Chapter Eleven: A Stunning Blow to Their Pride

“Of course, it’s Ya Ru!” Jian Jun said without hesitation. “Xu has already been fired and is no longer an employee of the Xu Corporation. Naturally, this project has nothing to do with her!”

“That’s right!” With Jian Jun’s backing, Ya Ru straightened up, nodding repeatedly.

Then, with a mix of pride and provocation, she looked at Xu. “Sister, I know you’re unwilling, but the matter is settled. You’d better not cause trouble.”

Xu, what good does your unwillingness do?

In the end, this is all Ya Ru’s!

“Xu, stop making a scene and leave immediately!” Jian Jun snapped at her.

A woman still trying to stir up trouble? What a joke!

“Ha!” Xu laughed out loud, which left everyone in the conference room puzzled.

She could still laugh?

“President Xu, you say I’m causing trouble? I think the two of you are the real joke,” Xu scoffed, then fixed a sharp gaze on Ya Ru, full of confidence. “Since you took over this project, you must know it well. So tell me, what is the core of this project?”

The sudden question completely threw Ya Ru off. She hadn’t even read the project proposal—how could she possibly know the core?

But with all eyes on her, Ya Ru had no choice but to force herself to answer, “It is… it is…”

She stammered, unable to say anything coherent.

Seeing this, Xu pressed on, “If you can’t state the core, then surely you know the target audience of the project?”

“Uh…” Ya Ru stuttered again, but this question was easier. “Of course, the target is… young people!”

That answer had to be right!

Yet, the representatives from Sunrise Group sitting nearby darkened their faces at her words.

Even Jian Jun, sitting beside Ya Ru, frowned deeply.

It was clear Ya Ru was not only unfamiliar with the project—she was completely clueless.

She didn’t care at all!

All the details about the project were in the documents just provided.

The main target group was elite retirees; the core goal was to create a premium retirement community.

A project leader who doesn’t know such basic facts—how could Sunrise Group trust the cooperation?

“It seems Miss Xu is not familiar with this project,” the Sunrise Group head finally couldn’t hold back. “I don’t think your Xu Corporation is taking this partnership seriously. We’ll hold off on signing the contract.”

He could tell Xu was deliberately provoking, but he didn’t want to be used as a pawn, so he directly announced the termination of the deal.

Upon hearing this, Jian Jun and Ya Ru’s expressions changed drastically. As the Sunrise representatives stood to leave, the two hurried to stop them.

“No, wait! Our Xu Corporation is sincere!” Jian Jun rushed forward. “Ya Ru! Didn’t I tell you to study the project carefully? What have you been doing?”

He turned to Ya Ru and shouted angrily.

Ya Ru looked aggrieved but knew she had to appease them; she quickly bowed and apologized, “Sorry, sorry! It’s all my fault! I was too tired from working late last night and my mind was foggy!”

“Please look at this contract…” Jian Jun turned with a pleading tone.

But the Sunrise Group head waved his hand and left the room.

Jian Jun and Ya Ru’s faces fell sharply.

Meanwhile, Xu smiled brightly, feeling immensely pleased inside.

Even if she didn’t want the project, she wouldn’t let Ya Ru have it!

“Xu! You did this on purpose!” Ya Ru glared at Xu in fury.

Xu remained indifferent, as if saying, “So what?”

No matter what, even if this project fell through, she wouldn’t give Ya Ru any advantage.

Just then, the Sunrise Group head’s phone rang.

Seeing the caller, he answered immediately. After hearing the conversation, his expression turned surprised.

“…Alright, I understand,” he said, then hung up.

He composed himself, put on a smile, and re-entered the conference room.

Seeing Sunrise Group return, Jian Jun and Ya Ru brightened, but before they could speak, the representative walked directly up to Xu.

“Ms. Xu, I believe our cooperation can continue.”

Xu’s face flashed with surprise. She had thought the project was completely dead.

“Rest assured, this project will be a partnership with you only—no one else!” The representative gave a pointed glance at Ya Ru and Jian Jun.

Ya Ru grew anxious and jealous, shooting a sharp look at Xu. “Sister, you sure know some cunning tricks!”

Xu returned her gaze without expression.

“Isn’t that right?” Ya Ru sneered. “Who knows what dirty tactics you used behind the scenes for this project!”

The Sunrise head frowned slightly at the accusation.

“Ha.” Watching Ya Ru snapping like a mad dog, Xu laughed even more brightly.

She didn’t bother wasting words on such a fool and instead looked at Jian Jun. “President Jian, you heard that. If you want to secure this project, I must be the project leader. Of course, if the Xu Corporation doesn’t value this project, I don’t have to take it.”

After speaking, Xu crossed her arms and smirked at Ya Ru. “After all... it seems little sister Ya Ru is very eager to see this cooperation fail.”

“You…” Ya Ru was speechless.

“That’s enough!” Jian Jun frowned and interrupted her, glaring fiercely. “Quiet down!”

For Jian Jun, profit always outweighed his daughters.

Cooperating with Sunrise Group was crucial. Winning this project would advance the entire Xu Corporation.

It would elevate their influence throughout the city.

Though Jian Jun despised Xu, she was the only one capable of securing the project—so he endured.

“Xu, do your best on this project. I still have faith in your ability,” Jian Jun said gently, as if he hadn’t just scolded her.

“Dad…” Ya Ru looked at Jian Jun anxiously. “This is my project…”

“Shut up!” Jian Jun glared fiercely at Ya Ru, then grabbed her wrist and dragged her out.