My Perfect Female CEO

Chapter 821: No Merchant Is Not Cunning

Zhang Wushan respectfully sent Mengyao and the other two out. At this moment, he was ecstatic. The opportunity for the Zhang Family enterprise to soar with the support of the Chu Group was right before his eyes, so how could he remain calm?If he had signed such a contract with an ordinary person, he would have already extended his hand joyfully to express a happy collaboration. But in front of President Chu, he dared not make such a move. He was far from being qualified to shake hands with President Chu.

"Take care, President Chu. If there is any oversight in hospitality, please forgive us," Zhang Wushan said politely after seeing the three of them off at the Zhang Residence.

"President Zhang, you’re too courteous," Mengyao replied lightly, reminding him once more before getting into the car, "President Zhang, you should take a good look at the contract."

"What are you talking about, President Chu? Even the slightest benefit from the Chu Group to the Zhang Family enterprise is a great blessing. If I didn’t trust President Chu’s reputation or the prestige of the Chu Group, I might as well be dead," Zhang Wushan said resolutely. Despite saying this, once President Chu left, he naturally intended to scrutinize the contract. He had to calculate how much benefit the Chu Group was giving to the Zhang Family enterprise.

Mengyao wore a playful expression, then got into the car and left with Ye Fan and Qiu Wen.

"Heaven has eyes, heaven has eyes indeed."

"In my lifetime, I can still cling to the leg of the Chu Group. Even in death, I have no regrets—it would be an honor to die at this success."

Zhang Wushan was overwhelmed with excitement. He gazed up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, filled with endless emotion.

"Useless, this is just the beginning. In the future, work hard with the Chu Group. The enterprise I established may not be famous throughout Huaxia, but making my name known in the South and entering the upper echelons of the business world is still achievable." Zhang Wushan dreamed of a bright future and was already envisioning great prospects. From his repeated self-references and boundless satisfaction, one could see how excited Zhang Wushan was at this moment.

It took him a long time to suppress this wave of excitement before turning back into the residence.

In the hall, the butler and Ma Huifang stood to the side. The contract on the table was extremely conspicuous, and neither of them dared to touch it, waiting for Zhang Wushan.

The butler was genuinely happy too; such fortune coming to Zhang Wushan at this age was a heaven-sent opportunity.

Ma Huifang remained unchanged, unmoved by the huge benefits the contract on the table could bring.

"In spring, the horses run fast, beholding the flowers of Chang’an in one night." Zhang Wushan sang with his off-key voice as he entered the hall.

"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations! To gain the favor of the Chu Group, Master is going to rise to prominence, entering the upper echelons of the business world any day now," the butler quickly congratulated him.

Zhang Wushan smiled with satisfaction but said, "Stay composed, don’t be arrogant. We must take it one step at a time."

"Master’s strategic planning will surely lead the Zhang Family enterprise to fame across Huaxia," the butler flattered eloquently without thinking.

"Hahaha..." Zhang Wushan couldn’t stop laughing; the butler’s few flattering words made him feel as if he were soaring through the air.

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "What are you doing? Today is my lucky day, and if you said nothing to congratulate me, that would be one thing. But you’re silently trying to leave at such an important moment? Are you trying to hide? No matter what, the Zhang Family enterprise shares your fate, and yet you aren’t the least bit concerned."

Zhang Wushan said this upon seeing Ma Huifang about to walk away.

Ma Huifang paused her steps and softly said, "I’m just a housewife who doesn’t understand business matters. Seeing how happy you are, I thought of making a few good dishes to help you celebrate."

"Hmm, that’s more like it." Zhang Wushan nodded in satisfaction, pleased with Ma Huifang’s gesture.

After Ma Huifang left, Zhang Wushan held the contract like a treasure and began to examine it carefully.

What he saw nearly stopped his heart. His body shuddered, and he blinked hard, then looked at the terms again, almost dying from the shock.

The contract took effect upon signing, with the premise of collaboration between the Chu Group and the Zhang Family enterprise being to name Zhang Furen as the heir of the Zhang Family enterprise. If violated, the Chu Group would consider it a unilateral breach of contract by the Zhang Family enterprise, entitling the Chu Group to directly merge the Zhang Family enterprise under its own right.

Such a clause, so conspicuous and shocking, utterly stunned Zhang Wushan.

Having grasped the basic content of the contract, he wished he could die. Now the Zhang Family enterprise had nothing to do with him; in an instant, it had become the business of the child he drove out of the Zhang Residence. If he didn’t follow the contract, the Zhang Family enterprise wouldn’t even carry the Zhang surname anymore.

Zhang Wushan was at a dead end, trapped with no retreat. He didn’t want the Chu Group to profit, nor did he want his wayward child to succeed. But all of this was beyond his control now.

"Puh puh puh!" Zhang Wushan’s expression changed, veering between anger and indignation. His eyes spun wildly for several moments before spurting out large mouthfuls of blood.

His body fell straight to the ground.

"President Chu deceived me, the Chu Group deceived me!" Amid the low roars, overwhelmed with grief and anger, Zhang Wushan fainted.

"Master, Master!" The butler hurriedly ran to support Zhang Wushan.

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Inside the car where Ye Fan, Mengyao, and Qiu Wen were leaving, Qiu Wen happily said, "With Mengyao taking action, just a wiggle of her fingers changes the world. It’s not worth it, sacrificing the reputation of the prestigious President Chu and the Chu Group was too high a price to pay."

The price was indeed too great; a small Zhang Family enterprise was insignificant even compared to Mengyao’s reputation, let alone involving the honor of the Chu Group.

"For the Fire Phoenix, it’s all worth it," Mengyao said nonchalantly.

"There’s no business without deceit, this is quite good," Ye Fan muttered with interest.

"Are you calling me cunning?" Mengyao pinched Ye Fan’s waist, feigning anger.

"No, no, no, I’m saying you’re incredibly smart," Ye Fan quickly amended.

"That’s more like it." Mengyao smiled contentedly.

Qiu Wen chuckled continuously and teased, "Master, you deserve it. Mengyao did this for whom? How could you say ’there’s no business without deceit’ about Mengyao?"

Seeing her master change his tune instantly, she couldn’t help but laugh.

"Stop fanning the flames on the side. What I meant by deceit was smartness, what were you thinking?" Ye Fan said helplessly.

"Master, you’re such a smooth talker," Qiu Wen laughed.

After chatting for a while, Qiu Wen asked, "Where are we headed next? To the hotel first, or to find Zhang Furen?"

Ye Fan and Mengyao exchanged a glance, and Mengyao seriously said, "Let’s find Zhang Furen first. There are still many questions we haven’t clarified yet."