My Perfect Female CEO

Chapter 818: Just Like the Distance Between Empress and Subject

As the butler relayed the information he had gathered, Zhang Wushan’s expression relaxed."So it seems that a malicious servant caught my unworthy son’s disgraceful behavior and secretly filmed it to blackmail him, leading to the video’s accidental leak."

"The repeated beatings he suffered were also because people saw profit in him and tried to extort more wealth, hence the frequent attacks."

"With this explanation, everything makes sense."

Zhang Wushan spoke slowly, and then lamented, "It’s also because Zhang Jiren’s mother and daughter are too kind-hearted, bringing trouble upon themselves. Many even slanderously claim that they set a trap for my unworthy son to gain control over the Zhang Family business—nonsense! That’s all nonsense. My unworthy son is morally degenerate and disgraceful. Such a scoundrel is unworthy of being the eldest son of the Zhang Family or inheriting the family business. He should be expelled from the family and cut off from all relations—that’s only right."

"The master is right; the Second Son’s mother and daughter are indeed too kind, but isn’t that also why you married Ma Huifang?" The butler was well aware of why Zhang Wushan had married Ma Huifang.

"Haha, indeed." Zhang Wushan laughed heartily. Having experienced the coldness and warmth of human relationships in business, he sought a sense of peace in his heart, which is why he married the kind and beautiful Ma Huifang.

The butler hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Master, I’ve learned something else. I’m not sure if I should say it?"

"What?" Zhang Wushan asked impatiently. "Speak, what’s there that can’t be said?"

"The Second Son has secretly been sending a lot of things to the Eldest Son to support his life," the butler said, lowering his head.

"My son really has inherited his mother’s virtues. Why bother with that unworthy son?" Zhang Wushan said unhappily, but deep down, he felt a great sense of pride. Having such a son made him extremely proud.

"Master, if this continues, I’m afraid it won’t be good in the long run," the butler said insightfully. "The Zhang Family business needs someone to inherit it. With the Second Son being so kind, how can he shoulder the responsibility and inherit your enterprise?"

"You’re overthinking it." Zhang Wushan chuckled dismissively, then said dotingly, "My son is still so young, at such a pure and innocent age. I don’t want him exposed to business too early. Let him grow up slowly. My health is still good, and it’s not too late for him to take over the business when he’s older."

"Master, you are indeed farsighted and considerate," the butler said sincerely.

At this moment, Zhang Wushan’s phone rang. After answering and hearing the caller identify themselves, he was stunned and exclaimed, "What? You’re Secretary Du from Chu Group? Chu Group is interested in supporting the Zhang Family business."

This call, per the plan of Ye Fan and Mengyao, was made by Du Xueqi.

Du Xueqi was silent for three seconds, saying nothing.

The butler was equally shocked, seeing his master so distressed, and urged, "Master, calm down, don’t lose your composure."

The name of Chu Group is known to everyone across Huaxia. Especially for a small company like Zhang Family business, the industry’s giant is a household name. In the midst of the top ten richest people gathering in Zhuhai City for the economic forum, receiving such a call is a sign that the Zhang Family business is about to soar. Even a trivial benefit from Chu Group would be enormously advantageous for the Zhang Family business.

"Secretary Du, I apologize for my rudeness. Please forgive me," Zhang Wushan said, trying to steady himself.

"It’s fine," Du Xueqi said calmly. "Our President wants to nurture a few promising companies, and the Zhang Family business happens to be one of the candidates. The President intends to have a private meeting with the targets. Whether you can seize this opportunity depends on President Zhang’s capability."

"Thank you for Chu Group’s high regard. In front of Secretary Du, I’m unworthy of being addressed as President Zhang," Zhang Wushan said gratefully, then cautiously asked, "As Secretary Du said, President Chu wishes to meet us privately. May I ask when President Chu will be available for us to visit?"

"The President is staying at the Galaxy Hotel, as you might know. You’re not qualified to enter. So, the President will personally visit to scout potential candidates. The President is already on the way and should arrive in about half an hour. The first visit will be to the Zhang Family business, followed by other candidates. Whether you can grasp this opportunity depends on your effort, President Zhang," Du Xueqi explained.

"Thank you, Secretary Du, for the reminder. I, Zhang Wushan, will not let down Chu Group’s expectations and will do my utmost to satisfy President Chu," Zhang Wushan assured.

"I hope we will have another opportunity to speak in the future," Du Xueqi said.

Knowing that there would be a second conversation meant that Chu Group was somewhat satisfied with the Zhang Family business. If there was no further contact, then the Zhang Family business wouldn’t meet Chu Group’s standards.

"Thanks to your good wishes, I will not disappoint President Chu," Zhang Wushan pledged.

After hanging up the call, Zhang Wushan excitedly patted the table.

The butler smiled broadly and said, "Congratulations, Master, on this great occasion. If we gain Chu Group’s favor, then even just a single word from them could make the Zhang Family business soar."

"Exactly, exactly." Zhang Wushan was too excited for words. Compared to Chu Group, the Zhang Family business was like night and day. This opportunity to leap into prominence brought hope and opportunity for the Zhang Family’s rise right before their eyes. How could Zhang Wushan remain calm?

He eagerly asked, "Butler, does my attire look appropriate?"

In half an hour, President Chu would be arriving. Zhang Wushan, like a minister waiting for the empress, anxiously awaited her grand arrival.

"It’s already very appropriate, Master. You need to remain calm, or this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will slip away," the butler advised.

"Yes, yes, we must properly entertain President Chu. Quickly, make the servants hide away to avoid any offense to President Chu. Also, have my wife prepare herself well. Let her help me host President Chu in person; we must not lose our manners," Zhang Wushan instructed.

"Master, calm down. I’ll handle these trivial matters. Rest assured," the butler assured him.

"I understand. Hurry up and get things done," Zhang Wushan urged.