Chapter 18: Do You Deserve It?

A family of four was dining at the Kempinski while Zhang Wenhao was sulking at home.

He had seen the post from the Dihao Group and felt increasingly frustrated.

He had thought that there was no way Xiao Churan could secure a contract with the Dihao Group, but unexpectedly, she managed to land a 60 million contract in just one morning. Reflecting on how he had made a bold statement at her house yesterday, wasn’t this just slapping himself in the face?

Xiao Hailong had also called to complain, starting with, “Brother Wenhao, you’re really not being fair! I’ve been trying to create opportunities for you to pursue my cousin, and yet you helped her secure the collaboration with the Dihao Group. Aren’t you making things awkward for me?”

Zhang Wenhao felt innocent; what the heck? He hadn’t helped Xiao Churan at all!

At that moment, Xiao Hailong asked, “Brother Wenhao, tell me the truth, did you sleep with my cousin?”

Zhang Wenhao felt embarrassed to deny it. If he said he had nothing to do with it, wouldn’t that be admitting his own incompetence?

So he mumbled, “Yeah, sorry, Hailong. I’ll make it up to you next time.”

“I knew it!” Xiao Hailong sighed, then hurriedly asked, “Brother Wenhao, my cousin should still be a virgin, right? It seems she hasn’t let that useless guy touch her. You really hit the jackpot this time!”

Hearing this, Zhang Wenhao felt a surge of joy.

Great! Xiao Churan was still a virgin!

He thought to himself that he might as well publicly claim that she had slept with him, which could also stir up trouble between her and her husband.

With that in mind, he grinned at Xiao Hailong and said, “Hailong, your cousin is indeed still a virgin. It’s really quite enjoyable, hahaha!”

Xiao Hailong said with a bitter expression, “Then you really can’t forget my benefits in the future, Brother Wenhao!”

“Don’t worry!” Zhang Wenhao readily agreed.

After hanging up with Xiao Hailong, Zhang Wenhao’s father suddenly called.

As soon as the call connected, he exclaimed, “Wenhao, something’s wrong! The Wanhao Group has suspended all our collaborations! Have you offended anyone in the past few days?”

Zhang Wenhao’s heart sank like a stone upon hearing this.

The Dihao Group had suspended all collaborations with the Zhang family? Didn’t that mean a huge loss for the family?!

He quickly asked, “What’s going on, Dad? I haven’t offended anyone recently! Did you offend someone?”

Zhang Wenhao’s father replied, “I haven’t either! I’ve been at the company these past few days, haven’t gone out to offend anyone…”

Zhang Wenhao nervously said, “Could it be that the new chairman of the Dihao Group is planning to shake things up?”

“Very likely!” Zhang Wenhao’s father suddenly realized. “The new chairman just took over, and I haven’t had a chance to pay a visit. I’ve mentioned it to Wang Dongxue several times, but she keeps saying their chairman doesn’t meet with guests.”

Zhang Wenhao asked, “What should we do?”

His father thought for a moment and said, “Oh right, the Xiao family has a banquet tomorrow night. They say they’ve invited the chairman of the Dihao Group. Let’s go and find a chance to meet him!”

“Okay!” Zhang Wenhao immediately replied, “We’ll go together tomorrow!”

…

The next day, during the Xiao family’s most important highlight, everyone in the Xiao family was excited.

After a night of fermentation, news that the Xiao family had secured a contract with the Dihao Group and invited the chairman of the Dihao Group to their family banquet had spread throughout Jinling!

For this banquet, Ye Chen put on his most expensive suit and headed to the hotel where the banquet was being held.

As soon as he arrived at the hotel entrance, Ye Chen got out of the car and saw a Porsche screech to a halt right in front of him.

Then, a well-dressed Zhang Wenhao, impeccably groomed in designer attire, stepped out of the car.

Soon, a reception staff member approached, warmly greeting Zhang Wenhao.

Zhang Wenhao clearly noticed Ye Chen, his eyes revealing a hint of disdain as he looked him up and down, laughing, “Where did you find that counterfeit suit? You look ridiculous in it.”

Ye Chen calmly asked, “What does that have to do with you?”

Zhang Wenhao smirked, a hint of mockery on his face, and said, “It doesn’t have anything to do with me, but your wife has a bit of a relationship with me now…”

Ye Chen frowned slightly and asked, “What kind of relationship?”

People around them couldn’t help but stop and listen.

Since last night, there had been a rumor circulating in the circle.

The rumor claimed that the reason Xiao Churan was able to secure the collaboration with the Dihao Group was entirely due to her having slept with Zhang Wenhao. Otherwise, with her and the Xiao family’s strength, how could they have landed the Dihao Group?

Now it seemed there might be some truth to it.

Seeing the crowd gathering, Zhang Wenhao smugly said to Ye Chen, “Do you think Churan was able to secure the collaboration with the Dihao Group for any other reason?”

Ye Chen looked at Zhang Wenhao and coldly asked, “For what reason?”

Zhang Wenhao smirked and said, “Of course it’s because of me. Since Churan is now my woman, I did my best to help her secure the collaboration with Dihao. If you’re smart, you should divorce her sooner rather than later; it would be a kindness.”

Although the crowd had their suspicions, they were still shocked when Zhang Wenhao said it outright.

Xiao Churan really did get the collaboration with the Dihao Group by sleeping with Zhang Wenhao!

“Because of you?” Ye Chen heard this and, instead of getting angry, laughed, “You think you’re worthy?”