Chapter 107: Chapter 107: Climbing the Rankings!
Zhuang Siheng, the current family head, sat beside the tea table, personally brewing a pot of tea, and poured it respectfully into the cup in front of the person opposite him.
Sitting across from him was a young man, with a delicate appearance, yet the untamed wildness deep in his eyes was something he could not conceal by any means.
He was none other than Nangong Han, the direct grandson sent by the Nangong Family to Magic Capital.
"Mr. Nangong, our plan is proceeding smoothly. I hope that after this matter, I can visit the Senior Patriarch in Forty-nine City," Zhuang Siheng said humbly, his words and tone very modest. When facing this young man, he did not dare to relax in the slightest.
"No problem," Nangong Han took a sip of tea and praised, "Excellent tea. Even in Forty-nine City, it\'s rare to drink tea that can match this."
"Hehe, all these are tea leaves from the mother plants of the Dahongpao tea trees that I acquired at a high price. If you like them, you can take them all. I\'m just someone who likes to pretend to be cultured, don\'t laugh at me."
"How could I? Everyone knows that the Magic Capital Zhuang Family head is knowledgeable and urbane. Uncle Zhuang, you are too modest."
After flattering each other for a while, Zhuang Siheng steered the conversation back on track, "Mr. Nangong, although the Ye Family is an easy target, if we act too aggressively, might it provoke the other party..."
"Rest assured, with me in charge, you just go ahead and do what needs to be done. There will be bread, and there will be wine," Nangong Han assured him.
"Of course, everyone knows about Mr. Nangong\'s renown. You started with just ten million in initial funds and spread your company across Hua Country, accounting for twenty percent of the Nangong Family\'s total revenue.
Beside you, I feel like all the years I\'ve lived are nothing," Zhuang Siheng flattering words seemed to please Nangong Han, who, after all, liked to be flattered in the most satisfying way.
And the fact that he had achieved his current position without relying on his family was precisely what Nangong Han was proud of.
"Hahaha, Uncle Zhuang, you flatter me! Oh, there\'s some information I haven\'t shared with you. The Ye family seems to be in talks with an internet company. If we want to acquire them, it will cost nearly ten billion. I think even the Ye family won\'t be able to maintain a healthy cash flow after the acquisition. Uncle Zhuang, your opportunity has come."
Zhuang Siheng was excited upon hearing this news. When the Ye family was financially vulnerable, he could nip away at some of the Ye family\'s core businesses!
In the long run, the Zhuang Family will replace the Ye family at the top of the wealth rankings! It seemed that allying with the Nangong Family was the most correct decision he had made in his life!
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Three or four days passed like this, and during this time, Ye\'s father got in touch with the head of the Zhao Family from Forty-nine City. The attitude of the other party was very friendly. When they learned that Song Yun and Ye Qingqing were already married, the attitude of the Zhao Family head took a dramatic turn, directly proposing an alliance.
This left Ye\'s father flattered and surprised. Everyone knew that the Zhao Family, in terms of influence or heritage, was many times greater than the Ye family. So the shift in their attitude at the point of the marriage suggested that Song Yun\'s father\'s true identity must be tremendously fearsome!
After discussing some matters, Ye\'s father happily ended the call, no longer appearing worried.
Song Yun was unaware that so much had happened behind the scenes. He only noticed that Ye\'s father was somewhat deliberately asking when his own father would return to the country. With no other option, he had to act as a messenger, but his father\'s phone had been off and unreachable. It wasn\'t until the next day that a message came through setting the date for his return.
Although somewhat puzzled, given that his father hadn\'t answered calls for half a month prior, Song Yun was not alarmed.
On this day, after dropping off Ye Qingqing at the company, Song Yun made a video call to Xiao Wan.
The call connected quickly, and Xiao Wan on the video seemed to be in a makeup room.
"You joined the crew so soon?"
"Yes, yes, the day you left, Director Lu contacted me. I\'ve been filming for two days now!" Xiao Wan said gleefully, her heart filled with gratitude towards Song Yun. If it weren\'t for her cousin standing up for her, she might still be hustling to find work.
"Hmm, focus on your acting, don\'t worry about anything else. With me here, none of those dirty tricks will find their way to you," Song Yun said.
Hearing Song Yun\'s words, Xiao Wan nodded vigorously and said, "Brother, I got to go now. I\'ve finished my makeup and am off to shoot."
"Go, go."
Xiao Wan hung up the phone, and a curious actress in the dressing room asked, "Xiao Wan, who was that on the phone? Could it be your boyfriend?"
"Sister Lu, don\'t talk nonsense, that was my cousin."
"Oh? Really?" This female actress, surnamed Lu, was the lead actress in the drama and a first-tier star. Though she wasn\'t the top of the A-list, she was celebrated for her superb acting skills.
Since her arrival on set, she noticed that everyone from the director to the investors was extremely pleasant to this girl, who had appeared in the whirl of entertainment news a few days ago. It undoubtedly signaled something, Xiao Wan had a powerful background!
However, no matter whom she asked, nobody was very clear about Xiao Wan\'s family background.
All that was known was that Xiao Wan had a significant influence, and offending her would end up like Ma Dongyang—a cautionary tale.
"By the way, Xiao Wan, may I ask how you joined the cast? Of course, I\'m not saying you lack acting skills, but you know these big investments, they are all pre-determined, so I\'m curious."
After hearing Sister Lu\'s words, Xiao Wan thought for a moment and didn\'t hide her answer, "My cousin is the big boss of Sky Entertainment."
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The big boss of Sky Entertainment?
Could it be that Song person who was the talk of town recently?
My god, no wonder Xiao Wan, a newcomer, could secure the seat of the second female lead!
If her cousin were the big boss of Sky Entertainment, she would probably have aimed for the lead actress role a long time ago, right?
Thus, during the subsequent shootings, Sister Lu would intentionally or unintentionally add a little more screen time for Xiao Wan, hoping to establish a good rapport.
Elsewhere, Song Yun took advantage of his current free time to visit various checkpoint locations.
In the past few days, he obtained a Golden Function Card which had its effects concealed by the system. It was marked only to be revealed during a specific event. Besides that, he also got three Good Sleep Cards, a Body Strengthening Agent, and 15 billion in cash.
On the Hua Country wealthy ranking, Song Yun\'s name surged, taking the number 25 spot.
Suddenly, countless wealthy people were inquiring about this young man named Song Yun, wanting to know who he was.
But the information they got was fragmented, Song Yun remained a mystery, hidden from public view.
That day, Song Yun had arranged to have dinner at home with Yuan Siyi and drove to her school.
After parking the car, he waited outside the academic building at the address given by Yuan Siyi.
About ten or so minutes later, the bell signaling the end of class rang, and crowds of college students streamed out.
When these female students saw the distinguished Song Yun standing there, they all paused and stared at him dreamily.
Some bold girls, blushing, came forward to ask for his contact details, but all were declined by Song Yun.
"Brother Song Yun!"
Yuan Siyi stood on the steps and waved to Song Yun.
Today, Yuan Siyi was dressed very girlishly, in overalls with a white blouse inside, paired with a pair of white sneakers, exuding a lively energy.
Yuan Siyi left her roommates behind and ran up, playfully hugging Song Yun\'s arm and laughing.
This gesture stunned the students, for this was Yuan Siyi! The school beauty!
All this time they had believed Yuan Siyi was single, but it seemed now, the belle had an owner?