Upon entering the grand hall,

The guests all stood up to greet the grandma.

The grandma, with a ruddy glow, greeted the guests as she walked, feeling immensely proud to see so many big shots attending the banquet.

"People of the Xu family, you are truly impressive, not only securing a banquet at Wanfu Building but booking it twice, once on the sixth floor and then on the eighth floor—both are auspicious numbers!"

Someone said with a laugh.

The grandma was even more pleased, hurriedly shaking her head and waving her hands with a smile: "Oh no, not at all, it's all thanks to Wanfu Building's favor."

By her side, Xu Changjian felt quite suffocated thinking about how he was rejected by Wanfu Building, only for Xu Yunxiao to make the reservation, believing it must be because of her cooperation with Haohan Company, which further strengthened his determination to seize power.

As grandma arrived, the banquet soon began.

Grandma held up her wine cup and said to everyone with a smile, "I am truly honored to have you all grace the Xu family's celebration banquet. You all probably know the purpose of this banquet is to celebrate our Xu family's renewed partnership with Haohan Company!"

"Congratulations, grandma!"

"..."

Everyone offered their congratulations in turn.

With a gulp of wine,

Zhao Yu and others curiously asked, "Grandma, I heard that it's the hugely popular Jiang Yuexin who's been brought in to endorse the Xu family's cosmetics? Who has the capability to close such a deal?"

The others also looked at grandma, very curious.

Jiang Yuexin is now a big hit, having signed with Haohan Company, meaning she'd normally only endorse major brands.

Among them, many had attempted to negotiate endorsements, but all failed due to lack of strength.

And the Xu family's cosmetics company couldn't even speak of having strength.

To have closed this deal is nothing short of a miracle!

Grandma smiled and looked towards Xu Yaxin, who had changed into an evening dress, and said, "This is our hero, the one who secured the partnership. Tonight's celebration banquet is also held in her honor!" Find the source of this chapter at *.

The applause from the audience was thunderous.

Zhao Yu's eyes were especially sparkling with excitement, secretly thinking, "This woman is decent enough, although not as stunning as Xu Yunxiao, she could still be presentable with proper grooming..."

He was on a mission.

After the adventure at Nine Dragons Mountain, his plan to pursue Xu Yunxiao had utterly failed.

The Zhao Family said nothing.

But with news of the Xu family's celebration banquet and the search for a woman to sign Jiang Yuexin as an endorser, the Zhao Family became interested.

The Xu family securing cooperation twice in a short period with Haohan Company suggested their potential, and should a marital tie be formed, it would greatly benefit the Zhao Family.

Therefore.

He came this time to forge connections with the woman who negotiated the deal with Jiang Yuexin.

Despite suffering from that condition for a long time and being under treatment, it doesn't impede finding a girlfriend now.

"Heroes have always emerged from the Xu family!" Zhao Yu stood up, raising his glass towards the thrilled Xu Yaxin, saying, "Miss Xu truly embodies a woman's capability matching men's. I toast to Miss Xu!"

Xu Yaxin was ecstatic.

The eldest young master from the second-tier family of Lake City, toasting to her, was unimaginable in the past!

"Thank you for your kind praises, Young Master Zhao."

Xu Yaxin received the glass with both hands and drank.

Duke, noticing the gleam in Zhao Yu's eyes, sensing his interest in Xu Yaxin, also followed with a toast, "Miss Xu, let me also toast to you. You're a golden flower of Lake City, not only capable but beautiful as well. I'm afraid only Young Master Zhao could be a good match for you in Lake City."

"Oh no, how could that be..."

Young Master Zhao modestly smiled, then continued, turning to Xu Yaxin, "I have recently completed a new painting, I wonder if Miss Xu would be interested in giving some guidance after the banquet?"

His intentions were clear; he was asking out Xu Yaxin in front of all these people.

Xu Yaxin was ecstatic!

This was Young Master Zhao of Lake City's second-tier family; his status was just behind Young Master Zhou, Young Master Liu, and Young Master Li. And now he was asking her out—what a joyous occasion it was!

At this moment, upon seeing the situation, grandma was also extremely excited and quickly spoke on behalf of Xu Yaxin: "What a coincidence, Yaxin is indeed very interested in painting, haha…"

"Yes, yes…"

Xu Yaxin nodded eagerly.

Upon witnessing the situation, everyone raised their glasses and toasted to Xu Yaxin.

After all, given Zhao Yu's status, they were also trying to curry favor with him.

The banquet was bustling with people clinking their glasses in celebration.

However, Xu Yunxiao's table was very quiet; everyone was toasting to Xu Yaxin, completely ignoring them.

Li Cuilan voiced her worries: "It's over, it's all over. If Yaxin marries Young Master Zhao, she will surpass you in the Xu family! You need to do something quickly! Like find someone similar to Young Master Zhao."

"Mom!"

Xu Yunxiao was deep in her vexations.

To her, whom grandma valued was irrelevant; her concern was that her Shuimu Company should not be interfered with by Xu Changjian.

She turned her gaze to Qin Feng.

He was preoccupied with eating and drinking and even muttered, "Not bad, the hotel's chef has improved his cooking skills..."

Xu Yunxiao glared at him with displeasure: "Shameless!"

As expected.

What you worry about always comes to pass!

After three rounds of drinks, grandma raised her hand to indicate she had something to say and asked for quiet, "Actually, our Xu family has had some gains recently, but there are also many problems, such as management issues within our company, which has many shortcomings."

People looked at each other, puzzled.

They didn't know what grandma intended to say; after all, this was a celebration banquet. Weren't such criticisms supposed to be discussed at home?

Only Xu Yunxiao felt a chill in her heart and sighed silently, guessing that grandma was probably going to let Xu Changjian meddle with her company.

"That's the thing."

Grandma smiled and said, "We have been cooperating with Miss Luo Hongyan from Haohan Company, but the work has not been going well, and our management personnel have made many mistakes due to personal hubris and other issues, so we are considering changing the manager."

Once these words were uttered,

Everyone's gaze turned towards Xu Yunxiao.

Xu Yunxiao felt even more apprehensive, sensing something wrong.

Wasn't it supposed to be Xu Changjian joining her in managing Shuimu Company together?

Now why are they talking about replacing her?

Grandma then said, "Changjian, as the most outstanding member of the young generation in our Xu family, I think he should be fully capable of handling this job."

People's gaze once again turned towards Xu Changjian.

Xu Changjian promised with great excitement, tapping his chest: "Don't worry, grandma, I will surely work hard and will not let you down!"

Seeing the situation, people once again applauded and toasted to Xu Changjian.

Xu Yunxiao stood up, unwilling to accept it, and said: "Grandma, didn't you say that Brother Chang Jian and I would manage it together?"

"That was the initial thought."

Grandma sipped her tea indifferently and said, "It's because you haven't shown competitiveness; you can't blame grandma for being ruthless. I'm also considering the future of the family, looking at the bigger picture."

"How, how am I not showing competitiveness?"

Xu Yunxiao urgently asked, her eyes reddening with distress.