Chapter 298: Uninvited Guest in the Provincial Capital

Su Xueyan stood in place, her face full of surprise.

She never expected that she would suddenly become the top favorite for Chamber of Commerce president?

Looking at the surrounding crowd's flattering smiles and the ebb and flow of supportive shouts, she felt momentarily at a loss,

She instinctively glanced at Jiang Feng beside her, her eyes carrying a hint of pleading.

At that moment, Li Kun, who had been huddled in a corner, suddenly pushed through the crowd, his face beaming with a smile brighter than flowers.

"I think everyone is right, Miss Su, you shouldn't hesitate!"

"Your ability is evident to all of us; for these years the Su Family's affairs, big and small, have been handled by you, keeping the Su Family in perfect order, and this capability outshines that of us big men!"

He paused, his tone exceedingly obsequious.

"In both reason and sentiment, you should be the unequivocal choice for the next president! I, representing the Li Family, fully support Miss Su's election as president! Henceforth, regarding Chamber matters, our Li Family will unquestionably look to Miss Su!"

With those words, the whole venue erupted again in a chorus of agreement.

Li Lao is right! Miss Su's ability speaks for itself!

With Miss Su as president, we are at ease!

Vote quickly, don't waste time!

Li Kun's defection completely crushed Zhao Xiong's last hope.

He collapsed onto the cold floor, his whole body weak, his face devoid of any color.

Among the Four Great Families, the Wang Family and Li Family both explicitly support Su Xueyan; even if the Zhao Family still tries to struggle, it's utterly futile…

Moreover, now no one would support him at all.

Zhao Xiong gave a wry smile, slowly lowered his head, feeling a mixture of emotions in his heart.

He schemed tirelessly, climbing up by stepping on the Su Family, and finally glimpsed hope for the presidency…

And because of Jiang Feng, he has to watch helplessly as Su Xueyan sits on the position he has long coveted!

It's the ultimate irony.

Su Xueyan, however, did not accept at that moment, merely furrowing her attractive eyebrows.

"Thank you all for the support, but…"

"I feel I'm still not qualified enough. Suddenly becoming president, I fear I won't do it well and will betray everyone's trust."

Su Xueyan isn't trying to manipulate anyone; she genuinely fears failing.

But at that moment, Su Ruiqing stepped forward, his gaze firmly fixed on his granddaughter.

"Xue Yan, you don't need to be afraid!"

His words were full of encouragement.

"Grandpa believes you can be a good president! So…"

He paused, raised his hand.

"I, in my capacity as Master of the Su Family, formally support you as president of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce! From now on, Grandpa will also help you from behind; whatever difficulties arise, we'll face them together!"

"Su Lao is right! Miss Su, you should stop being modest!"

"Ah, spit! All of you, shut up!"

At that moment, Ma Jian, that conspicuous fellow, suddenly jumped out, slapping the Table loudly and said.

"What level of shoddy organization is your Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce? Miss Su is so capable, serving as your president would be a waste of talent!"

He leaned in front of Su Xueyan, his face full of flattery.

"Miss Su, if you're willing, I, Ma Jian, will be the first to recommend you as president of the Jiangnan General Chamber of Commerce, pulling that old fellow Xia Chunyuan off his horse! The Jiangnan General Chamber of Commerce is far more powerful than this Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce, overseeing all commercial resources of Jiangnan, truly befitting your stature!"

"Right! Old Ma said it perfectly!"

Duanmu Hongjie immediately echoed, his face like a lapdog.

"My Duanmu Family also fully supports Miss Su as president of the Jiangnan General Chamber of Commerce! I've long been displeased with that Xia family lot; leaning on their slight connection with the Divine Machine Celestial, they trample over the other eight families, what nonsense, spit!"

"Miss Su, rest assured, my aunt is the Vice President! She can directly nominate you; I'll call right now…"

He grew increasingly excited.

"That old thing Xia Chunyuan, always putting on a lofty air, really thinks he's great? If Miss Su can become president of the Jiangnan General Chamber of Commerce, she'll definitely make the Xia family know her strength!"

The two kept volleying remarks, getting more incoherent, dragging the topic from the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce to the Jiangnan General Chamber of Commerce.

Upon hearing this, even Zhao Xiong seemed to think that letting Su Xueyan be president of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce was a waste of talent.

"Enough, stop babbling here."

Jiang Feng watched the two drift further apart, frowned, and abruptly cut their fantasy short in irritation.

"First resolve the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce matters; as for… the other issues, we'll discuss them later."

Ma Jian and Duanmu Hongjie, after his glare, instantly fell silent, obediently closing their mouths, standing aside, never daring to cause a ruckus again.

Su Xueyan looked at Jiang Feng, her face full of nervousness.

"Jiang Feng, do you also think I should take over the Chamber?"

Inside, she actually wanted to try; after managing the Su Family for years, she also wanted to prove her ability.

But she also worried that once she became president, responsibilities would increase, leaving even less chance to accompany Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng saw the hesitation in her eyes, instantly understood her thoughts, and couldn't help but smile.

"Xue Yan, whatever decision you make, I support you."

He paused, looking into her eyes.

"Don't hesitate because you're worried about not having time to be with me. Whatever you want to do, go for it, I'll always be your most solid backing."

Su Xueyan looked at Jiang Feng's gentle gaze, and her heart instantly filled with courage.

She took a deep breath, raised her head, and her gaze swept over everyone present.

"Since that's the case, I thank everyone here for their support, and also thank Grandpa and Jiang Feng for their encouragement!"

Since everyone trusts me so much, I won't decline! I will work hard to fulfill the role of Chairman, do my utmost, and lead the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce to even better development!

Good! Miss Su, you are wise!

Congratulations, Miss Su, on being elected Chairman!

From now on we will follow Miss Su!

The venue immediately erupted with enthusiastic applause and cheers.

Su Ruiqing looked at his granddaughter's confident demeanor, and a look of contentment appeared on his face.

Ma Jian and Duanmu Hongjie also applauded, their faces full of flattery.

At this moment, the two were single‑mindedly scheming how to get along well with Su Xueyan in the future.

Getting Su Xueyan under control means getting Jiang Feng under control—guaranteed profit!

But just then, a dark, ominous voice suddenly came in from the doorway of the Banquet Hall.

"A tiny President of the Jiangcheng Chamber of Commerce, yet you make such a big show. It looks like you don't regard the Provincial Capital Elite at all, right?"

The voice was ice‑cold to the bone, dripping with scorn and contempt, instantly dropping the atmosphere to a freezing point.

Everyone turned toward the voice, and saw that, at the doorway, a few people in black suits had been standing there for who knows how long.

At the head was a middle‑aged man with a gloomy complexion, his eyes sharp as knives, coldly staring at the crowd in the Banquet Hall.