Chapter 128: Good Heavens! President Wen Claims to be a Simple Housewife

“How is that possible? How could they have been prepared? What exactly happened? Speak up quickly!”

“Are you all useless? Didn’t you even notice they were on guard?”

Assistant Bao felt deeply annoyed upon hearing Tang Xiwei’s scolding.

You just enjoy the perks every day, merely relaying the young master’s orders, so why act so high and mighty?

After all, you are nothing more than the young master’s nominal concubine. Without him, a college dropout like you wouldn’t even get a glance.

“What kind of look is that? Hurry up and tell me the situation!”

Assistant Bao hurriedly suppressed his expression, opened his tablet, and began reporting.

“This time, we launched operations against five major training institutions, which are the primary cultivation bases of the Ye Group in Hangzhou.”

“However, all five teams encountered obstacles.”

Listening to Bao’s report, Tang Xiwei felt her head throbbing.

The methods used against these training centers were not particularly sophisticated — financial maneuvers, poaching star teachers, orchestrating public opinion attacks, and so on, all standard tactics.

The key was to catch them off guard, to throw Ye Linna into chaos.

Yet, unexpectedly, all five teams were blocked.

The first and third teams were reported while attempting to poach teachers and had to retreat immediately.

The second and fourth teams were repelled by the other side’s crisis management during their public opinion attacks; the rumors collapsed on their own.

The worst was the fifth team, which tried to trap the opponent financially. But the other side saw through it instantly, called the police, and the economic investigation team swiftly arrived, arresting all operatives on the spot.

It could be said that this operation ended in a complete defeat for Tang Xiwei’s side.

“Bang!”

She grabbed a nearby vase and smashed it heavily on the floor, then shouted furiously at Assistant Bao again.

“Even if they were prepared, how could they have such strong countermeasures? Are our people all trash?”

“No, Madam Tang. According to the teams’ reports,” Bao said, “at some point, all these educational institutions had elites from the Ye Group stationed there, with ranks no lower than director level.”

“So under these experienced veterans, our people couldn’t gain any advantage and were caught off guard.”

Tang Xiwei quickly caught the key phrase in Bao’s report.

“That’s not right! Even if they were prepared, they shouldn’t have sent so many high-level executives down to the front lines!”

“Unless… they’ve already detected our presence! Or someone leaked information!”

Bao timidly raised his hand beside her.

“Madam Tang, that shouldn’t be the case, right? These people have been loyal to the young master for years and are extremely discreet. There shouldn’t be any traitors.”

“Then give me an explanation: why did Ye Linna arrange such preparations in advance? Could it be that I told them?”

Tang Xiwei felt like she was about to explode with anger. Almost every move against Chen Luo had failed recently.

And these failures didn’t seem to be caused by Chen Luo himself but by external forces.

Damn it! I haven’t even touched Chen Luo’s fringe, yet we’ve suffered heavy losses.

“Call everyone back immediately. I want to interrogate each person thoroughly!”

…

Ye Group, Chairman’s Office.

“Chairman Ye, we have repelled all suspected attackers. No new targets have appeared.”

“Good. Inform everyone not to let their guard down.”

“Also, dig deep into these people’s backgrounds. Follow every lead and catch them all.”

“Yes, sir!”

The assistant exited the office. Ye Linna stood and gazed out the window, a slight smile playing on her lips.

“Chen Luo, you act swiftly. Declaring war then moving immediately.”

“But this should only be a test of my firepower.”

“Excellent. This is the man I admire — one who combines righteousness with cunning, blending the way of the king with guile, only such a man can accomplish great deeds.”

“Let’s see what other tricks you have left to surprise me.”

…

That night, 6:30 p.m., White Horse Hotel, lobby.

“Ding! Welcome.”

The automatic doors slid open slowly. Chen Rui, dressed in a finely tailored suit and carrying a leather briefcase, stepped into the hotel.

He was a man who valued timing; whenever meeting clients or attending functions, he would arrive half an hour early, fully prepared with all relevant materials.

“Hello, sir. Do you have a reservation?”

“Yes. Where is the Narcissus Room?”

“Right this way, sir.”

Led by a waiter, Chen Rui assumed no one would be inside so early and pushed open the door to the Narcissus Room.

Upon entering, he saw a man and a woman seated inside, smiling at him.

The man wore a white shirt, handsome and composed, with brows that conveyed both steadiness and determination.

The woman wore a red dress, breathtakingly beautiful, exuding the aura of a person of high status.

Chen Rui knew both of them well; their profiles were etched in his memory.

“Oh, sorry, Mr. Wen, Mr. Chen, I’m late.”

Chen Rui was genuinely surprised. He had arrived half an hour early, yet they were even earlier.

“No, no, we arrived early. Welcome to Hangzhou, Mr. Chen.”

Chen Luo stood and extended his hand warmly, shaking Chen Rui’s hand.

“Please, Mr. Chen, have a seat. Waiter, bring the dishes.”

After some polite conversation, they sat at the table. Chen Rui glanced at Wen Wan.

“What’s the matter? Mr. Chen, are you surprised by Ms. Wen’s presence?”

Chen Rui nodded calmly, then stood and bowed slightly to Wen Wan.

“Yes, I am truly surprised.”

“To be honest, I am a realist. With my current capital, I am not worthy of Ms. Wen meeting me in person, am I?”

Wen Wan smiled gently and took Chen Luo’s arm.

“Mr. Chen, you needn’t say that. Today, I’m just out for dinner with my man.”

“I’m just a housewife; what would I understand? I only help my man with logistics and the household affairs. As for the big matters outside, I leave those to him.”

Hearing this, Chen Rui’s pupils flickered slightly.

No, Ms. Wen, you are a top-tier rare talent in the national business circle; calling yourself a housewife is far too modest.

But these words immediately struck a different chord in Chen Rui’s mind.

Everything was decided by Chen Luo, while Wen Wan handled logistics. This meant Chen Luo held the final say, and Wen Wan’s company would support him without sparing any cost.

Just from this sentence, Chen Rui felt that this trip was indeed worthwhile.

“Very well. Since Ms. Wen is so candid, I will begin discussing the cooperation matters with Mr. Chen.”

He turned to Chen Luo, who raised his hand in invitation.

“Mr. Chen, please.”