Divas Hit the Road 5: My eye-catching bag has my older sister going crazy for me.

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Chen Ran walked silently through the crowd. He returned to the villa, only to find Zhao Zhaoyi already standing at the door.

"Why are you here?" Chen Ran asked.

Zhao Zhaoyi: "Long time no see. Are you not planning to deal with the company's problems anymore? Want to be a hands-off boss?"

Chen Ran smiled and said, "With a capable assistant like you, what's wrong with me being a hands-off manager?"

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Zhao Zhaoyi rolled her eyes in annoyance. "You certainly know how to enjoy yourself."

Chen Ran laughed heartily, "You really understand me!"

Zhao Zhaoyi said irritably, "You still have the mind to joke around? Just who is this rich man?"

Chen Ran said seriously, "I don't know either. It seems to have some influence in the local wealthy circle, but I'm not sure what they do specifically."

Zhao Zhaoyi frowned and said, "Then what does he mean by your sister..."

Chen Ran waved his hand, "Don't worry about this. I believe Xiaoyu has her own judgment."

Zhao Zhaoyi frowned even more deeply, but said nothing, only looking at Chen Ran with some worry. Seeing his expression, Chen Ran understood why he had arrived so early.

Chapter 88: The House Is on Fire

“Actually, you don’t need to worry too much. That rich man doesn’t seem like a bad person, and I reckon even if he had designs on us, Xiaoyu wouldn’t agree,” Chen Ran said.

Zhao Zhaoyi nodded. "You're right. Xiaoyu isn't an ordinary, weak girl. She's very opinionated and strong."

Chen Ran smiled and said, "Of course."

Zhao Zhaoyi laughed along, but his smile carried a hint of bitterness. He thought about how outstanding Chen Ran was, having a girlfriend who loved and cared for him, and felt a pang of envy. But as a friend, he could only offer his blessings and hope he could do something for them.

Chen Ran saw through his thoughts and patted him on the shoulder, "You're still the same. Don't overthink it. Everything will be alright."

After a moment of silence, Chen Ran broke it first, "By the way, how are things going with the company?"

Zhao Zhaoyi snapped out of her daze. "Don't worry, everything is arranged. With me here, there won't be any problems."

Chen Ran smiled and said, "Then I'm relieved. Thank you for your hard work these past few days."

Zhao Zhaoyi shook her head. "It's not hard at all. As long as the company is doing well, it's all worth it."

The two chatted for a while, and then the party ended, and the guests left one after another.

“Let’s go back too. We have a lot of things to take care of tomorrow,” Zhao Zhaoyi said.

Chen Ran nodded, and the two returned to the villa together.

Meanwhile, Ma Yun from the Ugly Kingdom was completely different from Chen Ran from the Dragon Kingdom, and was busy discussing one investment after another.

The morning after the party, Chen Ran and Zhao Zhaoyi were discussing company matters in the study. Sunlight streamed in through the window, contrasting sharply with the serious atmosphere inside.

While reviewing the report, Zhao Zhaoyi said to Chen Ran, "We have basically finalized the contract with Mayun, but I think there is still room for negotiation on the price."

Chen Ran nodded. "I feel the same way. However, Ma Yun seems to value this cooperation very much, so we should seize this opportunity."

Zhao Zhaoyi put down the report and looked at Chen Ran. "I know what you're thinking, but we must consider the company's long-term interests. If the price is too high, it will put pressure on our subsequent operations."

Chen Ran pondered for a moment, "You're right. How about this, let's contact Mayun again and see if they can make a concession on the price... If not, we'll consider other options."

"Yes, young master." After hanging up the phone, Chen Ran said, "We'll go find Ma Yun again later and see what their attitude is."

"Okay." Zhao Zhaoyi nodded and continued reading the report in her hand.

A few minutes later, Chen Ran's phone rang again; it was the butler calling.

"It's terrible, young master!" came the butler's anxious voice from the other end of the phone. "The house is on fire!"

Chen Ran and Zhao Zhaoyi were startled. "Where did the fire start from?"

"I don't know, but the police and firefighters have arrived and we are trying to put out the fire," the housekeeper said.

Chen Ran quickly replied, "I'll be there in 2.5 minutes!"

Zhao Zhaoyi also stood up, "I'll go with you!"

Chen Ran nodded, and the two immediately left the study and headed straight for the house.

At this moment, thick smoke billowed from the house, emitting a pungent smell.

Firefighters are using water hoses to extinguish the fire, while police are maintaining order in the surrounding area.

"What exactly happened?" Chen Ran asked hurriedly.

Chapter 89: The Ugly Kingdom Declares War on the Dragon Kingdom

The butler knelt on the ground, crying, "It was caused by a short circuit. We were about to go eat. Luckily, we discovered it in time, otherwise..." As he spoke, the butler broke down in tears.

Chen Ran looked at the butler, a pang of heartache gripping his heart. This house was the only memento his father had left them, and now…

"Keep going, everyone! We must put out the fire!" Chen Ran encouraged everyone.

Thanks to everyone's efforts, the fire was finally extinguished.

But by this time, the house was completely unrecognizable and in a state of utter chaos.

Chen Ran watched all this with a heavy heart.

Zhao Zhaoyi also looked grave.

"Young master, what should we do in the future?" the butler asked.

"We will definitely regroup and make a comeback," Chen Ran said firmly, looking at the butler.

The butler nodded. "Yes, young master, we believe you."

Chen Ran glanced gratefully at the butler, then turned to look at the burned-down house, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Despite the fire, Chen Ran did not lose hope. He believed that they would be able to overcome the difficulties and rebuild their home.

Meanwhile, Ma Yun was immersed in the joy of successfully negotiating an investment.

The fire at the house did not affect the communication between Chen Ran and Ma Yun.

A few days later, Chen Ran and Ma Yun finally signed the investment contract.

Although no concessions were made on price, Chen Ran still felt Mayun's enthusiasm and sincerity.

“This collaboration is very important for both of us. I hope we can maintain a good working relationship and jointly seek opportunities for future development,” Chen Ran said to Ma Yun.

Mayon also expressed the same sentiment, saying, "I greatly admire your achievements. I believe that through our joint efforts, we will definitely be able to achieve a win-win situation."

The signing ceremony was successfully completed in a pleasant atmosphere between the two parties.

Chen Ran and Ma Yun both smiled with relief.

However, at that very moment, a telegram was delivered to Mayon.

The telegram contained a shocking message: the United States has declared war on the Dragon Kingdom!

After reading the telegram, Mayun's smile faded, replaced by a worried expression. "Young Master, the Ugly Kingdom has declared war on us." Mayun looked at Chen Ran with a grave expression. "What does this mean?" Chen Ran asked, puzzled. "It means that our good relations may be affected," Mayun said anxiously. "When I get back, I will definitely explain the situation to my father," Chen Ran said. "We believe that there should be no conflict between the Ugly Kingdom and us."

War. We will do our utmost to maintain peace and prevent the shadow of war from looming over this land.

Ma Yun was silent for a moment, then said, "Young Master Chen Ran, I admire your determination and courage. I believe that with your efforts, the relationship between the Dragon Kingdom and the Ugly Kingdom will be properly resolved."

Chen Ran nodded. "Thank you for your support, Mr. Mayun. I will bring this trust and expectation back to the Dragon Kingdom and work hard for peace."

Ma Yun shook hands with Chen Ran to say goodbye. "I look forward to your good news, Young Master Chen Ran. I believe that no matter what difficulties you encounter, you can overcome them."

After returning to the Dragon Kingdom, Chen Ran immediately reported to his father on the cooperation with Ma Yun and the news of the Ugly Kingdom's declaration of war.

"Declare war?" Mr. Chen frowned. "Will this affect our company?"

Chapter 90: Neutral Countries

Chen Ran shook his head. "There's no direct impact yet, but we may face some challenges and uncertainties in the future."

After a moment of silence, Mr. Chen said, “We must prepare for possible changes. You should continue to stay in touch with Mayun and keep abreast of changes in the international situation. At the same time, we need to strengthen the company’s internal management to ensure stable operation under any circumstances.”

Chen Ran nodded and replied, "Yes, Father. I will closely monitor the situation and take necessary measures."

After returning to China, Chen Ran immediately began handling company affairs while closely monitoring changes in the international situation.

As time went on, Chen Ran discovered that Ma Yun was no longer contacting them as actively as before, and the investment funds were still not in their accounts.

Chen Ran sensed something was wrong and immediately contacted Ma Yun, only to find that the other party's attitude had become cold.

"Mr. Mayun, when will the payment for our cooperation arrive?" Chen Ran asked tentatively.

"Young Master Chen Ran, I'm sorry to tell you that due to the Ugly Kingdom's declaration of war against the Dragon Kingdom, our investment plan has to be temporarily shelved..." Ma Yun's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

Chen Ran's heart sank. "What does this mean? Wasn't our contract already signed?"

“The contract has been signed, but the current situation is that we are unable to continue fulfilling it. After the U.S. declared war, relations between the two countries became tense, and the investment plan was greatly affected,” Mayun explained.

Although Chen Ran was disappointed, he could understand Ma Yun's predicament. "Mr. Ma Yun, I understand your situation. So, can we discuss a solution?"

“There is a solution, though. We could consider temporarily depositing the investment funds in a neutral country and cooperating again once relations between the two countries have stabilized,” Mayun suggested.