Free Web NovelChapter 143: Chapter 143: The New President _1
At first, Ye Ming refused Li Jinhai’s request.
He could clearly see the downsides of the position Li Jinhai held.
But as Li Jinhai persisted with a combination of soft and hard tactics, ceaselessly persuading, Ye Ming’s resolve began to waver.
"Mr. Ye, just think about it, by becoming the chairman of the Hai City Merchant Association, you can not only manage the entire market of Hai City but also make many contributions to Hai City."
"Don’t you want your reputation to be known by everyone?"
Hearing this argument, Ye Ming finally nodded and said, "If it’s about contributing to my hometown, I think I can!"
In this way, through low-key discussions, Ye Ming unwittingly took up the position of chairman of the Hai City Merchant Association.
Of course, Ye Ming’s rise was not to be Li Jinhai’s kind of puppet for those above, but to truly make a difference.
Li Jinhai’s intentions were the intentions of those higher up.
The audience below did not understand the true nature of the situation and merely watched Ye Ming sitting next to Li Jinhai, whispering, surely trying to please Chairman Li.
The most disdainful one among the crowd was Xu Ling.
She snorted coldly and said, "That dog Ye Ming is definitely trying to ingratiate himself with the chairman, with insidious intentions, probably planning some trickery again."
Standing beside her was a man in a suit, who asked with a smile, "Miss Xu, do you know that man?"
The man in a suit was named Zhao Wu, originally a small businessman from Yanjing, insignificant in the business circle, but a smooth operator, surviving in the crevices between major players in Yanjing.
The matter of the Spirit Spring Water had already spread to Yanjing, and Zhao Wu, the first to receive the news, sniffed the scent of money and rushed over immediately, hoping to get a piece of the action.
Having just arrived, he was in time for the distribution meeting of the Spirit Spring Water, which Zhao Wu certainly would not miss.
At the meeting, Zhao Wu was immediately attracted by the enchanting Xu Ling, came over to please her and introduced himself, and learning that he was a businessman from Yanjing, Xu Ling was very pleased.
She had been hanging around the black market these past few days, reaping quite a few benefits and becoming a little rich lady. She used to be the one currying favor with others, but now others were currying favor with her, a feeling she greatly enjoyed.
Xu Ling said coldly, "He’s just a nobody, not worth our attention."
Seeing Xu Ling’s demeanor, Zhao Wu liked her even more; he enjoyed the company of such aloof beauties, so he said intimately, "Miss Xu, don’t be upset; getting angry isn’t good for your health. How about I take you out for a meal after the meeting is over?"
Flattered by a man’s attention for the first time, Xu Ling felt quite pleased and said, "Of course, but right now what’s more important is to fight for the distribution rights of the Spirit Spring Water, which I am determined to obtain!"
"That’s for sure, Miss Xu’s grace will definitely win it," Zhao Wu continued with his flattery.
As the two chatted, a dismissive voice came from the crowd, belonging to Wang Hai’s father, Wang Li.
Seeing his former lowly daughter-in-law now transformed into a rich lady shamelessly flirting with another man, he felt a surge of anger.
He was prepared to stake everything, determined to secure the distribution of Spirit Spring Water this time. It was Qianyang Corporation’s only chance to turn things around.
As the lights gradually dimmed, the spotlight slowly brightened.
Since today’s merchant association meeting revolved around Spirit Spring Water, it was natural to invite the person in charge of Spirit Spring Water to the stage.
Lin Bingqing, dressed in a long gown, dignified and elegant, along with her outstanding beauty, immediately had many men gasping, she was simply too beautiful. fгeewebnovёl.com
Her captivating beauty, coupled with her icy temperament, was what they called a frosty beauty.
The room fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop, countless gazes fixed on Lin Bingqing. She felt an unprecedented sense of attention and began to feel a bit nervous.
She had never experienced such a sensation before, and she found it immensely enjoyable.
In the few seconds after she went on stage, Lin Bingqing’s gaze remained fixed on Ye Ming, her eyes shimmering with tears.
Ye Ming nodded slightly, signaling his approval.
But just then, a discordant voice suddenly erupted in the quiet hall.
"How can a servant from Ye Ming’s household have the audacity to come to this esteemed assembly? It’s truly laughable!"
"Why aren’t you leaving yet? Aren’t you embarrassed?"
In an instant, everyone’s attention was seized by the owner of that voice.
The speaker was none other than Xu Ling, who, in a fit of anger, pointed at Lin Bingqing and mercilessly mocked her.
All of this was driven by jealousy.
Xu Ling had never imagined that despite her transformative change and becoming a wealthy woman admired by thousands, she would end up being outdone even by a servant from Ye Ming’s household.
In terms of figure and appearance, Xu Ling was utterly defeated.
If it had been anyone else, it might have been bearable, but what she could not stand was losing to a servant from Ye Ming’s household. She ruthlessly exposed all of this.
"Don’t be fooled by her. I know her. She’s a servant from Ye Ming’s house, living with Ye Ming. Who knows, they might even be involved with each other!"
Xu Ling yelled, "She is nothing but a slut. This is the Hai City Merchant Association’s venue, which gathers all the big shots. How can she be allowed on stage?"
Those words left Lin Bingqing’s eyes sparkling with murderous intent.
Xu Ling’s words were an indiscriminate humiliation, tarnishing a girl’s reputation.
Although Lin Bingqing did not care about her reputation, what mattered to her was whether this meeting could proceed smoothly or not.
Before she could take action, two security guards had already restrained Xu Ling, trying to pull her out.
Li Jinhai’s face looked extremely grim as he questioned, "Xu Ling, what are you trying to do?"
Xu Ling roared, "Chairman Li, don’t be deceived by them. This is all a sham!"
Li Jinhai sighed, looking helplessly at the madwoman before him and explained, "I’m no longer the chairman. As of today, Mr. Ye is the chairman of the Hai City Merchant Association."
"Mr. Ye, do you have any commands?"
Li Jinhai asked Ye Ming with great respect.
"What?" Xu Ling was stunned, having assumed that Ye Ming was trying to ingratiate himself with Li Jinhai. She never expected such a reply from Li Jinhai.
At that moment, Ye Ming slowly stood up and walked over to Xu Ling.
In the quiet hall, a crisp sound suddenly echoed.
A bright red handprint appeared on Xu Ling’s face, her hair became disheveled in an instant, and her body fell to the ground.
He looked at Xu Ling coldly and said, "Tarnishing my disciple’s reputation, if it were any other occasion, I would not let you get off easily."
"But today, under these circumstances, I’m giving you a chance to live. Get out!"
Xu Ling covered her face, her eyes already moist.
At this point, she could only cast a pleading look towards Zhao Wu.
