Chapter 160: A Satisfactory Daughter-in-Law Candidate

The Marketing Department director spoke up at that moment: "If no one else has a better idea, let's do what Mianmian suggested—try reaching out to Bai Shi Group internally first. If we can get some useful information… we'll also be able to learn the specifics of their business plan ahead of time."

"After all, knowing yourself and knowing your enemy is the only way to win every battle. If we want to beat the other companies now, we need an advantage over them. What does everyone think?"

The others nodded one after another: "I have no objections. I think we can go with what Mianmian said. Right now, this really is a pretty good approach."

"We can give it a try."

"Mm, I think so too."

Gu Mianmian was practically bursting with pride. Now everyone was supporting her; everyone thought her idea was good.

She had finally gotten ahead of Gu Wenyan in the company. So what if Gu Wenyan had been impressive lately and made everyone care about her? In the end, she was the one who seized the lead and came out on top!

Gu Mianmian couldn't help feeling grateful to Bao Mu…

Without her, Gu Mianmian certainly wouldn't have had this kind of ability. Bai Shi Group was one of the few major conglomerates in the world; getting to know anyone inside wasn't easy.

Gu Mianmian naturally didn't have many such opportunities either, so it was all thanks to Bao Mu's help.

Bao Mu was even more capable than she had imagined—worthy of being the Bo Family Head's mother… Though she had gradually stepped back to the second tier and no longer managed the company's affairs, her connections were still formidable.

After the meeting ended that day, Gu Mianmian immediately contacted Bao Mu to report the good news: "Thank you, Madam. I've now successfully gained a better reputation in the company than Gu Wenyan. From now on… Gu Wenyan definitely won't be able to do anything about me."

"I've helped you with this matter. What you need to do next, you're clear on."

"Of course! I understand everything. But this Bai Shi Group… the person you told me to contact, Bai Ran—is she the daughter of Bai Shi Group's chairman?"

"That's right."

"Madam, your connections are truly astonishing… For our Gu Group to cooperate with Bai Shi Group this time, it took a lot to even get this chance, yet you're so close with the chairman's daughter that you casually have her contact info!"

Gu Mianmian flattered her: "If we end up working with them later, it'll be thanks to your introduction…"

"I've already spoken to Bai Ran about this. Just contact her directly when the time comes. She hasn't returned to the country yet, but she will soon—she'll be back in a few days."

Gu Mianmian thanked Bao Mu profusely, unaware that the true identity of the person Bao Mu had mentioned was…

The daughter-in-law candidate she had taken a liking to, one worthy of Bao Sihan.

If she had known this, Gu Mianmian's thoughts would certainly be different now.

Gu Yechen soon heard the report from the Marketing Department and learned that Gu Mianmian actually knew someone inside Bai Shi Group.

Gu Yechen naturally knew them too, but as the group's president, he couldn't personally get involved in negotiations between subordinates. This cooperation was very important, but it hadn't yet reached the stage where presidents would negotiate with presidents.

At the very least, the next step had to wait until both sides had made contact.

That would be when it was time for Gu Yechen to step in.

Gu Yechen was rather surprised by his own sister. At first, he had also assumed that Gu Mianmian had come to work at Gu Group simply to kill time there.

He hadn't expected that, after being there a while, Gu Mianmian had already secured a deal—and at first it was just connected to a friend of hers, so even if she had landed it, it didn't mean much.

But now, Gu Mianmian also had connections at Bai Shi Group… That was a completely different story.

When Gu Yeting came home that evening, Gu Yechen happened to bring it up with him in passing.

He raised an eyebrow: "Since when does she have a connection with Bai Shi Group?"

"Not sure, but according to Mianmian, she's already reached someone at Bai Shi Group. The Marketing Department will handle the preliminary communication with them next. If they can get useful information… maybe this cooperation with Bai Shi Group will go much more smoothly."

Gu Yeting said lazily: "Mm, since she has the ability, it's fine if it helps you."

His expression was very flat; he had no intention of discussing the matter in detail.

Gu Yechen looked at him: "Your attitude toward Mianmian has completely changed now."

"Some things weren't clear before, but now that I see them clearly, naturally I can't go back to how things were at the start."

Gu Yechen naturally understood. Before, he had never thought this way either.

Back then, they had all trusted Gu Mianmian completely, believing she was their well-behaved, sensible, obedient, and considerate sister.

They had thought Gu Mianmian's innocence and kindness were beyond question, so after Gu Wenyan came back and had those conflicts with her, they had all unhesitatingly sided with Gu Mianmian.

But now… all of them understood clearly that they had never truly known this sister.

There were many secrets about Gu Mianmian that they had once thought they knew.

Gu Yechen was, after all, the eldest brother in this family. He had also promised to treat them fairly, so even though his feelings had changed considerably, he still had to face Gu Mianmian with the same attitude as before.

Although for him… it was also very hard.

It was Gu Yeting, who had initially believed Gu Mianmian without reservation and been led around by her, who—after truly realizing Gu Mianmian's true face—was the first to cast aside every attitude he had once held toward her.

Gu Wenyan had just come back when she saw her two brothers chatting. Though she didn't know what they were discussing, seeing their solemn, grave expressions told her the topic was probably no small matter.

Gu Wenyan had no intention of probing. She nodded and was about to head upstairs.

Gu Yechen called out to her at that moment: "Do you need my help?"

"Hm? Help me with what?"

"I have a few partners I can introduce to you. Just tell them I sent you to meet them, and the cooperation afterward will be easier."

"…No need, Big Brother. You don't also think that no matter how hard I try now, I still can't land a deal for the company, do you?"

Gu Yechen sighed: "I'm just worried…"

"Don't worry about me. If you're going to worry, better worry about the upcoming cooperation with Bai Shi Group. I've heard that several rival groups have already set their sights on Bai Shi Group. Winning this cooperation won't be easy."

Gu Yechen's expression grew slightly serious: "What information have you gotten?"

Gu Wenyan told him what she knew, letting Gu Yechen understand just how big the challenge facing Gu Group was.

While he was deep in thought, Gu Wenyan said lightly: "But don't worry, Big Brother. I still have a surprise for you all."