Now that they had set up the time to reveal Han Yichen’s identity, the elders of the Zhao family began to make arrangements for all the things to be taken care of on that day.

  Duan Yarong and Zhao Shunrong were busy preparing for her birthday banquet. As such, the authority to handle the company’s affairs was matter-of-factly passed to Zhao Youlin.

  As a result, the already busy Zhao Youlin became even busier. This was especially so when… a certain troublemaker came to look for her at this moment.

  “General Manager, President Ye has arrived.”


  Zhao Youlin looked up and saw Li was standing at the side warily. She furrowed her eyebrows and asked, “So fast? Where’s Xiao He? Why didn’t I see her?”


  “Xiao He said she’s not feeling well today and so, she has applied for leave.”


  ‘Applied for leave? This is such a coincidence. I advised her to rest at home two days ago but she told me that she was fine and could hold on. Why did she take a leave of absence as soon as Ye Yan came?’


  Was this a coincidence or… was there another hidden agenda? Zhao Youlin always thought that there was something strange between Su He and Ye Yan. Perhaps… it was her own imagination.

  “General Manager, President Ye is still outside…” After Zhao Youlin asked about Su He’s condition, Li saw that her expression had darkened and did not say anything for some time. As she remembered that Ye Yan was still waiting outside, she bit the bullet and reminded Zhao Youlin again.

  Li was naive, but she was not stupid. Ye Yan had come looking for Zhao Youlin several times before this. She more or less was present at that moment, and she naturally noticed that Zhao Youlin did not have a good impression about President Ye.

  Luckily, Zhao Youlin was not angry with Li because of her loose lips. She stroked her chin and pondered it over for a brief moment before she said, “Go over and greet President Ye first. I’ll be right there in a moment.”


  Li heaved a sigh of relief as if she had let go of a huge burden. She nodded with a smile and retreated.

  Zhao Youlin had not seen Ye Yan for three months. As far as she was concerned, Ye Yan had been very occupied over these months.

  Ye Yan was young. Even though he had usurped and took control over the Ye Group from his elders and older brother, he lacked popularity in the company compared to the elders who had stayed long there.

  He had just taken over the control of the Ye Group and was now without any elders’ guidance. He definitely was having bad days in the company. However, judging from his current situation, he would be having better days very soon.

  Zhao Youlin realized that Ye Yan had grown mature when she saw him again this time. Before this, Ye Yan was still youthful and reckless but he was calmer, more composed and had better self-control now.

  “Nice to meet you, President Ye.” Seeing Ye Yan in his current state, she moved her gaze and unusually took the initiative to greet him

  Upon hearing Zhao Youlin’s voice, Ye Yan reflexively looked in the direction and was greeted by the sight of Zhao Youlin walking to him in a faint smile. His heart clenched slightly. However, the clenches of his heart had been below his expectation.

  Ye Yan rose and smiled faintly at Zhao Youlin. He greeted her, “General Manager Zhao, nice to meet you too.”


  Zhao Youlin was stunned. Looking at his outstretched hand, she realized that Ye Yan was a changed man nowadays.

  She hesitated for a while before she stretched out her hand and shook hands with him. However, right after the shake, she quickly pulled her hand away.

  Ye Yan’s eyes slightly lit up. However, he did not say anything. He smiled and returned to his original position.

  “President Ye, did you come here to discuss matters regarding our partnership?” Zhao Youlin sat opposite Ye Yan and went straight to the main point.

  Unlike last time, Ye Yan did not flirt with Zhao Youlin. Instead, he smiled and answered Zhao Youlin’s question in a business-like appearance.

  “That’s right. Regarding my company’s investment in our partnership, I have some questions which I think are necessary to look into further with you, General Manager Zhao.”


  “Oh, do tell.” Zhao Youlin quirked one of her eyebrows as this had piqued her interest.

  Originally, she had thought that Ye Yan came here to check on the progress of their partnership proposal. After all, when Zhao Enterprise entered into the contract with Ye Group, Ye Group had invested a considerable sum of money. It was only normal for him to show some concern about the progress of their partnership.

  However, upon hearing Ye Yan’s tone, it seemed like things were not as simple as they appeared to be. Did this guy have other thoughts?

  “As far as I’m concerned, your company is busy promoting the newly-completed resort. Besides, the results from the publicity have been promising. Before the resort is open for business, it has already caused a commotion among the citizens. Moreover, I heard that many businessmen are vying for the prominent spots in the resort advertisement.”


  Zhao Youlin looked like she had speculated his train of thought. The corners of her lips slightly curved upward and she said teasingly, “President Ye, you are very well-informed. My father has spent a lot of effort in the resort as well as invested a huge sum of money to build it. We strive to achieve the best in the development of various facilities that are to be offered in the resort including the scenery. It is within our expectations to receive such responses. Regarding the advertising spot, indeed, many businessmen have personally come over to discuss publicity for the resort. However, President Ye, I suppose you’re not interested in this matter.”


  Ye Yan’s expression changed slightly. However, he remained clear-minded. How could he not have picked on the profound hint from Zhao Youlin’s words? He smiled faintly as he said, “If this was in the past, perhaps, I wouldn’t show any interest in it. But… it’s not quite the same now.”


  Zhao Youlin unwittingly narrowed her eyes upon hearing Ye Yan’s words that carried double meanings. She subconsciously raised one of her eyebrows and smiled as she said, “If I remember correctly, Ye Group’s main business is in pharmaceutical and medical equipment, right?”


  Owing to the fact that they had shared multiple unhappy encounters previously, Zhao Youlin had had someone to conduct an investigation on the Ye family. Therefore, she naturally knew that the Ye family’s actual business was in the pharmaceutical field.

  Besides, the Ye family was not only involved in pharmaceutical and medical equipment business trading. As far as Zhao Youlin knew, more than ninety percent of the hospitals in Shalnork were operated by the Ye family!

  Medical care was said to be used to save the world, save lives and help the wounded. However, in other words, it could also mean that it could take advantage of others when they were in need of help and make profits therein.

  However, the Ye family’s hospitals were well-established and should have long been reputable in Shalnork. There was no way they needed to advertise their business on her end.

  After Zhao Youlin learned that the Ye family was operating in the pharmaceutical area, she finally understood why Ye Yan had rejected her idea without hesitation at that moment and offered to give up his family’s piece of land.

  The advertising spot of the resort might be very useful to certain people. But, it might not be necessarily worth that price to the Ye Group.

  If so, what made Ye Yan change his mind at this moment?

  He seemed to have read Zhao Youlin’s mind. Ye Yan smiled faintly before he stated the main purpose of his visit today, “Recently, our company has been developing a type of plant fragrance. General Manager Zhao, if you are willing to add another clause to our partnership, I believe this would further strengthen the cooperation between Zhao Enterprise and Ye Group.”