Chapter 162: Having me here is enough!

Hearing Ye Chen’s words, Xiao Hailong gave a disdainful laugh and mocked: "Ye Chen, stop putting on an act. You only know a few scumbags from the underground world. Do you really think you’re some big shot? I truly don't believe you can invite any elites here!"

Xiao Weiwei, standing to the side, couldn't help but snort: "This loser Ye Chen is best at bragging. If no one comes to congratulate you at the opening ceremony today, this studio will become the laughingstock of Jin Ling tomorrow. Let’s see how you take any orders then!"

Although Xiao Churan didn't say anything on the surface when she heard this, she couldn't help but feel a wave of worry inside.

An opening ceremony, to put it bluntly, is a ritual to demonstrate one's network and resources.

If there are many guests, it proves the company has strong connections and its strength can be reflected. Especially if big shots can come, many people will hear about it and give them face in the future.

But if there isn't a single guest, wouldn't that be telling others that her company has no resources and no connections? How could anyone cooperate with such a company?

If the Emgrand Group could send someone to attend the opening today, it would invisibly add a lot of glory to her company. However, Xiao Churan had no confidence that the Emgrand Group would pay her any mind.

Old Mrs. Xiao spoke up at this time: "Churan, it’s almost 10 o'clock and there isn't a single guest. I don't think there’s any point in opening this little workshop of yours. I advise you to come back to the Xiao Group to work. It’s better to work steadily for the Xiao family than to come out and be looked down upon."

After learning that Xiao Churan’s company was opening, the Xiao family had communicated with some of their previous partners. Once those partners knew that Xiao Churan was from the Xiao family, they all indicated that they would not attend the opening ceremony and would not cooperate with Xiao Churan’s studio in the future.

Therefore, Old Mrs. Xiao could guarantee that there wouldn't be a single guest of any substance here today.

When the time came, Xiao Churan would naturally feel disheartened when she saw no one coming to support her studio, and she would be easier for her to manipulate in the future!

At this moment, Xiao Churan was indeed very anxious, biting her lower lip, full of worry.

Ye Chen, standing beside her, held her hand and said earnestly: "Wife, even if there isn't a single guest today, so what? Having me here is enough!"

Xiao Churan looked at him, moved, and nodded gently, feeling much more at ease.

However, Old Mrs. Xiao sneered: "Ye Chen, you take yourself too seriously. What use are you here? Can you bring big shots to support Churan’s studio? Can you bring cooperation orders to Churan’s studio? Without the support of the Xiao Group behind you, you will eventually force yourselves into a dead end!"

Ye Chen said with an arrogant demeanor: "Churan’s company will definitely get better and better! Never mind a Xiao Group that is on the verge of bankruptcy, even the Xiao Group in its prime wouldn't be anything in front of Churan! How hard is it for Churan to surpass you?"

"What a big mouth!"

Hearing Ye Chen say that the Xiao Group was on the verge of bankruptcy and that Xiao Churan could easily surpass the Xiao Group in its prime, Old Mrs. Xiao felt she had been greatly insulted!

She slammed her cane on the ground in anger and shouted: "You’re just a loser who married into our Xiao family. How dare you talk so boastfully here?"

Ye Chen smiled slightly: "You say I’m talking boastfully? Haha, I’m just telling the truth. If you don't believe me, just wait and see!"

Xiao Hailong laughed coldly and said: "Fine, Ye Chen, I’ll wait for you to become a big company."

Time ticked by, and the opening time drew closer.

Xiao Churan became increasingly panicked, constantly checking her watch and looking outside with longing eyes.

Seeing her like this, Ye Chen offered a few words of comfort, but it didn't have much effect.

However, he wasn't in a hurry. Since he had sent an invitation to Emgrand, Wang Dongxue couldn't—and wouldn't dare—not come.

The reason she hadn't arrived yet was likely because she was preparing a gift!

Xiao Changqian put on an arrogant posture, saying: "How about it? Do you still think you have connections?"

It was almost ten o'clock. If any guests were coming, they would have arrived by now.

But now, the area in front of the door was empty, clearly indicating that the dust had settled and no one else would appear.

Xiao Weiwei also said with schadenfreude: "Dad, this loser said that even if there isn't a single guest, it doesn't matter, as long as he’s here it’s enough. I really don't know how high his status could be. Could he really think he’s some Jin Ling elite?"

Just then, a voice from the front desk, intentionally raised, came from afar.

"Li Tailai, the richest man in Haicheng, Mr. Li, is here to visit..."

Li Tailai?

Ye Chen was a bit puzzled. Ever since the last time the Wang family set up a trap with Yu Jinghai and he personally summoned lightning to strike Yu Jinghai to death, he hadn't seen Li Tailai again. Today was his wife’s opening, and he hadn't invited him, so why did he come?

The Xiao family was also dumbfounded!

Li Tailai? The richest man in neighboring Haicheng, a very powerful man. Why would he come here?

After Li Tailai entered the door, he trotted straight toward the office where Ye Chen was standing.

The Xiao family was incredibly surprised. They exchanged glances, and Xiao Changqian took a step forward, saying: "I just got to know a businessman from Haicheng a few days ago. It’s said he’s quite close to Li Tailai. Could it be that he introduced me to Li Tailai?"

After saying this, Xiao Changqian straightened his clothes and went to greet him.

Old Mrs. Xiao and the others didn't dare to act big and followed behind.

They saw the chubby Li Tailai approach, immediately rush to Ye Chen’s side, ignoring Xiao Changqian who had come to greet him, and said with great surprise: "Ye... Mr. Ye... I finally made it in time."

In the incredibly surprised eyes of everyone, Ye Chen nodded slightly and said: "Why are you here?"

Li Tailai hurriedly said respectfully: "Mr. Ye, your wife is opening her business today, how could I not come to show my support!"

At this time, Xiao Changqian walked up and interrupted excitedly: "Mr. Li, you’re here. Let’s go inside and talk. With your status, standing here talking isn't appropriate..."

Li Tailai was trying to get on Ye Chen’s good side when he was suddenly interrupted. His smiling face suddenly darkened, and the aura of someone who had long held a high position radiated out. He glanced sideways at Xiao Changqian and said coldly: "What kind of thing are you? Don't you see I’m talking to Mr. Ye?"

Xiao Changqian was incredibly embarrassed, dumbfounded, and subconsciously asked: "I am Xiao Changqian of the Xiao family... May I ask if it was Mr. Ma from Haicheng who introduced me to you?"

Li Tailai frowned slightly and said disdainfully: "I don't know you, and I don't know any Mr. Ma. I came here today specifically to congratulate Mrs. Ye on her company’s opening!"