C13 The New Ceo Is Actually Him!

"Snowy, my hearing isn't the best. What did she say the name of their new president is?"

Zhu Yuhong always had keen ears, but the name of the new CEO that Zhao Hongwu had just mentioned made her question if they were failing her.

Su Xue looked equally bewildered as she instinctively responded, "She said the new CEO's name is... Chen Qingchuan?"

Liu Zhen and Su Jun exchanged glances, each reading the other's surprise and panic.

Still, Liu Zhen, having been through more in life, managed to regain his composure. "There are plenty of people with the same name. It's not unusual."

Indeed, the world is full of people with identical names. Chen Qingchuan's name wasn't unique. Why couldn't there be another with the same name?

Clutching onto this sliver of hope, they fixed their gaze on the slowly rising curtain on the stage.

As the spotlight hit, a pair of gleaming leather shoes came into view beneath the curtain, followed by crisply pressed trousers...

In that moment, Liu Zhen felt his heart rise with the curtain.

He fervently hoped within, it must be a coincidence, it just must be, please let it be a namesake!

Meanwhile, Su Xue was also holding her breath, her eyes wide in anticipation of the new CEO's reveal.

She couldn't fathom facing the man under the spotlight if it turned out to be the same person she had dismissed as worthless for three years.

The curtain fully ascended, unveiling the face of the new CEO of the Daming Group branch.

Charming, dashing, and determined... Many women were thrown off balance by his looks, not only because of his striking appearance but also because he was accomplished, wealthy, and the fresh president of the Daming Group branch!

Upon seeing the all-too-familiar face, Su Xue was utterly shocked. Her pale hand flew to her mouth, fearing an ungraceful outburst. She couldn't have imagined, in any scenario, that her ex-husband could be the new CEO of the Daming Group.

"This can't be happening, it just can't. Didn't you say the new CEO was a wealthy heir who had left your company? How could it be him, that good-for-nothing? This... this is simply impossible, impossible!"

Liu Zhen constantly referred to Chen Qingchuan as his "iron buddy," yet he repeatedly trampled on him. He couldn't come to terms with it. But even more unbearable was the thought of the impending retaliation from the Daming Group!

He was acutely aware of his own arrogance in undermining Chen Qingchuan and his relentless attempts to poach him. These actions seemed inconsequential when dealing with someone he considered worthless, but now, that "worthless" person had transformed into the new CEO. How was he to face this new reality?

"Xiao Jun, Xiao Jun, please tell me, is your mom hallucinating?"

Zhu Yuhong clutched Su Jun's hand, her voice shaking as she sought a reassuring answer.

But Su Jun was in such despair that he couldn't bring himself to respond.

The new CEO, his former brother-in-law, was now the head of the branch of Daming Group, with a fortune in the hundreds of billions. And it was Su Jun's own significant and forceful actions that had contributed to his brother-in-law's change in status—a fact that could never be undone.

At this moment, he was overwhelmed with regret, wishing he could cry but finding himself tearless, lamenting over a brother-in-law worth hundreds of billions...

On the stage, Chen Qingchuan gave a heartfelt introduction, expressing gratitude to the attendees and sharing a vision for the company's future. He announced several investment plans, each exceeding ten billion in value. The audience was stunned by the boldness of these investments, rising to their feet to give a thunderous round of applause and cheers for the Daming Group.

Following the speech, the banquet officially commenced.

As the host, Chen Qingchuan, regardless of his esteemed position, made his way from table to table to offer toasts, adhering to social etiquette.

Wherever he went, guests stood up with beaming smiles to greet him.

Zhu Yuhong watched these warm receptions with a heavy heart. She vividly remembered how proud she felt the previous night when her relatives greeted Liu Zhen with the same enthusiastic smiles. But now, all she could feel was a bitter taste of envy.

If she hadn't pressured Chen Qingchuan to divorce Su Xue, she would have been basking in tonight's unparalleled glory as well. It would have been a far greater honor than what she experienced the previous night. The Shengliu Group was insignificant compared to the Daming Group, barely a blip on their radar.

As Chen Qingchuan made his way from table to table offering toasts, he eventually arrived at Su Xue's table. Su Xue's face was a mask of awkwardness upon seeing him. She had openly criticized Chen Qingchuan more than once, calling him irresponsible and worthless, but now he had transformed into the esteemed new CEO, a figure she regarded with a mix of respect and fear.

If Chen Qingchuan were to bring up those past criticisms to embarrass her... she truly didn't know if she could handle the humiliation.

But he didn't. Instead, Chen Qingchuan simply lifted his glass, gently touched it to hers, and said, "Thank you, Director Su."

That address, "Director Su," made Su Xue acutely aware of the vast chasm that now lay between them. They were no longer husband and wife; even though they had been just yesterday morning, that bond was now irrevocably severed.

From this point forward, there would only be Director Chen and Director Su—no longer the worthless man and Little Snow.

After toasting Su Xue, Chen Qingchuan turned to Liu Changhe with his glass.

"Thank you, CEO Liu, for selling the Shengliu Group to me for 30 million. I sent someone to take over the company yesterday afternoon, and all the paperwork is complete, ensuring it's no longer your concern. Of course, I recognize your capabilities, CEO Liu. So, if you don't mind taking on the role of deputy CEO in the new Shengliu Group, my door is always open."

Liu Changhe was livid, his complexion turning a ghastly pale. He felt like he was about to explode with rage.

He thought Chen Qingchuan was being excessively cruel, snatching his company without cause and now taunting him. He was infuriated beyond words!

But he couldn't voice his anger. Chen Qingchuan held evidence of his illegal activities and could have him thrown in jail at any moment.

It was then that Liu Zhen, panic-stricken, blurted out, "What do you mean? What are you saying about 30 million?"

"What do you mean?" Chen Qingchuan turned to face Liu Zhen. "Aren't you aware of what I'm implying? I warned you just the other afternoon that within 24 hours, Shengliu Group would have a new owner. But you thought it was more likely that I'd be changing my name, didn't you?"

"I distinctly recall you pestering me at the locker room door, asking what name I had supposedly changed to. You wanted to know the answer, right? Well, I'll tell you now: I haven't changed my name. I've simply replaced the owner of Shengliu Corporation!"

Upon hearing this assertive reply, Liu Zhen's complexion turned ghostly white.

Shengliu Group, valued at over 300 million, had been snatched up by Chen Qingchuan for a paltry 30 million, not even one-tenth of its worth!

While Liu Zhen was internally hemorrhaging from the shock, Liu Changhe beside him completely lost his composure.

"I was puzzled why they would target me out of the blue. It turns out you're the little scoundrel who's been stirring up trouble in my name!"

"Just a moment ago, you were boasting about how our family would step into a bright future under your leadership. Bright future, my foot! Our family has been utterly ruined by you. You've made an absolute shambles of it. I, I, I..."

In a fit of rage, Liu Changhe couldn't find anything at hand, so he yanked off his leather shoe and hurled it at Liu Zhen's face.

"I'll beat you senseless, you wretched scoundrel!"