C2 You Don't Have the Qualifications!

"Are you out of your mind?!"

Su Xue pointed furiously at the door in response to Chen Qingchuan's questioning. "Just get out! I never want to see you again!"

Despite his anger, Chen Qingchuan wouldn't leave. Walking out now would be like admitting to the accusation of drugging her, wouldn't it?

But Su Xue didn't give him the chance to clear his name. "Fine, you won't leave? Then I will!"

Her words, heavy with indignation, hung in the air as Su Xue stormed out, leaving Liu Zhen and Chen Qingchuan alone in the office.

Liu Zhen couldn't suppress a smug smile as he remembered Su Xue slapping Chen Qingchuan in a fury.

"Alright, I can be honest with you now. Yes, I drugged Su Xue with that vile substance. I admit it. But what can you possibly do about it? You're powerless, destined to take the fall for me!"

"But don't worry, I'm rather magnanimous. Even though you've messed up my plans, I won't hold it against you. After all, no one wants to stoop to arguing with a loser – it's beneath them, right?"

"And not only will I not hold a grudge, but I'll also lend you a hand. You must be furious with Su Xue, aren't you? No worries, I'll make sure she ends up under you on the bed, and you'll have your revenge. How does that sound? Are you moved? Hahaha..."

Liu Zhen's taunting laughter echoed as he strutted toward the office door.

Before exiting, he turned back to Chen Qingchuan with a sneer. "If it weren't for that old man's dying wish three years ago, Su Xue would be my wife by now. But now I see clearly – you're nothing but a worthless loser."

"So let me make it clear to you today: Su Xue is mine. In three months, she'll be my woman, and you? You'll be nothing but a discarded nobody, kicked to the curb and left to wander the streets like a stray dog!"

As if Liu Zhen had the right to make the heir of the Daming Group roam the streets!

Chen Qingchuan responded with a cold sneer, "I'm afraid that before that happens, your family's company will become mine. You'd better keep up this tough act then. Just don't end up kneeling and begging me for mercy."

Liu Zhen couldn't help but laugh so hard that he started coughing. Once he regained his composure, he shot back, "In your dreams!"

"In my dreams? If I can't have your company change hands within 24 hours, then my name isn't Chen Qingchuan!"

...

Downstairs at the company, Su Xue clenched the hand that had just slapped Chen Qingchuan, a flicker of guilt passing through her eyes. But she quickly masked it as Liu Zhen caught up to her.

"Liu Zhen, I'm so sorry. It was unfair to you, the way Chen Qingchuan slandered you. I apologize on his behalf."

"Xiaoxue, is there really a need for such formality between us? Just remember, you're the only one in my heart..."

Before she could respond with tender words, Su Xue's secretary hurried over in her high heels, calling out, "Director Su, Director Su!"

Breathless, the secretary quickly briefed Su Xue, "The Provincial Trade Association just called. They said that Daming Group will inspect our company tomorrow morning. The Provincial Commercial Union has instructed us to prepare for their reception in advance!"

"Daming Group?!" Su Xue and Liu Zhen exclaimed in unison, their astonishment mirroring each other's.

"Daming Group is the top enterprise in our province. We've had no business dealings with such a titan," Su Xue said, still in shock.

Her astonishment was met not with a reply from the secretary, but with a counter from Liu Zhen.

"The top enterprise in our province? Xiaoxue, you're only seeing the tip of the iceberg. Do you know why the original southeast three provinces are now called Daming Province? It's because of the Daming Group. Their true power is something we can hardly fathom!"

"My dad once told me that Daming Group's roots are deep in those three provinces, but their influence extends across the globe. What you consider the pinnacle of our provincial giants is merely a speck to Daming Group. And that 'speck' is worth hundreds of billions!"

Liu Zhen's remarks gave Su Xue a newfound appreciation for the Daming Group, as well as a profound sense of the awe-inspiring power of this corporate behemoth. At that moment, she felt a wave of trepidation, akin to a humble farmer suddenly hosting the Emperor, with no idea how to properly welcome such an esteemed guest. And tomorrow morning, the Daming Group was scheduled to visit her company for an inspection, leaving her in a state of panic.

After his departure, Liu Zhen knew he had to rush home to inform the patriarch about this development. They needed to see if they could leverage the Daming Group's visit to gain favor. If they could align themselves with this colossal entity, it would be a monumental boon for his family.

Meanwhile, Su Xue was diligently organizing the preparations, taking a hands-on approach to ensure the reception for the Daming Group was impeccable. She even inquired with her secretary about the specific individuals who would be attending from the Daming Group.

The secretary was uncertain, commenting, "But judging by the entourage from the Provincial Trade Association, it's likely to be some of the most influential figures in the Daming Group!"

This only heightened Su Xue's anxiety. Why would such high-ranking officials suddenly decide to inspect their small, seemingly insignificant company?

Later that evening, Chen Qingchuan finished his last shift and returned to the home he shared with Su Xue. He had resigned from his job, symbolized by the casual tossing of his security guard uniform onto the table.

For three years, he had been married to Su Xue. Despite his great-grandfather freezing his assets and resources, Chen Qingchuan still possessed the keen business acumen and top-tier education he had received as a youth. He was fully capable of using these skills to help Su Xue grow and fortify her company. Yet, he hadn't done so. It wasn't for lack of desire, but rather because the Su family, including Su Xue, had dismissed him as worthless from the start.

In the eyes of many, Chen Qingchuan was seen as a schemer who had cozied up to Su Xue while her grandmother was critically ill and vulnerable. Consequently, he was prematurely judged and branded with negative labels such as a deadbeat and a scoundrel. They believed he was an unworthy son-in-law, who had married above his station by winning over Su Xue.

Given the circumstances, Chen Qingchuan certainly wasn't going to bend over backward to seek approval from someone who clearly wasn't interested.

Su Xue might have been proud, but could her pride really outshine that of Chen Qingchuan, the man destined to inherit the illustrious future of the Daming Group? Had it not been for the old man's three-year ultimatum, Chen Qingchuan would have eagerly signed the divorce papers countless times by now!

With the deadline expiring at midnight tonight, Chen Qingchuan was about to regain his freedom, and he was prepared to lay his cards on the table—he was the quintessential rich second-generation heir, so wealthy that even his slightest whims were laced with the scent of gold and jewels.

The Su family always seemed to think I was out of my league with Su Xue, right? Well, I'm done trying to measure up. Let's agree to part ways amicably and head in our separate directions!

So, as soon as Su Xue arrived home, Chen Qingchuan was ready to sign the divorce papers.

But Su Xue wasn't having any of it. "Are you out of your mind?" she retorted.