Chapter 85: A Personal Visit to the Celestial Capital Chamber of Commerce

The next morning.

Su Rulan lay in her hospital bed, still unconscious.

Seeing this, Ye Tianlin instructed the couple to take turns watching over her in the hospital, then left alone by car, temporarily departing from the hospital.

Arriving at the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, Ye Tianlin pushed open the office door to find President Shen Wanjun already standing inside, respectful and clearly waiting for some time.

Shen Wanjun immediately stepped forward, bowed to Ye Tianlin at a ninety-degree angle, and promptly began his report.

“Master, as you instructed, we have suspended all collaborations with the Ye Family, except for the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce alone!”

“In addition, the Ye Family’s overseas ventures have also been brought to a standstill through the power of the Shangjing Consortium.”

“I imagine the Ye Family must be in utter chaos by now, and once the Old Madam learns the details, she will surely be anxious and have no choice but to face reality and reconsider her stance towards you!”

Shen Wanjun spoke with visible excitement. After all, the Shangjing Consortium’s drastic action was rare and enough to leave the Ye Family gasping for breath. In the end, the Old Madam would have to compromise no matter what!

“You handled everything thoroughly. There’s a business meeting next—I’ll prepare the documents and head to the Tiandu Chamber of Commerce. It’s about time I paid the Old Madam a proper visit,” Ye Tianlin said with satisfaction. The Old Madam had gone too far, so he could hardly be blamed for taking action this time.

“Master, would you like me to accompany you personally?” Shen Wanjun asked.

“No need. Stay here at Yunhai Chamber of Commerce and manage affairs diligently. With the Vice President’s position still vacant, I’ll have to trouble you to put in extra effort,” Ye Tianlin replied, shaking his head. He then readied the necessary documents and left the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce without delay.

A short while later.

He drove to the Jiangnan Business Center, stopping outside the gates of the Tiandu Chamber of Commerce.

Ye Tianlin did not rush to see the Old Madam. He planned to handle the business first, then meet her properly afterward.

Given the current circumstances between the two major chambers, any request he made would be unconditionally granted by the Tiandu Chamber of Commerce—an opportunity ripe for the taking.

This was precisely why the Shangjing Consortium’s notification had specifically named the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce as an exception.

Of course, that was just part of the reason. More importantly, it would make the Old Madam understand that he was the Shangjing Consortium, and everything was within his grasp.

Without hesitation, Ye Tianlin strode inside under the pretense of a business meeting and was soon invited into a conference room.

Just as he expected to see Zhao Shanhe in person, a familiar face in a sharp suit entered instead.

“You?” Ye Tianlin’s eyes narrowed in surprise, for the man before him was none other than Chen Zhigang, whom he had previously dismissed.

Straightening his collar, Chen Zhigang wore a look of smug satisfaction. He sat opposite Ye Tianlin, leaned back with a leisurely air, and said with a laugh, “Why shouldn’t it be me? Am I not allowed to change jobs? Frankly, I didn’t expect to meet you again on my very first day here—less than half an hour in, and already we’re crossing paths!”

“What’s your position now?” Ye Tianlin asked, surprised.

With pride, Chen Zhigang produced his employee badge, slapped it onto the table, and proclaimed, “No more, no less, the same level as you. I’m now the General Manager of the Business Department at Tiandu Chamber of Commerce. Well? Surprised?”

“How did Tiandu Chamber of Commerce let you in?” Ye Tianlin frowned.

Folding his arms, Chen Zhigang replied smugly, “With my work experience at the Shangjing Consortium, joining Tiandu Chamber of Commerce was hardly a challenge. Really, I should thank you—had you not fired me, I wouldn’t have had this opportunity. It’s even a promotion!”

Ye Tianlin’s expression turned thoughtful. He calmly took out the business documents and placed them on the table, indicating, “All joint ventures between our chambers are summarized here. Of these, Yunhai Chamber of Commerce must take ninety percent of the profits.”

Chen Zhigang was visibly startled. He looked Ye Tianlin up and down, an odd expression on his face, as if wondering whether the man had lost his mind.

When it came to business cooperation between the two chambers, Chen Zhigang understood the situation better than anyone. Though Tiandu Chamber of Commerce had agreed to grant the greatest possible concessions under the influence of the Shangjing Consortium, they had yet to sign any contracts, and at best, the split might reach sixty-forty.

Yet here Ye Tianlin was, demanding ninety percent right from the start?

“Ye Tianlin, are you out of your mind? Do you think Tiandu Chamber of Commerce and the Ye Family are pushovers? Or that I, as General Manager of the Business Department, am invisible? Asking for ninety percent—you’re not afraid of biting your own tongue?” Chen Zhigang rejected the proposal outright.

Ye Tianlin didn’t bother to argue. He simply set his pen on the table and said coolly, “If you want to keep your job and avoid being fired on your first day, you’d best sign.”

“What a joke. Who do you think you are, to speak so arrogantly to me?” Chen Zhigang sneered, thinking that signing such a contract would surely get him fired.

“I suppose you’re new here and haven’t grasped the situation. I’m being more than generous. If not for Zhao Shanhe’s sake, Tiandu Chamber of Commerce wouldn’t get even ten percent of the profits, and would have to subsidize the rest,” Ye Tianlin replied.

Chen Zhigang stood up, unable to resist mocking him, “Boasting without shame—you may have put on airs at Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, but this is Tiandu Chamber of Commerce, not your private domain.”

As he finished speaking, the conference room door suddenly swung open.

Zhao Shanhe stood outside. Taking in the scene, he immediately strode in.

Chen Zhigang hurried to greet him, complaining as he went, “President Zhao, Ye Tianlin is utterly disrespectful. He barged in demanding ninety percent of the profits, acting as if he owns the place. He’s far too brazen. You must teach him a lesson!”