QWAPMP Chapter 20
by VolareIn the heart of City A, on the bustling avenue, towering buildings scrape the sky. The building known as the tallest in the country stands here, and this building is the headquarters of Yan Corporation.
Yan Corporation is one of the top leading enterprises in the country. Many top students, after graduation, desperately want to get in, not only because of the good salary and benefits, but also because everyone will look up to you if you can say you worked at Yan’s.
The elevator doors opened automatically. The secretary put the newly received invitation card on the office desk and reminded, “Mr. Yan, this is the invitation card from the Song family.”
In City A, besides the famous Yan family, there are also the Meng family, Song family, and Liu family. Although these three families are below the Yan family in terms of financial resources, they are large and prosperous, unlike the Yan family, which, besides the original host, had no one else.
This also led to the chaos in Yan Corporation immediately after the original host’s death. The Meng family, Song family, and Liu family all wanted a share, and Yan Corporation, built up single-handedly by the original host, was gradually carved up, not only falling out of the world’s top 100 enterprises but eventually going bankrupt.
“I know, prepare a formal dress for the evening,” Yan Ye said without turning his head. Only after finishing the original host’s work did he relax and casually open the invitation card.
The invitation card from the Song family invited well-known and influential business tycoons from City A. This was the Song family’s full plan for Song Muhan to enter the family business, aiming for him to build connections.
The Song family was making full preparations for the male lead to inherit the company in the future. In contrast, the male supporting character, although he had been recognized by the Song family for some time, was merely referred to as a child from a distant relative’s family by the Song family.
It was also because the Song family did not treat the two children equally that the male supporting character came to hate the male lead.
The Meng family and Song family in City A were generations of close friends. The Meng family wanted to arrange a marriage, and Meng Zhou had grown up with Song Muhan since childhood. Naturally, the marriage partner was chosen to be Song Muhan.
When Song Xi discovered that the Meng family’s arranged marriage was with his younger brother, he was very dissatisfied and questioned Father Song and Mother Song. The answer was that since the two had grown up together as childhood sweethearts, it was normal for Meng Zhou to choose his younger brother.
Hearing this, Song Xi not only didn’t understand but instead caused a big scene at home, angrily questioning Father Song and Mother Song. If they hadn’t lost him back then, causing him to wander outside for over twenty years, the one who had grown up as a childhood sweetheart with Meng Zhou today would be him, not his younger brother.
Mother Song had always felt guilty about losing him. Facing her angry son, she could only silently wipe away tears.
Finally, Father Song, as the head of the family, his face sinking, scared the furious Song Xi away.
However, this matter did not end there.
Song Xi fell in love with Meng Zhou at first sight and tried to drug him repeatedly. Persistence paid off, and on the third attempt, he succeeded.
Meng Zhou accidentally drank the drugged drink and had relations with an actor. The male lead, Song Muhan, discovered this, and their relationship changed at that moment. They no longer trusted each other, eventually dissolving the engagement and becoming strangers.
And just when the male supporting character thought he could take the position, he was exposed by a rival who was also an actor for his despicable method of drugging others. He became notorious in the entertainment industry. Coupled with having broken Mother Song’s heart, no one cared for him in the end, and he was left with no choice but to go to prison.
When he got out, there was no place for him in the entertainment industry, and the Song family was now managed by Song Muhan.
As for this older brother, Song Muhan looked down on him from the bottom of his heart. When Song Xi stubbornly relied on the Song family, Song Muhan acted ruthlessly enough to have his legs broken and throw him out.
After his legs were broken, Song Xi becamecrazy/demented. Upon seeing the news of the Song family heir’s marriage in the newspaper, he smiled and crawled to the Song family, telling Song Muhan the truth about Meng Zhou being drugged back then.
At this time, Meng Zhou also saw the news of Song Muhan’s marriage, and he disappeared from City A from then on.
What Yan Ye had to do was prevent the male supporting character from drugging Meng Zhou.
As long as Meng Zhou didn’t drink that drugged wine, none of the subsequent events would occur.
In the evening, the secretary accompanied Yan Ye to attend the banquet. As soon as the car stopped, the eyes of everyone in the banquet hall turned towards them.
This was only because the secretary’s arrangements were too exaggerated. He was attending the banquet alone, followed by bodyguards.
Several cars arrived, and someone ran over to open his car door. Besides that, over a dozen bodyguards stood neatly on both sides, bowing to him.
With such a large spectacle, it was no wonder it attracted so many people.
Yan Ye slightly turned his head and said in a low voice, “Next time, you don’t need to arrange so many people.” It was just an ordinary banquet.
“Understood,” the secretary replied and nodded, considering how many people would be considered ‘few’ next time.
After all, for a prominent figure like their Mr. Yan, how could he travel without a few bodyguards protecting him?
The fact that Yan’s could send someone already gave the host of the banquet great face, let alone the head of Yan’s personally attending. Before his feet even stepped into the banquet hall, the head of the Song family had already walked towards Yan Ye with a beaming smile.
Accompanied were also people from the Meng family and Liu family.
At this moment, everyone wanted to get acquainted with the head of Yan’s.
Meng Zhou looked at his father and Uncle Song’s smiling faces, frowning in confusion, and leaned closer to Song Muhan, “Why did he come?”
Wasn’t it rumored that Mr. Yan was a workaholic? He hadn’t been seen at banquets before, so why did he come this time?
Song Muhan masked the surprise in his eyes and slightly nodded, equally puzzled.
Such a prominent figure would appear at such a minor banquet.
Yan Ye couldn’t possibly not know who this banquet was held for.
Meng Zhou draped his elbow over his shoulder, half-jokingly saying, “I’ll go ask Uncle Song later.”
Song Muhan nodded, he also wanted to ask.
Not long after, Father Song led Yan Ye towards his son, wanting to introduce them.
As soon as Meng Zhou saw them approaching, he nervously put his hand down, keeping it neatly by his sides.
Song Muhan spoke first, greeting him, “Dad.”
Father Song patted his son’s shoulder and smiled, “Muhan, this is Mr. Yan, the youngest and most promising person in our City A.”
His introduction was a way of praising Yan Ye.
But it was also true. If the original host hadn’t died, as of now, no one in City A could compare to the original host in terms of excellence.
Yan Ye did not intend to be modest but nodded, accepting Father Song’s compliment.
Song Muhan’s gaze slightly changed, clearly showing a touch of respect towards the person his father praised. Moreover, it wasn’t that he hadn’t heard of Yan’s.
Even the combined strength of the several prominent families in City A might not be able to shake the entire Yan’s.
“Mr. Yan, your name is well-known, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” Just as he extended his hand, ready to shake hands, an abrupt and piercing voice echoed from the top of the spiral staircase.
“Oh, so young and promising? Why did Dad only introduce him to my younger brother and not to me, the elder brother?” Song Xi’s voice carried a hint of sarcasm.
At the same time, he emphasized his identity, letting everyone present know that he was also the son of Song Botian.
The one inheriting the family business wasn’t just Song Muhan; he was also a son of the Song family. Why couldn’t he?
His parents’ favoritism made Song Xi deeply unhappy.
Moreover, he had heard something about Yan’s, which seemed very famous?
Since he was famous, he should get to know him even more.
When Father Song heard Song Xi’s voice, the smile on his face instantly dropped.
“Weren’t you supposed to come back in two days?” Father Song questioned.
A few days ago, Song Xi took on a play that required shooting outside the city for a week. However, during the shooting process, he had some conflict with the actor playing the male lead and felt unhappy, so he simply stopped filming and flew back directly.
As soon as he returned, he slept soundly at home and didn’t come down for dinner the next day either, so no one in the Song family knew he was back.
Song Xi wouldn’t explain it so clearly to Father Song. He leaned against the stair railing and asked with a smile, “Dad, that’s not important. You should introduce me first!”
Father Song’s face turned black with anger at his words. He wanted to send the person back upstairs, but the words caught in his throat, fearing he would cause more trouble, so he could only force a smile and say, “This is Mr. Yan.”
Just as Father Song finished speaking, he said no more.
Song Xi waited for a while, smiling fakely, “My name is Song Xi…”
“I know, Song Xi, Mr. Song’s eldest son,” Yan Ye looked him over and said surprisingly.
This saved Song Xi the trouble of introducing himself and also greatly surprised him. He hadn’t expected this distinguished man in front of him to know him.
Song Xi put away the fake smile on his face and instead showed a genuine one from the heart.
Only because of the other party’s simple sentence, Mr. Song’s eldest son.
Being able to make Father Song unhappy made Song Xi feel much better inside.
Father Song gave a dry laugh, not wanting to continue this topic, and tried to change the subject several times.
As he chatted about his excellent younger son, he frequently revealed to Yan Ye the news that the Song family’s future heir was Song Muhan.
“Mr. Yan is young and promising. Muhan still has a lot to learn from you. I hope you can spare some time to give that boy some guidance.”
Yan Ye hadn’t spoken yet, but Song Xi sounded a bit anxious upon hearing this. “Dad, Muhan is already at the company. Mr. Yan isn’t from our company, so how could he possibly come to our company to guide Muhan?”
Father Song frowned. Did this brat not understand plain language? He just knew how to tear down his platform here.
What Father Song didn’t know was that Song Xi’s subsequent words were even more infuriating.
“Moreover, isn’t our company too confidential? Aren’t you afraid…”
Father Song had said these very words to Song Xi before. Before Song Xi entered the entertainment industry, he wanted to work at Song’s, but Father Song found an excuse to refuse him. That’s why Song Xi entered the entertainment industry.
“Enough, shut up! Go upstairs right now!” Father Song roared sternly, looking apologetic towards Yan Ye.
“Mr. Yan, please don’t take it seriously. This kid is talking nonsense.” Father Song took a deep breath, his voice gritted.
Yan Ye glanced at the male supporting character whose mouth was covered to prevent him from speaking and smiled faintly, shaking his head.
The secretary looked at Song Xi with a disdainful gaze twice and smiled mockingly, “Our Mr. Yan is very busy with countless matters to attend to. Not everyone is qualified to receive guidance from Mr. Yan.”
These words could be said to slap both Father Song and Song Xi in the face.
Unlike the unpleasant look on Father Song’s face, Song Xi’s eyes narrowed into a smile. This was for the best.
Song Xi was currently smiling like a cunning little fox whose plot had succeeded.
Song Muhan’s face, which was usually like a spring breeze, showed a momentary unpleasant expression, which he then quickly concealed.
Although Father Song’s status in the business world was not as high as Yan Ye’s, being so coldly mocked by a secretary made his smile falter slightly.
“This secretary must be joking. Every president present is someone Muhan needs to learn from. If he can receive even a little guidance from Mr. Yan, that would be my good fortune.”
In front of Yan Ye, Song Muhan lowered his stance while also resolving Father Song’s awkward situation, earning him high regard from everyone present.
With Song Muhan as a contrast, Song Xi, the nominal eldest young master of the Song family, became even harder for these people to look at.
Seeing these people all nodding and praising Song Muhan, Song Xi’s eyes widened.
Father Song didn’t give him a chance to speak and signaled with his eyes for the servants to quickly take him upstairs.
Song Xi left reluctantly, but he didn’t dare to provoke Father Song too many times on the same day.
As soon as he left, the atmosphere of the banquet eased, as if everyone had forgotten that such a person had just been there.
The banquet ended without the drugging incident recorded in the Book of Reincarnation occurring. Only then did Yan Ye and the secretary leave together.
The next day, a new acquisition proposal appeared on the conference table.