"Mr. Ye, did you watch the press conference from the city government just now?"

As soon as Ye Chen answered the phone, Zhang Jingshan's excited voice came through.

"Yes, I watched it," Ye Chen replied flatly.

"Mr. Ye, I was wrong! I should have listened to you. It was just three days, only three days! If I had spent ten million back then to buy ten units, I could've flipped them for at least forty or fifty million!" Zhang Jingshan lamented with regret.

"Enough. Talking about it now is pointless. Do you have something to say? If not, I'm hanging up," Ye Chen said.

Sensing Ye Chen's displeasure, Zhang Jingshan froze.

What's wrong with him?

But he didn't dare ask further or poke the bear. His previous enthusiasm faded instantly.

Instead, he said, "Mr. Ye, I don't even know where you live. Tomorrow, let me pick you up, and we'll go settle those two properties together. What do you think?"

"East Pu Street intersection. Call me when you arrive tomorrow," Ye Chen replied.

"Alright, it's a deal then. See you tomorrow!"

Sensing Ye Chen's mood was off, Zhang Jingshan decided not to disturb him further and hung up.

Ye Chen shook off his tangled thoughts, put on his gloves again, and returned to working on the flawless cream.

The flawless cream had become a one-of-a-kind phenomenon in his previous life. It was such a unique product that even those offering one billion to obtain its formula through unethical means had been disappointed.

Its exclusivity came from the complex production process, the extensive variety of ingredients, and the formula being a closely guarded secret known only to Ye Chen himself. This ensured that no competitor could create anything comparable.

Given the intricate procedures and numerous ingredients, developing the flawless cream in this life was no easy task for Ye Chen.

Determined to use the flawless cream to take the first step toward repairing his relationship with his wife, Ye Chen only wanted to complete the process as quickly as possible without wasting time.

The next day.

After receiving a call from Zhang Jingshan, Ye Chen had no choice but to set aside his work, grab the two deposit agreements, and leave his rented apartment.

"Mr. Ye, Mr. Ye!"

At the East Pu Street intersection, in a Land Rover with its hazard lights flashing, Zhang Jingshan was in the driver's seat, waving enthusiastically at Ye Chen.

When Ye Chen got into the car, he noticed Li Changfeng in the passenger seat.

"Mr. Ye, you don't mind me tagging along, do you?" Li Changfeng said with a smile.

"No problem," Ye Chen replied with a faint smile.

"Mr. Ye, I owe you so much for the heads-up a few days ago. If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be in the ICU right now. A brake failure on the South China Expressway—given my usual driving speed, I might've survived if I hit a private car. But if I'd hit a truck, I wouldn't have even had a chance to make it to the ICU!" Li Changfeng said, his voice filled with lingering fear and deep gratitude.

After all, Ye Chen had quite literally saved his life.

"Changfeng, Mr. Ye's wife works at your Huaxing Trading Company. How do you plan to repay this life-saving favor?" Zhang Jingshan asked while driving.

"I've looked into Ms. Chen Yinuo's work performance. She was definitely overqualified for her previous role in the sales department. So, this morning, I promoted her to the position of group leader in the business cooperation team. The title might not sound like much, but in our company, it's a special role that only answers to me. It oversees both ends of our supply chain, making it incredibly important!" Li Changfeng explained.

Though his words were directed at Zhang Jingshan, they were clearly meant for Ye Chen to hear.

Without the Ferrari incident, Li Changfeng might have promoted Chen Yinuo eventually, as her talents were indeed wasted in her previous role. However, she would never have landed the prestigious position of group leader in the business cooperation team, a spot reserved exclusively for his trusted confidants.

But after experiencing the brake failure, Ye Chen became his savior. And as Ye Chen's wife, Chen Yinuo naturally became someone he wanted to support.

Under the circumstances, with her genuine qualifications, he would have made her vice president if it weren't for concerns about gossip and unnecessary complications.

"That's more like it," Zhang Jingshan said with a smile, glancing at Ye Chen in the rearview mirror.

"Try not to let Yinuo find out about me," Ye Chen suddenly said.

Knowing his wife's personality, Ye Chen was sure that if Yinuo discovered her promotion and salary raise were connected to him, she would immediately quit, even if she desperately needed the job.

"Understood. Don't worry, Mr. Ye. I won't say a word to Ms. Chen," Li Changfeng quickly assured him.

With that topic settled, the three chatted casually on their way.

"Here we are, Jinlin Mansion!"

Meanwhile, at Huaxing Trading Company:

"Yinuo, congratulations! You're the group leader of the business cooperation team now. Amazing!"

"I always said you were too talented for the sales department!"

"From now on, we'll have to call you Group Leader Chen!"

The entire floor erupted in excitement after the personnel department announced the changes.

The news was a massive surprise.

If Yinuo had merely been transferred to the business cooperation team, it wouldn't have shocked anyone.

But not only had she joined the team, she'd been appointed group leader—a meteoric rise that was like riding a rocket!

The business cooperation team was a special unit in Huaxing Trading. Its members were accountable only to the general manager, Li Changfeng. Even the vice president had no authority over them.

This promotion had everyone congratulating Chen Yinuo outwardly while inwardly burning with envy and resentment.

Some couldn't help but wonder: Yinuo was certainly capable, but was there more to her promotion than met the eye?

This line of thinking wasn't unique.

Amidst the envious congratulations, Yinuo herself was utterly bewildered.

While her abilities were undeniable, she had never dared to imagine a promotion. Keeping her current job had been enough for her.

Now, the company had suddenly elevated her to group leader of the business cooperation team?

It all felt so unreal, like a dream.

If not for the pain when she pinched herself, or the confirmation from HR, she would have doubted it was real.

Before she could respond to her colleagues' congratulations, Vice President Wang Tao approached her with a cold sneer.

Stopping beside her, he mockingly said, "Chen Yinuo—or should I say, Group Leader Chen—I clearly underestimated you. Not only did you win contracts by undercutting competitors by ten percent, but you also got Yunshan Networks to insist on working exclusively with you. And now, you've suddenly been promoted to group leader. Your rise has been unprecedented, hasn't it?"

The surrounding employees were stunned.

What's he implying? Is there more to this story?

"Yes, that's right. Why?" Yinuo replied, her heart sinking.

"Oh, nothing. I'm just saying you've got skills. Even managed to win over the infamous playboy CEO of Yuntian Corporation. That's no small feat! I bet the female streamers at Yunshan Networks are jealous of you too. Bravo, Group Leader Chen!" Wang Tao mocked with a sinister grin.

His words were laced with insinuations, and the employees around them suddenly looked at Yinuo differently.