CHAPTER 1157: CHAPTER 1157: CHU QINGXUE’S BACKUP PLAN

Ye Mingtian’s eyes sparkled with brilliance, and the smile on his lips grew deeper.

However, the sister secretary was even more bewildered, completely unaware of what Ye Mingtian implied.

Then, Ye Mingtian suddenly changed the subject: "I don’t care how many secrets you are hiding, but anyone who obstructs my path will die!"

Ye Mingtian’s eyes seemed to erupt with hundreds of cold glints in an instant, making the sister secretary shiver involuntarily.

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"How did Senior Ye become your brother?" Chu Qingxue couldn’t help but ask after stepping outside.

Ye Chenfeng fixed his gaze tightly on her and said: "Shouldn’t you have known this long ago?"

Realizing she had been seen through by Ye Chenfeng, Chu Qingxue’s face flushed instantly. She lowered her head, her slender, white fingers entwined, and whispered: "I’m sorry."

Ye Chenfeng stroked her hair and laughed: "I’m not blaming you, what are you afraid of?"

Chu Qingxue looked up at Ye Chenfeng and couldn’t help but ask: "Chenfeng, are you upset?"

Ye Chenfeng burst out laughing: "Who’s saying I’m upset? Do I look upset?"

"Doesn’t seem like it!" Chu Qingxue shook her head.

"Don’t worry, the Ye Family is like strangers to me now. It won’t upset me at all." Ye Chenfeng laughed.

Chu Qingxue nodded: "That’s good."

"Now, where are we going?" Ye Chenfeng couldn’t help but ask.

Chu Qingxue smiled sweetly: "Didn’t you say? We’re going to Jin City for a stroll."

"Looks like you’ve had it planned all along!" Seeing Chu Qingxue’s demeanor, Ye Chenfeng said with a smile.

Half an hour later, Ye Chenfeng and Chu Qingxue appeared at a high-end hotel in Jin City.

"Everything Ye Mingtian does is beyond your expectations, yet within them." Ye Chenfeng suddenly blurted out a remark.

Although Ye Chenfeng spoke enigmatically, Chu Qingxue smiled knowingly.

Soon, several people came out from the hotel to welcome Ye Chenfeng.

Leading the group was a man with dense black hair, wearing glasses on a rather distinctive face, with occasional sparks of brilliance illuminating his eyes, appearing very shrewd on the surface.

"Welcome, Ms. Chu, to Jin City!" The leading man said enthusiastically.

"Mayor Qiao, you’re too kind!" Chu Qingxue replied with a smile.

Ye Chenfeng was stunned; only after Chu Qingxue’s explanation did he know that the man was Jin City’s Mayor Qiao Guangxuan.

Chu Qingxue appeared to be here in Jin City to connect with Ryukawa Kumo, but in reality, she was here to invest.

Due to the Asian Economic Forum, everyone’s attention was on the Capital City. Yet, Chu Qingxue took a less trodden path, choosing Jin City, a neighboring city to the Capital City. This is just the first step; Chu Qingxue plans to target other surrounding areas of the Capital City, eventually creating a surrounding circle around it.

Jin City is naturally welcoming of investments from a super enterprise.

This is why Qiao Guangxuan canceled all his arrangements today to wait for Chu Qingxue here.

"Hmm? Little Butterfly?"

Ye Chenfeng turned his head to see that Gu Jundie had unexpectedly arrived, carrying a briefcase, presumably containing contracts or similar documents.

"Mayor Qiao, President Chu!" Gu Jundie nodded and stood aside.

Ye Chenfeng couldn’t help but glance at Chu Qingxue again; this woman is truly remarkable, having quietly arranged everything.

Even if Ye Mingtian realized it now, it’s already too late to reverse anything.

Chu Qingxue had long arranged everything, with contracts and other documents all presumably customized, just waiting for Mayor Qiao’s signature.

All obstacles are too late now.

Moreover, Chu Qingxue is launching simultaneous strikes, with actions already underway in several neighboring cities.

"Please, Miss Chu, come in!"

Qiao Guangxuan personally welcomed Chu Qingxue and the others into the hotel.

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"Pleasure working with you, Miss Chu!"

Finally, in a simple ceremony, Chu Qingxue and Qiao Guangxuan signed a contract.

This signifies Chu Corporation’s official venture into developing investments in Jin City, a crucial step in Chu Qingxue’s strategy.

"Rest assured, Mayor Qiao, within six months, the largest amusement park in the North will be established in Jin City! It will definitely surpass Capital City’s amusement park!" Chu Qingxue promised.

Qiao Guangxuan’s eyes revealed a trace of longing, very much looking forward to this moment’s arrival.

With the contract signed, Qiao Guangxuan was extremely excited, insisting on accompanying Chu Qingxue and her group for the day, even offering to personally act as their tour guide.

Unable to resist his enthusiasm, Chu Qingxue could only agree.

After tirelessly visiting several spots, the group felt a lack of interest.

Because most places Qiao Guangxuan led them to were scenic development zones, and Chu Qingxue is in this business; seeing too much of this won’t pique her interest.

Yet, Qiao Guangxuan was still excited, so Chu Qingxue couldn’t refuse. She could only ask: "Does Mayor Qiao know of any unusual places?"

Not only Qiao Guangxuan was bewildered by Chu Qingxue’s question, but even Ye Chenfeng was puzzled.

What does "unusual places" mean?

Seeing Qiao Guangxuan’s confusion, Chu Qingxue explained: "Places like uniquely featured primitive villages or ones with ancient cultural heritage?"

"Oh, Miss Chu, now that you say it this way, I understand." Qiao Guangxuan said, enlightened.

"That’s it." Chu Qingxue couldn’t help but nod.

"Mayor Qiao, there’s a place..." Qiao Guangxuan’s secretary couldn’t help but interject.

Qiao Guangxuan was first bewildered, then asked: "What place?"

"Xianyou Village!" The mayor’s secretary said excitedly.

"Oh, oh... Miss Chu, I happen to know a place that surely matches your idea." Qiao Guangxuan told Chu Qingxue.

Chu Qingxue’s eyes glimmered with interest at this mention.

"There’s a small village called Xianyou Village in the north of Jin City. This village recently experienced a strange event, buzzing all around, and it has even reached my ears. Although I’ve already sent people there, today I might as well take this opportunity to visit myself." Qiao Guangxuan said.

"Strange event?" Ye Chenfeng asked.

"Indeed. It’s said that an Immortal has recently arrived at Xianyou Village, healing the sick, saving lives, and divining feng shui, practically omnipotent! The local people have long enshrined him as a God-like figure, having a very serious impact. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have reached my ears." Qiao Guangxuan said, as his tone suggested he himself found it very peculiar.

Ye Chenfeng couldn’t help but chuckle: "Immortal? Nonsense, right? What age are we in? An Immortal? Probably that village was tricked by someone with sleight of hand."

Qiao Guangxuan agreed with a nod: "I also think that’s possible. But the village called Xianyou Village, also known as Xianyou Village, is said to have legends of an Immortal traveling there. The local people have strong convictions. Solving the problem won’t be easy."

After exchanging a glance with Chu Qingxue, Ye Chenfeng said: "Alright, let’s go take a look at Xianyou Village."