The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 368 - Chapter 368 0368 wont make it through this winter

Chapter 368: 0368 won’t make it through this winter. Chapter 368: 0368 won’t make it through this winter. “My God… give? How could he have the nerve to say such a thing? One shameless, one conceited, if you say they’re not made for each other, I’m afraid no one would believe it…”

Su Ran’s gaze fell on the closed glass door, a barely discernible smirk curling at the corners of her lips, a faint gleam of mirth flickering in her eyes.

Time ticked away second by second, and with each passing moment, Ye Zhichen grew increasingly anxious.

Could Xiao’s truly have given the investment to Su Xinyan?

Compared to Ye Zhichen’s restless unease, Su Ran appeared calm and composed.

She leaned back in her chair, appearing utterly nonchalant, as her right hand idly tapped against the desktop, glancing up at the time on her left wristwatch.

Her eyelashes gently fluttered open and closed.

3… 2… 1…

Suddenly standing up from her seat, she said to Ye Zhichen beside her:

“Let’s go.”

Ye Zhichen blinked, looking at her with a blank face.

“Where to?”

Su Ran’s lips curved slightly, her tall figure standing before Ye Zhichen exuding a profound demeanor, a stratagem brewing in her posture.

Especially those dazzling starry eyes, the brilliance of wisdom piercing the heart.

“It’s our turn now…”

Ye Zhichen paused for a moment, lifting her eyelids to look at her.

“But Gu Heng and Su Xinyan haven’t…”

She couldn’t finish her sentence before the door to the reception room was opened from the outside.

Gu Heng and Su Xinyan walked in.

A flicker of shock passed through Ye Zhichen’s eyes, she first glanced at Gu Heng and Su Xinyan, then set her gaze on Su Ran.

Seeing her as serene as if nothing had happened, she quickly concealed her emotions, then instantly understood.

The surprise in her eyes lasted only an instant, Ye Zhichen hurriedly followed Su Ran to Xiao Yize’s office.

Xiao Yize sat in his office chair, looking indifferently at the two women opposite him.

“Where’s your proposal?”

Su Ran glanced at him lightly, “Wasn’t it sent to you the day before yesterday?”

Xiao Yize’s face showed no annoyance at being exposed, his lips hooked in a silent gaze at her.

“I’ve seen your proposal, well-done, but I did not see anything substantial. Zisu has a decent reputation in the industry, but it doesn’t compare to Chongguang in scale.”

Su Ran nodded, not denying, for it was the truth.

“Apart from the newly signed artists, I haven’t seen any investment prospects in your company. Do you have any other reasons to convince me?”

Su Ran looked at him and countered, “Do you think Chongguang has investment prospects?”

Xiao Yize narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze landing directly on Su Ran’s face.

Su Ran met his gaze squarely, neither servile nor overbearing.

Ye Zhichen’s temples throbbed, her hands clenched together nervously.

This negotiation felt as though a fight could break out at any moment.

After a while, Xiao Yize slowly spoke.

“Chongguang is backed by Starry Media, a giant in the Mainland Entertainment Industry, and just now, the Su Xinyan who came in with the Gu Family young master, she’s one of the hottest actresses in the entertainment circle at the moment, internationally renowned as ‘heart’, and there seem to be few who can compete with her in the industry.”

Su Ran flashed a smile, “Not bad, but unfortunately, whether it’s Chongguang or Su Xinyan, neither is your best choice.”

Xiao Yize raised an eyebrow, his eyes lifting to meet hers.

“Why not?”

“Because… they won’t make it through this winter.”

Su Ran’s words were direct and straightforward, a chill rushing towards them.

The meaning behind the words was self-evident, and everyone present was smart enough to understand without further explanation.

“Perhaps, you could also wait until after the World Designers Competition to decide.”

Su Ran took a step back, which could be seen as leaving some leeway for Xiao’s.

Xiao Yize shook his head, “There’s no need, it’s just one billion, I can provide the investment.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhichen immediately heaved a sigh of relief.

But the next second, her eyelids twitched violently.

Just one billion?

He sure made it sound easy.

Even she, a rich heiress, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but think such capitalists were the worst.

“But there are conditions.”

The moment Ye Zhichen had relaxed, her heart was lifted again as both women looked at the man opposite them.

“What conditions?” Su Ran asked.

Xiao Yize looked at her, a meaningful gleam emerging in the depths of his eyes, mysterious and unpredictable.

He appeared to be full of amusement.

Instantly, Su Ran felt a sense of danger as though she was the target, her eyes filled with vigilance and defensiveness.

“Owe me a meal.”

“…”

“…”

“…Fine.”

–

Su Ran clinched the investment, and Gu Heng and Su Xinyan were informed of this news immediately.

After leaving Xiao Yize’s office, Su Ran and Ye Zhichen were planning to return to their company, only to be blocked by two people at the elevator entrance.

Su Xinyan stared at Su Ran with red-rimmed eyes, a face filled with outrage.

“Su Ran, what kind of dirty tricks did you play in front of President Xiao? He clearly liked our proposal, so why did he end up giving the investment to you?”

Su Ran looked at her, a sarcastic laugh escaping her lips.

“Dirty tricks? Do you think President Xiao is as brainless as you? Lacking the ability to secure the investment and then shifting the blame, calling you stupid wouldn’t be an understatement at all.”

Standing there, Su Xinyan bit her lip tightly, her face turning beet red from Su Ran’s sarcasm.

“That’s nonsense, it was you, you must have said something to President Xiao. Sister, even if you are jealous of me, you shouldn’t stoop to such despicable methods!”

Su Ran curled her lips, letting out a cold laugh.

“Despicable methods? Heh, I can’t compete with you in that area. Besides, against someone as vile as you, any method that works is a good one. If you have the guts, go ahead and try with President Xiao, see if he’ll spare you a second glance.”

Su Xinyan’s face turned ashen, especially when she saw Su Ran’s victorious demeanor towering above, shaking with rage.

Seeing her like this, Su Ran let out a light chuckle, leaned in close to her, and her indifferent, cold voice was full of meaningful mockery.

“Knowing perfectly well that I wouldn’t let you get the Gu Family’s investment so easily, yet you still lack caution. I thought you’d be well-prepared to waste a bit more of my time. I didn’t expect it to be so simple, simple enough that I only needed to say one line to change President Xiao’s mind.”

Su Xinyan’s expression froze, but she still asked unconsciously:

“What did you say?”

“Calling you dumb would really not be an overstatement. Why should I tell you? Su Xinyan, for Chongguang to stake their future on you, their heads must have been squeezed by a door, huh?”

As Su Ran spoke, she chuckled softly, her eyes brimming with scorn as she looked at Su Xinyan, her voice as cold as ice.

Confronting Su Ran, she was no match. Remembering Gu Heng was beside her, Su Xinyan’s eyes flickered.