You were made to take the blame and go to jail, but you weren't made a master of both medicine

Chu Zhenlong opened the folder with a puzzled look on his face.

This is a contract.

He was utterly shocked when he saw the title of the contract.

"This is the Qiongzhou Strait Cross-Sea Tunnel Project..."

Sun Qing said with a smug look on her face, "That's right, I've already secured this project with a total investment of 680 billion."

Upon hearing this, all the members of the Chu family sat up straight.

This project hadn't even gone through the bidding process yet, so how did Sun Qing manage to win it?

If she really manages to win this project.

Sun Qing was undoubtedly the greatest contributor to the Chu family.

This woman is amazing.

As Chu Zhenlong looked at the contract, he asked, "The bidding for this project isn't until the 18th of next month. How did you manage to win it already?"

"I used the Sun family's connections and pulled some strings. This contract has the seal of the National Development and Reform Commission's Southern Province Command and the seal of the general contractor, China Railway Bureau. I used my connections to get China Railway Bureau to subcontract this project to Chu's Heavy Industry," Sun Qing said frankly.

After reading it, Chu Zhenlong's hands trembled with excitement.

This project was something he had been dreaming of.

Even if the Chu family hadn't encountered some problems before, they might not have won this project.

Now, Sun Qing has actually won this project.

That's wonderful.

Chu Jindong looked at Sun Qing: "When did this happen? Why didn't you tell me?"

"I don't need to explain things to you, and you can't help me anyway."

Chu Jindong was rendered speechless.

The Chu Jinming family looked very grim.

They had originally wanted to see Sun Qing and her daughter fight with Chu Qingcheng.

Unexpectedly, Sun Qing had been quietly preparing a major move.

This woman is truly remarkable.

There's a reason why the old man has always indulged her.

At the same time, Chu Qingcheng's heart sank to the bottom.

What she did was like comparing a soybean to a watermelon compared to what Sun Qing did.

I thought I had won.

I never imagined it was just wishful thinking on my part.

In the end, she still lost to capital.

Chu Qingcheng took a deep breath, trying her best to control her emotions.

Qin Ran also remained expressionless.

He tapped his fingers on the table.

But something was on his mind.

Sun Qing is amazing.

For projects like this, it's absolutely impossible for the average person to get in through connections.

How did she manage to do that?

Qin Ran knew perfectly well what would happen next.

Chu Zhenlong laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Sun Qing, you did a great job. It's worth all the favor I've shown you over the years. With this project, our Chu family can return to its peak."

"I only intervened slightly, nothing special. I want to let some people know that just because they have a peasant helping them, they can ride roughshod over my mother and me."

"I'm making this clear today: as long as I, Sun Qing, am in the Chu family, certain people will never be able to rise to power." After saying this, Sun Qing looked at Chu Qingcheng with disdain.

These words struck Chu Qingcheng like a missile.

She was blown to pieces.

Tears streamed down her cheeks, soaking her exquisite makeup.

Qin Ran chimed in, "Sun Qing, I admit you're very capable, but winning this project seems to be a completely different matter from our previous bet. Why are you confusing the two? Is that meaningful?"

"I didn't lump them together. I just said that the old man can give Chu Qingcheng the reward she deserves," Sun Qing said sinisterly.

Qin Ran asked again, "But you just said that you would never let Chu Qingcheng take the position."

Sun Qing ignored him and looked at Chu Zhenlong: "Dad, I helped Chu's Group secure such an important project, shouldn't you give us a reward?"

"Of course, of course. What kind of reward would you like?"

"I don't want any reward, I only have two requests: first, take back the 5% shares that were given to Chu Qingcheng, and second, don't even think about replacing my daughter in her position."

"Secondly, as long as Wan'er and I are in the Chu family, you can never give Chu Qingcheng the opportunity to rise to power."

After Sun Qing finished speaking, she looked at Qin Ran and Chu Qingcheng with a mocking gaze.

Qin Ran and Sun Qing looked at each other.

This woman is too cunning; she's shrewd and resourceful.

Now he finally understood why the Chu family wanted Chu Jindong to choose her as his wife.

This is a common tactic used by wealthy families.

Only through strong alliances can a family prosper forever.

Chu Qingcheng's mother had long understood this principle.

So she didn't bother Chu Jindong.

She simply gave birth to Chu Qingcheng quietly and raised her herself.

She only told Chu Qingcheng about her true identity when she died of illness.

Now let's look at Chu Zhenlong.

He was the head of the family.

He knew in his heart what decision to make.

Chu Qingcheng is just an illegitimate daughter; it will be too difficult for him to make a name for himself in the Chu family.

The struggle for the position of crown prince has always been like this since ancient times.

Moreover, Chu Qingcheng was a concubine's daughter.

"Okay! Dad promises you. Everyone knows I've always admired the strong, so you all should have no objections, right?"

Chu Jinming's family shook their heads like rattles.

Sun Qing is now a favorite of the Chu family.

They dared not offend them.

In this situation, Chu Jindong couldn't really say anything.

"Since that's the case, then it's settled." Chu Zhenlong then looked at Chu Qingcheng: "Qingcheng, don't blame your grandfather for being heartless, but as a reward for you, you can continue to run the Bashar brand."

Chu Qingcheng nodded with tears in her eyes.

Chu Zhenlong didn't say anything more. He took the contract and left the conference room with a smug look on his face.

The others also got up and left one after another.

Chu Wan'er said with a mocking smile, "Qin Ran, you didn't expect this, did you? We've given you a surprise attack."

"Don't be too happy yet. I'll investigate this matter later, and we'll talk about it after I've found out the truth."

"Then go ahead and investigate. I want to see what you can find out."

"Daughter, don't waste your breath on them," Sun Qing said smugly. "Let this convict and his illegitimate daughter huddle together for warmth here, hahaha!"

After saying that, the mother and daughter left.

At this moment, only Qin Ran and Chu Qingcheng remained in the huge conference room.

Chu Qingcheng could no longer hold back and burst into tears, burying her face in her arms on the table.

Qin Ran felt very sad when he saw her like this.

He patted Chu Qingcheng on the back.

"Okay, stop crying. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

"There's no chance anymore, I'll never have another chance." Chu Qingcheng cried even harder.

Qin Ran sighed softly.

Indeed, once this opportunity is missed, it will be extremely difficult to seize another one.

"On another note, I find it hard to believe that Sun Qing could have secured that contract. These kinds of infrastructure projects are usually selected by relevant departments through bidding. I've rarely heard of anyone succeeding by using connections," Qin Ran said, clicking his tongue.

Chu Qingcheng looked up at Qin Ran: "You don't understand. Sun Qing's family is very powerful and has a wide network of connections. As long as you're willing to spend money, you can definitely get things done through back channels."

Qin Ran said, "How about this, I'll go to the Black Emperor Consortium first and have Gu Xinrou investigate what's going on."

"Don't bother checking, the contract's already signed, it's pointless."

Qin Ran comforted him, "You can't say that. It's better to investigate. Cheer up. I'm leaving now. Call me if anything happens."

Chu Qingcheng nodded.

Qin Ran got up and left the conference room.

He got into his car when he arrived at the underground parking garage.

Qin Ran took out his phone and checked the Qiongzhou Strait Cross-Sea Tunnel Project.

The official website provides a detailed introduction to this project.

The document also states that the bidding process for this project will begin on the 18th of next month.

If Sun Qing has already secured this project.

Why then do the authorities still emphasize holding a bidding meeting?

Was it just a charade?

Without time to think, Qin Ran drove to the Black Emperor Consortium.

Upon arriving at the Black Emperor Consortium, Qin Ran went to Gu Xinrou's office.

"Chu Qingcheng must be very happy. She won the bet, got 5% of Chu's shares, and took over Chu Wan'er's position. Now she has a firm foothold in the Chu family," Gu Xinrou said with a smile.

"Happy my ass, you're crying like a ghost." Qin Ran pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Gu Xinrou.

"You cried? Were you excited?"

Qin Ran sneered, "Sun Qing somehow got hold of a 680 billion contract, which completely overshadowed Chu Qingcheng's protagonist aura. Not only did Chu Qingcheng not get what she deserved, but she was also completely controlled by Sun Qing."

"A contract worth 680 billion? What kind of project is this?" Gu Xinrou asked, her face full of surprise.

Qin Ran told Gu Xinrou the truth about what had just happened.

Gu Xinrou was completely unsettled after hearing this.

Is Sun Qing really that amazing?

But she soon realized something was wrong...