguely, he felt he had seen it before.

“I wonder what industry Mr.

Ye is currently involved in?” Yang Guang asked curiously.

“This…” Ye Chen’s eyes darted around as he smiled, “I am a jack of all trades; I’m friends with the little prince of Arabia and quite familiar with military groups in Iraq.

I’m also well-acquainted with mercenary organizations in Northern Africa.

Why?

Any business opportunities you’d like to introduce, brother?”

“Uh…

What kind of business are you looking for?” Yang Guang was taken aback.

“Bring me some assassination jobs!” Ye Chen grinned widely.

Pfft…

Beside them, Zhang Bufen immediately spat out his red wine.

Ye Chen truly never spoke unless it shocked people.

Zhang Bufen had always suspected that Ye Chen gained his women’s affection by fooling them with smooth talk, whether as a friend of the Saudi Arabian prince or a mysterious arms dealer—always inspiring boundless imagination in women.

Thus, Zhang Bufen believed women like Dian Ling, Zhang Yantong, and even Li Ruo were all deceived by Ye Chen’s talk.

Therefore, he once used his connections to inform the National Security Bureau, but unbelievably they ended up releasing Ye Chen and didn’t even inform him about it.

This left Zhang Bufen quite shocked.

Nonetheless, he was still convinced that Ye Chen thrived through sheer deceit.

“Ye Chen, can you stop deceiving people?” Zhang Bufen unexpectedly threw out a line.

“Young Master Zhang, can you stop messing around with women?” Ye Chen retorted coldly with a scoff.

“You exhibit beast-like behavior; do you think you are a beast?”

“You…” Zhang Bufen was once again at a loss for words against Ye Chen.

The crowd witnessed Ye Chen’s prowess; this man was formidable, indeed able to conquer all solely with his words.

Zhang Bufen decided not to pick verbal fights with Ye Chen anymore and opted for a more practical approach.

Having deployed the National Security Bureau last time, he now considered involving the SWAT team or something similar.

After pondering quietly for a while, Zhang Bufen calmed down.

This gathering at the Weisheng Club mainly concerned a collaboration between the Tianya Group and the Z Province Chamber of Commerce.

Li Ruo’s participation in such a gathering was naturally due to relevant interests; otherwise, she surely wouldn’t have bothered joining such a crowd.

“Mr.

Li, everyone present clearly understands the matters regarding the Tianya Group!” Yang Guang glanced at Li Ruo and continued, “However, since everyone here is a businessman and businessmen chase profits, I believe Mr.

Li is well aware of this.

Therefore, I hope Mr.

Li can discuss the relevant benefits with us.

That way, it could spark everyone’s interest in investing, don’t you think?”

“Yeah, Mr.

Li, why don’t you tell us?” The surrounding people nodded in agreement.

Li Ruo glanced around and said, “Thank you all for your interest in this project by the Tianya Group.

Since Tianya Group dares to develop projects in the Northern City District, I believe it is certainly not a losing venture.

Jianghuai City is no longer the old Jianghuai City; it has gradually evolved from a small city into a large, bustling metropolis.

Therefore, establishing a Central Business District belonging to Jianghuai City, or even the entire Z province.”

Yang Guang smiled and responded, “Mr.

Li, establishing a Central Business District is no easy feat; you must be aware that without sufficient economic strength, population, and even adequate facilities, it is impossible to establish a large, bustling Central Business District.”

“I believe in Tianya Group’s capabilities.

I also believe that Jianghuai City can have the capacity to establish a Central Business District!” Li Ruo, head held high, resembled a proud peacock.

After pondering for a moment, Yang Guang smiled and said, “That’s true, without trust, there can be no development.

Since that is the case, let’s leave the remaining issues to everyone!”

“Mr.

Li, if we want to cooperate, how will the control over shares be distributed?”

“Mr.

Li, how much more funding do you need?”

Everyone asked curiously, surrounding Li Ruo.

Some were not so much interested in investing as they were in the proud and full appearance at Li Ruo’s chest.

When pair after pair of colorful eyes swept across Li Ruo’s chest, it was time for Ye Chen to step in front of Li Ruo, attracting pairs of resentful eyes from the crowd.

“Mr.

Li, who is the planner and current person in charge of this project?” Zhang Bufen immediately asked.

“The planner and person in charge of this project is Ye Chen!” Li Ruo replied with a graceful smile.

“I am willing to invest one billion, but the premise is to change the person in charge!” Zhang Bufen replied with a cold smile.

“Sorry, the person in charge of a project is like a general of an army; changing leadership during battle is a major taboo in military strategy!” Li Ruo snorted lightly and added, “Therefore, I cannot accept your request.”

“Aren’t you in urgent need of investment?

I’ll offer twenty billion if you change the person.” Zhang Bufen, still hopeful, was thinking about firing Ye Chen.

“Even for two hundred billion, I would absolutely not change the person!” Li Ruo looked firmly at the crowd and said, “I won’t joke about Tianya Group’s future.

After all, Tianya Group is already a publicly listed company, not just a private enterprise anymore.

I have to be responsible for the thousands of employees of Tianya Group!”

“Well said!” Yang Guang clapped gently from the side and chuckled, “For that statement alone, I am willing to invest one billion.”

“Thank you!” Li Ruo said with a faint smile.

With Yang Guang making the first move, everyone generously followed suit, whether it was one billion or five billion.

It all counted as an investment.

The gentlemen present were known entrepreneurs within the province, yet no one knew that their hundreds of millions were primarily aimed at gaining Li Ruo’s favor.

Thus, it’s true that sometimes women are more appropriate than men for certain tasks.

Li Ruo’s appearance and demeanor touched every man’s heart.

Now that Tianya Group was facing difficulties, many men couldn’t help but want to protect Li Ruo.

Thus, the investment was promptly secured.

“I am willing to invest thirty billion!” Zhang Bufen gritted his teeth, with thirty billion already at his limit.

To invest more was impossible.

Moreover, a significant portion of this thirty billion was through bank loans, with his own liquid funds being at most ten billion.

Being able to borrow twenty billion was already a huge favor from the bank.

The main reasons Zhang Bufen supported Tianya Group so vigorously were twofold: one, to gain Li Ruo’s favor to lay the groundwork for pursuing her; second, once he had invested so much money into the project, he would become the largest shareholder outside of Tianya Group itself.

As the second-largest shareholder, he would have some say in personnel decisions, wouldn’t he?

In the future, if he wanted to mess with Ye Chen and manipulate him, it wouldn’t take more than a word, even if he wanted to kick Ye Chen out, it would be easy.

Moreover, by then, if Li Ruo wanted to help Ye Chen, he could simply propose withdrawing his investment, or even make Tianya Group withdraw shares.

By then, surely Tianya Group wouldn’t be crippled just for Ye Chen’s sake?

With this thought, Zhang Bufen felt a surge of satisfaction.

Although it was just wishful thinking for now, it could soon be a reality.

“Zhang Bufen, even if you invest thirty billion, I still won’t agree to fire Ye Chen!” Li Ruo declared sternly.

“Heh, Mr.

Li, you misunderstood!” Zhang Bufen shook his head immediately and said, “Not only will I not fire Ye Chen, but I will also support him.

After all, as a businessman, I follow the profits.

Since Ye Chen is the planner of the Northern City District project, it’s only fitting that he should be in charge.”

Though Li Ruo felt a bit puzzled, she didn’t dwell on it.

Meanwhile, Ye Chen’s lips curled into a faint smile, his cigar slowly burning in his hand, its fragrant smoke wafting around everyone.

This gathering of the wealthy was a success for Li Ruo.

Utilizing her advantages, she managed to secure over eighty billion in investment funds for Tianya Group.

At that moment, Tianya Group’s financial gap was immediately bridged, and the Northern City District project no longer had to worry about funding.

When Li Ruo left the Weisheng Club, she was completely intoxicated.

Facing numerous toasts from many investors, Li Ruo naturally consumed all, satisfying everyone’s vanity.