Ye Chen arrived at the Su Family, and the stone had already been buried at the base of the Su Family’s wall as he instructed.
The evil Qi surrounding the Su Family had disappeared, replaced by an aura of prosperity.
As soon as Ye Chen entered the courtyard, Su Zheng came to greet him.
"Xiaoye, we really owe you this time. Old Cao Meng nearly had a fit seeing us sign that contract with the Wei Family."
Ye Chen gave a faint smile: "Uncle, it’s my duty. You mentioned running into some trouble, what happened?"
Su Zheng took a deep breath: "Although we’ve secured the project, there’s been a bit of a hiccup."
"What kind of trouble?" Ye Chen asked.
"The project can only officially start once it gets the approval."
"We’ve smoothed things over with the other individuals, but there’s one person named Cao Bin who’s adamantly blocking us from proceeding."
"Cao Bin, is he from the Cao Family?" Ye Chen inquired.
"Yes, exactly because he’s from the Cao Family, he’s stalling our project. Without his approval, despite having the project, we can’t start," Su Zheng explained.
Ye Chen nodded: "Alright, let me have a chat with this Cao Bin."
Su Zheng suggested, "How about you take Wanyi with you?"
Ye Chen and Su Wanyi went to Cao Bin’s house.
Upon entering, Cao Bin appeared indifferent.
"Mr. Cao, all our documents are in order. If you don’t approve, we can’t start, and the daily losses are staggering," Su Wanyi said anxiously.
Cao Bin replied coldly, "Miss Su, be mindful of your words. Is it that I don’t want to approve it? Everything follows procedures. We’re currently assessing the project’s feasibility; it takes time to review the quality of the project and the credentials of the construction units."
Su Wanyi said urgently, "Mr. Cao, it has been a week since we submitted our approval documents, they should be reviewed by now."
Cao Bin chuckled, "Miss Su, do you know how many companies submit documents in Modu every day? Your Su Group isn’t the only one."
Ye Chen had already sensed that Cao Bin was making excuses.
The talk about submission and review was just a tactic to stall Su Group, likely because of pressure from the Cao Family.
Just as Su Wanyi wanted to say more, Ye Chen patted her hand, indicating he would handle it.
"Mr. Cao, I heard your top officer just stepped into the second line, leaving the director’s position open, right?"
"Does that have anything to do with you?" Cao Bin said coldly.
Ye Chen smiled faintly, "As the third in command, it’s tough for you to get that top spot, but I have a way to help you rise quickly and secure that position."
"What are you talking about?" Cao Bin’s expression changed slightly.
Indeed, their top officer, Elder Li, had just retired, leaving the position vacant.
But Elder Li had already promised the position to another deputy, leaving him no chance.
Cao Bin was eager for the position, but Elder Li had never been fond of him.
And this position was Elder Li’s decision to make; whoever he approved would get it.
For Cao Bin, this step was crucial. Missing it might mean losing any chance of promotion in his life.
But if he could secure that top spot, everything would change.
Initially, he hadn’t held any hope for this position, but now Ye Chen claimed he could help him swiftly ascend to it, so how could Cao Bin not be tempted?
"Can you really get me into that position?" Cao Bin stared at Ye Chen.
Ye Chen nodded, "Of course. How about a deal? I help you secure that position, and you clear the way for us."
Cao Bin nodded, "Alright, what’s your plan?"
"By the way, can you swim?" Ye Chen asked.
Cao Bin nodded, "Yes, I can."
Ye Chen handed Cao Bin a note and said, "Do as I instruct, and you’ll secure the position."
After that, Ye Chen and Wanyi left.
Cao Bin paused as he looked at the note left by Ye Chen.
"At five in the afternoon, at the artificial lake by Lakefront Villa, save a drowning child!"
What kind of plan was this?
Cao Bin glanced at the note, frowning.
He even felt that Ye Chen was playing a trick on him, and tossed the note into the trash.
But after some thought, he retrieved the note again.
Elder Li lived at Lakefront Villa, could it be...
Although he didn’t believe it, Cao Bin still went to the lake by Lakefront Villa that afternoon.
Not far away, a young boy and girl were playing soccer by the lake.
At four fifty-eight in the afternoon.
There was no sign of any child drowning near the lake.
Cao Bin frowned, "I must be a damn fool, being played by that kid. The Su Family can forget about project approval in this lifetime."
At that moment, the little girl kicked hard, and the ball went into the water.
Seeing the ball go into the water, the boy reached out to grab it.
Just then, the boy’s foot slipped, and he fell into the lake with a splash.
Cao Bin glanced at the time and was stunned, it was exactly five o’clock.
This was too damn miraculous.
Cao Bin didn’t dare to hesitate and quickly took off his clothes and jumped into the water.
After a great deal of effort, Cao Bin managed to pull the boy out of the lake.
At this time, a man in his sixties came running over.
Apparently, Elder Li had brought the two kids out to play; he was engrossed in a chess game with a friend by the pavilion while his grandson and granddaughter played soccer nearby.
He was so absorbed in the chess game that he didn’t notice the children had wandered to the lake’s edge.
Playing chess, Elder Li suddenly heard a shout that a child had fallen into the water, only then did he realize his grandson and granddaughter were gone, and he rushed over in a hurry.
At that moment, he saw a middle-aged man pulling his grandson out of the water.
Elder Li rushed over: "Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu."
Cao Bin pressed on the child’s body, releasing several mouthfuls of water, and the boy then awakened.
Old Li embraced his grandson, almost crying with worry.
His grandson was the heir of the Li Family. If anything happened to the child, even if the child’s parents didn’t blame him, he couldn’t forgive himself.
"Cao Bin, it’s you, thank you so much for saving my grandson."
Cao Bin shook his head, "Director Li, I was just passing by and saw a child fall in, I didn’t know it was your grandson."
"Little Cao, you’re a lifesaver for our Li Family. If anything happened to my grandson, I wouldn’t have been able to live with myself. By the way, for the upcoming promotion, I’ll recommend you, do your best." Elder Li patted Cao Bin on the shoulder.
Joy hit him out of the blue; he never expected Ye Chen’s note would indeed change his life.
Ecstatic yet nervous, Cao Bin shivered, "That young man is truly remarkable."
The drowning child, Elder Li’s appearance, Ye Chen had predicted it all.
If it was a coincidence, everything was just too coincidental.
Most importantly, Ye Chen had truly helped him make a monumental turnaround.
Because he saved Elder Li’s grandson, Elder Li, out of gratitude, offered him the recommendation spot.
Elder Li invited Cao Bin home for dinner, while Cao Bin sent a text: "Approve the project application for Su Group immediately."