C8 Face Slap

"I wonder where this young man has made his mark?" Xu Mingliang sneered.

The Tang sisters bristled at the comment. Seasoned veterans of the business world, they were no strangers to adversity and recognized the challenge in Xu Mingliang's tone.

They had brought Su Chen to the event to help him build connections. Revealing his identity now, however, would likely draw ridicule from the other executives. Su Chen was, after all, just an intern—hardly a match for the stature of those attending the banquet.

Tang Zilu and Tang Ziye faltered under the scrutiny.

Xu Mingliang's laughter boomed as he seemed to piece together Su Chen's identity. "I thought as much. This kid is just a nobody—a mere face without a name!"

His gaze turned icy as he set down his wine glass. "Ladies and gentlemen, we're here at the City Chamber of Commerce gathering, where membership requires a certain level of status. And this young man..." His voice was laced with disdain.

"What's your standing? If you don't measure up, you have no place here. I suggest you leave immediately!" Xu Mingliang was unapologetically rude.

Regaining his composure, a smug, knowing smile crept back onto his face.

"Mr. Xu, I've told you, he's my brother! You're crossing a line!" Tang Ziye's anger was palpable.

The crowd murmured among themselves, many nodding in agreement with Xu Mingliang. The rules of the Chamber were not to be taken lightly.

Amidst the chatter, a group conversed quietly at the edge of the room. A middle-aged man spoke with reverence, "Mr. Shen, I implore you to introduce me to your company's chairman. I've heard the new chairman has taken the reins, and I hold them in the highest regard."

Standing with the middle-aged man was Shen Zhong, the executive director and general manager of the Travercraig Group—a titan in the real estate sector and a heavyweight within the City Chamber of Commerce. The influence of such colossal firms was undeniable, and the Travercraig Group stood among the few that could sway the entire Chamber.

The middle-aged man before him held the Travercraig Group in high esteem. He was none other than Chen Yiguang, the chairman of Yun Feng Investment Company, and the boss of Xu Mingliang, a top-tier investment expert. Xu Mingliang served as an investment consultant under Chen Yiguang, whose own prowess and net worth were quite notable within the industry.

Yet, when measured against the Cloud Corporation, Chen Yiguang's capabilities seemed insignificant, merely a drop in the bucket by comparison.

Currently, as the head of a premier investment firm, Chen Yiguang faced a dilemma: his capital chain was experiencing issues. He was banking on the support of the Cloud Corporation to navigate this rough patch, fully aware that their backing was his ticket through the crisis.

With the Cloud Corporation having recently appointed a new chairman, Chen Yiguang was eager for an audience with the new leader. His visit to the City Chamber of Commerce was driven by this very goal. However, instead of the chairman, he encountered Shen Zhong, which left him slightly deflated but not deterred. He was determined to secure the Cloud Corporation's aid.

Shen Zhong offered a polite, restrained smile. In truth, he found the prospect of investing in Chen Yiguang's endeavors quite appealing, but any such commitment would require Su Chen's consent.

Thus, Shen Zhong refrained from making any immediate promises, opting instead for light conversation with Chen Yiguang. It was then that Shen Zhong's attention shifted eastward, his expression turning grave as he spotted something—or rather, someone—of importance.

"The boss is over there!" Shen Zhong thought, his respect for Su Chen evident.

Following Shen Zhong's gaze, Chen Yiguang realized something was amiss. "Boss Shen, what's caught your eye?" he inquired, puzzled.

Shen Zhong offered a knowing smile. "Looking for our chairman? He's right over there," he said, pointing.

Chen Yiguang's reaction was one of total astonishment.

Meanwhile, on Su Chen's side, Xu Mingliang had already taken a commanding lead.

At least, that's what he believed.

"Kid, which company's executive are you? Speak up, or don't blame us for not being nice. Letting you walk out of here is the kindest thing we could do for you!" Xu Mingliang declared with an air of arrogance.

Tang Ziye and Tang Zilu were seething with anger, yet in that moment, Su Chen cracked a smile.

"Who am I? You'd be terrified if I told you. I'm the chairman of Travercraig Group!" Su Chen enunciated each word deliberately.

His tone was far from polite.

"What did you just say?"

Xu Mingliang stood there, stunned.

The room erupted in laughter; they found it hard to believe what they were hearing. As they looked at Su Chen, their faces were etched with mockery.

Both Tang Ziye and Tang Zilu's cheeks flushed with emotion.

"What in the world are you up to, you rascal?" the girls demanded, incredulous.

They had been searching for Su Chen for quite some time and had thoroughly investigated him. According to their intel, Su Chen was merely an ordinary intern with little money to his name.

The idea of him being the chairman of Cloud Corporation was ludicrous.

The chairman of Cloud Corporation was among the city's elite, a figure even Xu Mingliang could only aspire to match.

How could Su Chen possibly claim that title? The others were skeptical, and even Tang Zilu and Tang Ziye had their doubts.

Xu Mingliang's laughter was laced with scorn.

"What utter nonsense! The Cloud Corporation may have a new chairman, but he's undoubtedly a formidable individual. You're not even in the same league. Who do you think you are?"

Xu Mingliang was nearly hysterical.

The crowd joined in the discussion with fervor.

"Right? How could this good-looking guy be the chairman of Cloud Corporation?"

"I don't buy that he's the chairman either. I thought this young man had such a distinguished air, but it turns out he's just full of hot air. What a letdown!"

The girls who had previously admired Su Chen now looked at him with disdain.

Su Chen, however, was at a loss for words.