Chapter 59: Old Master Su Seeks Sympathy

The Shangjing Consortium, having established the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, had already made headlines throughout Jiangnan. Even though the entire family was currently unemployed and staying home, they had heard the news as well.

It was said that the Shangjing Consortium possessed enormous strength, and the identity of its mysterious financial backer was especially enigmatic. Even the Ye family, a renowned household, harbored a measure of fear and dared not offend them lightly.

Thus, including the Tiandu Chamber of Commerce, word had spread that they would support the creation of the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, offering generous concessions in hopes of mutual cooperation rather than a destructive rivalry.

This clearly demonstrated the formidable status and influence that the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce—single-handedly founded by the Shangjing Consortium—now held in Jiangnan.

Yet at this very moment, Ye Tianlin produced an interview application form for the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, leaving everyone surprised and incredulous.

“Is this some kind of joke?” Gao Yulan’s expression shifted as she hurriedly took a copy.

Sure enough, it was truly from the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, with not even the slightest sign of forgery. The entire interview process was detailed clearly, and the compensation was excellent.

“It’s actually real!” Gao Yulan exclaimed in astonishment.

“Tianlin, how did you get this?” Su Rulan asked in confusion.

Before Ye Tianlin could answer, Su Weimin interjected with misplaced confidence, “The Yunhai Chamber of Commerce just started up and needs to hire a lot of people. Getting an interview application isn't hard—there’s nothing impressive about it. If I went myself, I could probably bring back a whole stack!”

“That’s true. Plenty of people are desperate to join the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce these days. Without real ability, you’d be eliminated just the same,” Gao Yulan said with a hint of annoyance.

“Can you two stop with the sarcasm? Tianlin is only trying to help, and you can’t even say thank you!” Su Rulan was nearly driven mad with frustration.

Su Weimin curled his lip and reluctantly muttered, “Fine, fine, thank you, but what matters is passing the interview. Otherwise, this could all come to nothing!”

Ye Tianlin shook his head slightly and said, “It won’t come to nothing. Don’t worry—just go to the interview tomorrow morning and you’ll definitely pass.”

“You really can’t stop boasting, can you? Always trying to save face. What skills do you have that guarantee we’ll pass the interview?” Gao Yulan said with disdain.

Su Rulan held her breath, uneasy at heart. After all, Ye Tianlin had suffered greatly; not only was he constantly restricted by the matriarch, but even his assets connected to the Ye family had all been frozen!

“I admit I exaggerated a little, but I just wanted to comfort you. Besides, how will you know unless you try?” Ye Tianlin glanced at Su Rulan. For the sake of his wife’s dignity, he refrained from revealing the truth; otherwise, the jobs in question wouldn’t be such ordinary positions.

“At least you’re being honest this time!” Su Weimin sneered.

“That’s much more reasonable. Unlike before, when you’d boast endlessly in front of us without blinking—you nearly gave me high blood pressure,” Gao Yulan finally nodded in approval.

With a smile, Ye Tianlin said, “I can’t just stand by and watch you go back to the Su family and suffer. I have to do something for our household.”

“At least you’re showing some conscience and thinking of the family. But don’t get too full of yourself—this is hardly a great achievement. No matter what, the Su family is still connected to the Ye family’s young master. Even if we cut ties in the future, we can’t afford to offend them!” Su Weimin grunted.

“That’s right. What you did today—striking someone—was too reckless. Fortunately, the Su family isn’t pursuing the matter, only severing ties; otherwise, we’d be in real trouble!” Gao Yulan agreed.

Soon, the couple took their interview forms and retreated into their bedroom.

Left behind, Su Rulan spoke with shame, “Tianlin, my parents don’t know the truth, so…”

Ye Tianlin raised a hand to interrupt her, smiling, “It’s alright. I don’t want to explain too much to them right now. Some things are best kept between us. Anyway, this is a great opportunity. Once you join the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce, work hard and show the Su family what you’re capable of!”

“The interview won’t be easy—it’s still the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce. But like you said, we have to try!” Su Rulan’s fighting spirit was rekindled and she immediately began preparing materials for tomorrow’s interview.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Old Master Su sat with his head bandaged like a mummy, furious and fuming, unable to stop cursing, “Su Rulan’s family are nothing but the Su family’s disgrace. From now on, let them fend for themselves. Even if they die, they’re not to come to us!”

Su Yixue added angrily, “That idiot Ye Tianlin is infuriating. Your last injury hasn’t even healed, and now he’s beaten you again.”

“But this beating wasn’t for nothing—it might actually benefit our Su family, and we should make the most of it!” Suddenly, Su Yicai shook his head, a crafty look on his face.

Old Master Su clutched his head, curious, “Yicai, what do you have in mind?”

“In my view, it’s time to pay a visit to the Tiandu Chamber of Commerce. Let the Ye family’s young master see for himself what Su Rulan’s family has done to us. That way, we can clearly draw the line and perhaps even win his sympathy with a little show of suffering!” Su Yicai explained.

Upon hearing this, Su Yixue clapped her hands in approval, exclaiming, “Little brother, your mind is really sharp—you think of everything! We must go and, if all goes well, my future husband will be so angry he’ll deal with Su Rulan’s whole family!”

“Exactly! We’re not there to ask for favors, so there’s nothing to worry about. Maybe the Ye family’s young master will soften when he sees us in such a pitiful state,” Old Master Su grinned from ear to ear, giving Su Yicai a thumbs-up.

“My brother-in-law may have many tricks, but I, the younger brother, am no slouch either,” Su Yicai said, adjusting his collar with an air of self-satisfaction.