C6 Daming Group's Invitation Card!

The car sped along until it finally arrived at the company.

Not long after stepping out, Su Xue sensed trouble. She noticed the Provincial Commercial Union's vehicle had arrived, along with a fleet of Rolls Royce Cullinans. Although she hadn't interacted with the Daming Group before, she could guess who owned those luxury cars.

"Quick, quick, quick, help me get over there. The Daming Group representatives have arrived, and I need to go welcome them."

Su Xue was in a rush, but Chen Qingchuan seemed unfazed. "Let them come. The folks from Daming Group are human, not deities."

His nonchalant attitude earned him an eye roll from Su Xue. "Only the ignorant are fearless. If you knew the real power of the Daming Group, you'd probably be scared stiff!"

Chen Qingchuan was taken aback. He hadn't realized the Daming Group was that formidable.

"Oh, Xiaoxue, why are you so late? The Daming Group's cars are already here!"

Liu Zhen approached, intending to help Su Xue, but she politely declined his offer.

She had never been fond of Liu Zhen, and now that she had secured the loan, she certainly wasn't going to allow him any closer.

"Then you'd better hurry over. I'll wait for you there!"

After Liu Zhen left, Su Xue's brow furrowed. "Why is he here too?"

Without hesitation, Chen Qingchuan retorted, "You can't figure out something so simple? I told you that you weren't using your smarts, and you got offended."

"You've been borrowing money from him for a while. Why did he suddenly transfer it to you this morning? Think about the timing. Why not during your meeting yesterday afternoon, or this morning, but in the wee hours?"

Su Xue initially bristled at the suggestion that she wasn't using her intelligence.

But as she considered Chen Qingchuan's question, clarity dawned on her.

"He must have learned that the Daming Group was coming to inspect our company, suspecting a potential partnership. That's why he rushed to invest the funds. If our company secures a deal with the Daming Group, his loan would be secure!"

Su Xue was confident in her answer, but Chen Qingchuan let out a cold laugh.

"Businesspeople chase profits. Do you honestly believe you're that irresistible to him?"

"Why do you think he offered up ten million? It was to gain access to Daming Group through you. If he manages to connect with Daming Group, what does he care if the ten million is a loss? The profits from a partnership with Daming Group would dwarf that amount!"

"You get all bent out of shape when I tell you to keep your distance from him. If you really fell into his clutches, he'd chew you up and spit out the bones!"

Su Xue was startled into realization. It wasn't until Chen Qingchuan spelled it out that she grasped Liu Zhen's real motive.

Though she acknowledged this internally, Su Xue wouldn't concede out loud. "There's no need for your mean-spirited accusations. You're just scared he'll steal me away!"

Chen Qingchuan rolled his eyes. "Do you think you're some precious ginseng fruit that everyone's dying to nibble on? Please!"

Left speechless by his retort, Su Xue pinched Chen Qingchuan in frustration, only feeling satisfied when she saw him wincing in pain.

A thunderous roar echoed from the sky, growing louder as it approached. The dozen or so Kurinan vehicles nearby began to clear the area, eventually forming a large circle with a nearly 100-meter diameter in front of the company.

As the crowd watched in bewilderment, a helicopter appeared overhead and landed gracefully.

The powerful gusts from the rotors sent clothes flying and even dislodged the toupee of a certain Provincial Trade Association leader...

"Wow, Daming Group sure knows how to make an entrance. I thought the fleet of Kurinan cars was impressive, but a helicopter too?"

"Isn't this a bit over the top? It's just a regular helicopter, not as valuable as a Kurinan. Daming Group's folks really know how to show off."

"A regular helicopter? Don't embarrass yourself, man. That's a Super Cougar, priced at a whopping 150 million, and it's not something you can just get without the right connections. Did you know, in camouflage, this chopper is military-grade!"

"Wow, Daming Group really knows how to make an entrance..."

Spectators were astounded by the Daming Group's display of wealth, yet Chen Qingchuan alone held a dissenting view.

He still clung to his opinion: it was just so tacky!

However, Zhao Hongwu, stepping off the helicopter, clearly disagreed. "Someone last night criticized my Cullinan motorcade as being old-fashioned, so today I arrived by helicopter, hoping that someone won't make such remarks again."

As she spoke, her eyes found Chen Qingchuan through the crowd, and she offered him a knowing smile.

Her smile could captivate an entire nation, enchanting many onlookers, but Chen Qingchuan understood that Zhao Hongwu was intentionally provoking him.

You think I'm unsophisticated? Well, I'll show you just how unsophisticated I can be, just to infuriate you!

The crowd was clueless about who Zhao Hongwu was referring to; their attention had shifted to the Daming Group's intentions.

Accompanied by leaders of the Provincial Trade Association, Zhao Hongwu met with Su Xue.

Su Xue, slightly nervous, introduced herself and then invited Zhao Hongwu to tour the company.

But Zhao Hongwu declined on the spot, "You seem to be mistaken. I'm not here to survey your company; I came to visit a particular individual. Now that they've left your employ, there's no reason for me to step inside."

Su Xue was left dumbfounded by these words, realizing that their interest was never in her modest firm but in someone specific. She resolved to find out who this person was.

At that moment, Zhao Hongwu accepted a bright red invitation from her assistant and passed it to Su Xue.

"The Daming Group has appointed a new CEO for our provincial branch, and we're hosting a celebratory banquet tomorrow evening. This invitation is a personal gesture for you, Miss Su. Please make sure to attend, despite my personal feelings towards you."

The blunt delivery of these words left Su Xue feeling somewhat embarrassed, yet she accepted the invitation.

It wasn't just any invitation; it was from the Daming Group, an honor no one could lightly dismiss.

While Su Xue was embarrassed to have received the invitation, Liu Zhen was anxious about not having one.

He had been hoping that Su Xue would forge a strong connection with the Daming Group, thereby allowing him to hitch a ride with this corporate giant through her. But Zhao Hongwu's recent remarks couldn't have been clearer—she had no fondness for Su Xue whatsoever!

Reflecting on the 10 million he'd spent the previous night, Liu Zhen felt a pang of regret so intense that he couldn't help but approach her with unabashed boldness.

"Hello, I'm Liu Zhen from Shengliu Group. I'm looking forward to the possibility of future business collaborations with your esteemed company..."

Liu Zhen truly had no shame; he was ready to ingratiate himself with them, success or not.

But to his surprise, Zhao Hongwu greeted him with a warm, enthusiastic smile. "Ah, Mr. Liu, it's a pleasure to meet you. Our CEO has spoken very highly of you. She has specifically instructed me to hand-deliver this invitation to you. We're hosting a celebration banquet tomorrow evening, and we would be honored if you could attend."

Liu Zhen's excitement was palpable as he received the grand red invitation from Zhao Hongwu's hands. Fortune was smiling upon him—he didn't even know the president of the Daming Group's branch, yet here they were, extending an unsolicited invitation and insisting on his presence. It was an incredible turn of events!

Meanwhile, a short distance away, Chen Qingchuan watched Zhao Hongwu with a sense of resignation. He hadn't authorized any such invitations; the two that had been sent out today were entirely Zhao Hongwu's doing. Still, he understood her motive: Zhao Hongwu intended to show Su Xue and Liu Zhen just how Chen Qingchuan could leap from obscurity to greatness, like a fish transforming into a dragon.