Chapter 108: Grandfather Bestows a Marriage!

The entire hall fell dead silent.

Everyone stared open-mouthed at the results displayed on the giant screen.

Shock.

Trepidation.

And utter disbelief.

"He... he actually passed the test?"

"Just three simple corrections, and he managed to bring this dead game back to life?"

"Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Even a layman like me gets fired up just hearing it, let alone putting it into practice."

"I can already visualize how booming the business will be for this noodle shop in the future."

"Impressive. Truly impressive."

A buzz of discussion broke out among the crowd. The way they looked at Ye Wushang had completely changed. The cold mockery and sarcasm had long since vanished, replaced instead by an indescribable sense of admiration and awe.

*Clap, clap, clap!*

Lord Rabbit clapped his hands, his face lit up with excitement. "As expected of Mr. Ye! I knew you wouldn't let us down. My crude proposal has been given a new lease on life under your touch. It makes even me want to open a noodle shop with you."

Ye Wushang chuckled softly and waved his hand. "Though a noodle shop is small, its market potential is vast. With proper management, there's no reason it can't stand toe-to-toe with large corporations. This is an enterprise I'm gifting to my sister. Next, I will turn this plan into reality."

"Brother!"

With tears welling in her eyes, Ye Wuyou rushed forward and threw her arms around Ye Wushang, her voice trembling. "Thank you. I had no idea you had planned all of this. Originally, I just wanted to inherit Mom's legacy and pass down her culinary craft. But now, knowing that even more people will get to taste Mom's cooking, she can rest in peace in the afterlife."

The siblings embraced, weeping tears of joy.

Beside them, An Lan nodded repeatedly, a bright smile gracing her face. Although he hadn't taken her words seriously and had entrusted such an important task to Lord Rabbit—and she had felt like dying when the proposal failed the test earlier—she had never expected such a dramatic turnaround. With his finishing touch, a flawed plan had been transformed into a perfect blueprint.

She really hadn't misjudged him. He possessed incredible capability; he could hold up the heavens even if they fell.

The dark clouds of disappointment were swept away, and the desire to take her relationship with him a step further grew even stronger in her heart. Of course, regardless of his success, she would still settle the score with him later for not taking her seriously!

"Well, Uncle? Wushang has successfully passed the test. Do you have anything else to say now?" An Lan walked up to Ye Wushang and looked at An Qingguo with a beaming smile.

An Qingguo's face was as dark as ink. He gnashed his teeth in silence, not knowing where to begin.

Who could have anticipated this? That this useless trash could turn the tables against all odds! With just a few simple corrections, he had turned a mediocre, trashy proposal into a flawless plan! Especially when he heard several elites whispering that the plan was near-perfect, the strongest case study they had ever encountered, and that it would surely cause a sensation in the market if implemented as a benchmark.

Every word felt like a needle stabbing into his heart, fueling his burning rage. Looking at Ye Wushang's triumphant expression, he wished he could tear him to pieces.

"Useless dog. How did he manage to turn things around? I won't accept this! I'm going to destroy him!" An Hailong was utterly devastated. Clenching his fists in anger, he was about to rush forward when Elder An barked a halt.

"What? I am still standing right here, and you dare to lay a hand on the benefactor of our An family? Do you have no respect for me, or do you think your wings have grown strong enough for you to fly on your own?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a deep, commanding weight.

The unquestionable authority made An Qingguo wince. He immediately held his son back and hissed, "Hailong, don't do anything rash. That trash passed the test. He holds the upper hand now. If we cause any more trouble, it will only work against us. A little impatience spoils great plans. Endure it for now."

An Hailong scoffed coldly and stepped back.

At the same time, An Qingguo looked up, forcing a smile. "I have nothing to say. Since he passed the test, you remain the president of the corporation, and I have no objections to you taking sole charge of the food and beverage sector. However..."

"Even if you've stopped making things difficult for me, I have a few demands of my own," An Lan interrupted before he could finish. Her gaze suddenly sharpened, and she said coldly, "From what I've observed, my cousin's capabilities are mediocre at best. Furthermore, he has a fiery temper and acts impulsively. With his current qualifications, he is no longer fit to serve as the director of the Public Relations Department. I suggest he go home and rest. Once he has managed his personal emotions, he can then consider whether to return to work at the corporation."

Hearing this, An Hailong was shocked. Although the position of PR Director wasn't the highest, it allowed him to interact with numerous high-level executives daily. It was the best position for consolidating and expanding his network. How could he tolerate being kicked out now?

"An Lan, don't push it too far! My father appointed me as the director. Even if you are the president, you have no right to—"

"And your father as well," An Lan interrupted coldly. "As the general manager of the corporation, I believe he has shown flaws in his selection and employment of personnel. As the second-in-command, if he cannot even properly evaluate and employ people, I believe we should seek someone more capable. I haven't selected a replacement yet, but I suggest Uncle be reassigned to serve as the manager of the Sales Department. Seeing how you pour your heart and soul into the family and the corporation, I think fighting on the front lines would suit you much better."

An Qingguo's eyes widened in disbelief. He had not expected his young niece to be this ruthless, pulling the rug right out from under them. Using his failed attempt to make things difficult for her as leverage, she was striking back to kick both father and son out of the corporation's core leadership. Wasn't this an open declaration of war?

He was about to snap back when the silent Elder An suddenly spoke up. "I think that sounds excellent. Let's settle it this way. Hailong, rein in your temper and stay at home for a while. Qingguo, the An family is now a financial conglomerate, and the Pei family is no longer a threat. You can afford to relax for a few days. Right now, Lanlan is running the corporation, and Ye Wushang is assisting her with the food and beverage sector. I believe our overall direction is very stable. You two, father and son, say no more."

Hearing this, the father and son were furious. Before they could argue back, the other high-level executives began to chime in.

"Qingguo, the Old Master has spoken. You two should just listen."

"Lanlan may be young, but her capabilities are obvious to all. With Mr. Ye assisting her now, I'm sure the An family will scale even greater heights in the future."

"We didn't support you before because we actually agreed with you; we were just showing you some respect. But since you failed to seize the opportunity, don't push it any further."

"Otherwise, if things really get out of hand, it will embarrass everyone."

They had stood on their side just moments ago. Now that the wind had shifted, they turned their coats immediately. The saying "when a wall starts to collapse, everyone gives it a push" was perfectly illustrated by their behavior.

"Yes, Father." Left with no choice, An Qingguo was forced to back down. "Tomorrow, I will have Hailong resign and leave the An Group. And I will voluntarily request a transfer to become the manager of the Sales Department. However, while Ye Wushang's plan sounds good, whether it can actually work in practice remains to be seen. A hundred theories are not worth a single practice. I hope there will be a time limit for his so-called ingredients competition. If things truly turn out as planned by then, I, An Qingguo, will accept it wholeheartedly. But if it fails..."

"Within one month," Ye Wushang interrupted confidently. "I've said before, this plan concerns the future of the noodle shop. It is also a career I am gifting to my sister. I am more anxious to see it succeed than you are. There's no need for Manager An to worry. If I fail to achieve the plan's goals, your proposal to have Lanlan step down as president will still stand."

"As for you..."

"I won't even take the position of Sales Manager. I will leave the An Group entirely, just like my son!"

The agreement was set. Losing all appetite for the noodles, An Qingguo used the excuse of feeling unwell and left the venue with his son.

"Wushang, well done." Elder An patted Ye Wushang's shoulder and said with satisfaction, "You truly didn't disappoint me. I feel at ease placing Lanlan in your hands."

"???" Ye Wushang frowned.

An Lan's fair face flushed red. She pursed her lips and said, "Grandpa, what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Haha!" Elder An laughed heartily. He urged Ye Wushang to sit down and teased, "What? Didn't Lanlan tell you earlier? Tonight's celebratory banquet is not only to thank you, but also to share some good news with you."

"She did mention there was good news, but the details..."

"The detail is that I want to betroth Lanlan to you!" As he spoke, Elder An took An Lan's hand and placed it gently over the back of Ye Wushang's hand.

"So that was it." Ye Wushang felt a wave of trepidation. Although he was grateful for everything An Lan had done for him, he did not harbor any romantic feelings toward her. At the very least, before rescuing his biological mother and reuniting his family, he did not want to entangle himself in any further relationships. Confronted with Elder An's earnest enthusiasm, he appeared somewhat uncomfortable.

Noting the shift in his expression, An Lan knitted her delicate brows. "Wushang, what's with that face? Am I, An Lan, not good enough for you?"

"No, no, Lanlan, don't misunderstand." Ye Wushang waved his hands repeatedly and explained, "You are a daughter of a prestigious family and the president of a corporation. While I come from humble beginnings and have a younger sister to look after. When it comes to matching social status, I feel the two of us..."

"I think you two are a perfect match," Elder An chimed in with a smile. "Social status means nothing to me. I only value who you are. Your character and capability are exactly what I look for in a grandson-in-law. Wushang, don't look down on yourself, and don't think of the An family as some untouchable entity. Just treat this normally. Now tell me, do you like Lanlan? Do you want to marry her?"