Chapter 106: Kicked Out

"President Yun, tell them we cannot cancel the Xingchen Plaza Project cooperation, but we can discuss other project collaborations with Cheng Group, such as the Gaoxin District Construction Project."

"Cooperation?"

Hearing Jiangnan's words, Yun Yubing grew even more puzzled,

"Mr. Jiang, I don't understand."

"Why do we need to cooperate with Cheng Group?"

On the other end of the phone, Jiangnan let out a light laugh.

"President Yun, you only need to do as I say."

"Anything else, you need not ask."

Although Yun Yubing was puzzled in her heart, she still chose to trust Jiangnan.

"Alright, Mr. Jiang, I understand."

She took a deep breath and steadied her emotions.

"I will arrange people to negotiate cooperation matters with Cheng Group."

"Mm."

Jiangnan replied.

"Remember, make Cheng Group see hope."

"Make them willingly jump into the trap we have prepared for them."

Yun Yubing felt a chill in her heart,

Sure enough, Mr. Jiang was ready to act!

How could he possibly cooperate with Cheng Group?

"Mr. Jiang, I understand."

A faint, barely perceptible tremor tinged her voice.

"Also, do not tell Murong Wan about this."

Jiangnan's voice sounded again,

"I don't want her to worry."

A trace of bitterness rose in Yun Yubing's heart.

Sure enough, the most important thing in Mr. Jiang's heart was still Murong Wan.

"Alright, Mr. Jiang, I will keep it secret."

She forced the sourness in her heart to endure and answered softly.

After hanging up, Yun Yubing stood by the floor‑to‑ceiling window for a long while.

Outside the window, the sun shone brightly and traffic flowed like a river of cars.

But in her heart, there was a cold emptiness.

She knew a storm targeting Cheng Group was about to arrive.

And the center of that storm was the man she both revered and feared—Jiangnan.

Yun Yubing returned to the office.

Cheng Daqiang sat upright, a fine sheen of sweat beading on his forehead.

Seeing Yun Yubing return, he hurriedly rose.

"President Yun, you have returned."

A hint of expectation was in his voice.

"How did the meeting turn out?"

A professional smile appeared on Yun Yubing's face.

"Mr. Cheng, please sit."

She gestured toward the sofa.

"Regarding the cancellation of the project, our senior management has discussed it."

Cheng Daqiang's heart tightened; he held his breath, awaiting Yun Yubing's verdict.

"We do not agree to cancel the project."

Yun Yubing then spoke slowly.

Cheng Daqiang's breath caught; his heart seemed squeezed by an invisible giant hand.

Hope shattered, and disappointment surged like a tide.

He stood stiffly, his legs as heavy as if filled with lead.

"Excuse me for disturbing President Yun."

His voice was hoarse, tinged with a hint of resentment and bitterness.

Turning around, each step was exceedingly difficult, his silhouette forlorn.

"Mr. Cheng, please stay."

Yun Yubing's voice rang from behind, cool and carrying an undeniable authority.

Cheng Daqiang's figure paused, then turned slowly, a flicker of doubt flashing in his eyes.

"Although we cannot cancel the Xingchen Plaza Project cooperation, we can consider cooperating with your company on another project."

Yun Yubing's crimson lips barely opened, her voice small yet booming like thunder in Cheng Daqiang's ear.

Cheng Daqiang's pupils suddenly contracted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

"President Yun, what do you mean…?"

His voice trembled, carrying a trace of unmasked excitement.

"Gaoxin District Construction Project, our Di Jiang Group, is interested in cooperating with your company."

Yun Yubing gave a slight smile and dropped a bombshell.

Cheng Daqiang only felt his head buzz, a blank spreading.

Gaoxin District Construction Project!

That is a key municipal support project, with massive investment and broad prospects.

If we can secure this project cooperation, Cheng Group will soar to the heavens and become a first‑rate enterprise!

He dreams of taking part, but lacks any connections.

Now, the opportunity has unexpectedly come to his doorstep!

Happiness arrived so suddenly that Cheng Daqiang felt as if he were dreaming.

"President Yun, you… you're serious?"

His voice trembled even more, barely able to form a complete sentence.

"Of course."

Yun Yubing nodded, her face still bearing a professional smile.

"We can discuss the specific cooperation details further."

Cheng Daqiang trembled with excitement, nodding repeatedly.

"Good, good, good! I'll go back at once to prepare and promptly discuss cooperation with you, President Yun!"

His words were incoherent, his eyes flashing with ecstatic light.

It was as if he saw Cheng Group, in his hands, marching toward a glorious future.

He even began to imagine his status soaring in the family after securing the project, becoming the center of everyone's attention.

"Then I'll await good news."

Yun Yubing gave a slight nod, a barely perceptible chill flashing in her eyes.

Cheng Daqiang turned and left, his steps light, starkly contrasting the heaviness of his arrival.

In his heart he was full of hopeful visions for the future, completely unaware that he was stepping, step by step, into a meticulously woven trap.

In the office, Yun Yubing watched Cheng Daqiang's departing back, a cold smile curling at the corner of her mouth.

The fish has already taken the hook.

Next, just wait for the right moment and haul in the net.

Cheng Daqiang sprinted all the way back to Cheng Group.

He could not wait to tell Cheng Tianci this tremendous good news.

In the CEO Office, Cheng Tianci was leisurely sipping tea when he heard the news; the tea cup in his hand went "clack" and fell to the ground, shattering.

"What did you say? Di Jiang Group wants to cooperate with us on the Gaoxin District Construction Project?"

Cheng Tianci sprang to his feet, a shocked expression on his face.

"Yes, second uncle! Absolutely certain!"

Cheng Daqiang's face flushed red with excitement.

"President Yun herself said we should cooperate!"

A flash of ecstasy crossed Cheng Tianci's eyes, then was replaced by a hint of doubt.

"How… could this be possible?"

He muttered to himself.

"Why is Di Jiang Group suddenly wanting to cooperate with us?"

Cheng Daqiang was stunned; he was so focused on joy that he hadn't considered the question.

"Second uncle, does that even need asking? They must value Cheng Group's strength!"

"They think we're qualified to take part in this project!"

Cheng Tianci furrowed his brows, feeling the matter wasn't that simple.

Di Jiang Group is a Yuncheng behemoth, strong and haughty.

Why would they suddenly extend an olive branch to Cheng Group?

There must be something fishy inside!

But the lure of the Gaoxin District Construction Project is just too great.

Cheng Tianci could not resist.

After pondering for a long time, a harsh glint flashed in his eyes.

"Regardless of any scheming, this project we Cheng Group must secure!"

He spoke each word deliberately, his voice full of resolve.

"Daqiang, you handled this matter well."

Cheng Tianci patted Cheng Daqiang's shoulder, a hint of praise on his face.

"But you need not handle what comes next."

Cheng Daqiang was taken aback, a puzzled look on his face.

"Second uncle, what do you mean?"

"I negotiated this project; why won't I be in charge?"

"What do you understand?"

Cheng Tianci let out a cold snort.