The ground floor of Tengkong Group.
Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan sat in the reception area, feeling somewhat constrained.
The front desk receptionist poured two cups of hot water, offered them with a smile, and said, "Please have some water."
Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan quickly accepted and replied, "Thank you."
The receptionist smiled politely, then turned and left.
Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan exchanged glances, seeing the undisguised excitement and eagerness in each other's eyes.
They had thought the Xia family was finished without Du Jiasheng's help.
Who knew that reviewing the hotel surveillance footage would bring them an even bigger surprise.
They had indeed sent the person to the wrong room, intending to send them to 206 but mistakenly sending them to 209 because the doorplate of 209 was broken.
Xia Linfeng was furious at the time, cursing the occupant of 209 for being shameless and taking advantage of the situation.
He had planned to find him and sue him, sending him to prison for life, or demanding sufficient compensation for their losses, vowing not to let it go.
However, upon seeing who was staying in room 209, their attitude underwent a complete 180-degree turn.
Xia Wantang might not recognize Ling Yuchen, but Xia Linfeng, who was active in the business world, certainly did.
It was Ling Yuchen, from the top affluent family in Kyoto.
His group's businesses spanned various industries, with a supply chain covering the entire country.
What did that mean? He was like an emperor of the business world, an existence beyond their reach.
If he had known beforehand that Ling Yuchen was staying in room 209 last night, he would have sent his own biological daughter in.
If Xia Wanfu could have a relationship with Ling Yuchen, why would the Xia family worry about bankruptcy? They would directly rank among the prominent families in Kyoto.
At that point, who would Du Jiasheng be? He wouldn't even be worthy of carrying the Xia family's shoes.
Even if Xia Wanfu couldn't marry Ling Yuchen, as long as she could stay by Ling Yuchen's side for a while,
The Xia family, just by benefiting from a tiny fraction of what the Ling family possessed, could reach an unimaginable height.
It was a pity that last night it wasn't his biological daughter, but that ungrateful Xia Wantang.
No wonder she dared to fall out with the Xia family; it turned out she had managed to connect with the Ling family.
Thus, as soon as they left the hotel, he and Han Wenjuan rushed to Tengkong Group.
Tengkong Group was located in the most prosperous central area of Kyoto, the most dazzling existence in this opulent city.
Compared to it, the Xia family's small company was like a speck of dust on the ground, while Tengkong Group was the moon in the sky.
They both fantasized about climbing onto the towering tree of Tengkong Group by leveraging their relationship with Xia Wantang.
After all, Xia Wantang was their adopted daughter, and since Ling Yuchen had slept with her, he should at least give them some benefits.
Both their faces were filled with undisguised anticipation and fantasy.
The front desk phone rang, and the receptionist, dressed in a black suit and skirt, immediately answered.
Her face was full of smiles and respect, nodding continuously, her voice exceptionally sweet.
After hanging up the phone, she looked at Mr. and Mrs. Xia, her demeanor shifting from polite pleasantries to considerable deference.
"Mr. Xia, Mrs. Xia, our CEO is willing to see you. Please take the elevator over there and go directly to the 108th floor."
Xia Linfeng immediately beamed, his eyes filled with surprise and excitement.
He clasped his hands together, his palms sweating.
Han Wenjuan was the same. She linked her arm through Xia Linfeng's, and they walked towards the elevator together.
Once inside the elevator, they could no longer contain their laughter.
Han Wenjuan excitedly exclaimed, "CEO Ling is willing to see us, does that mean he considers us family? After all, Wantang is our daughter, no matter what."
Xia Linfeng nodded in agreement, his anticipation growing even more intense.
Who was Ling Yuchen? A business emperor constantly occupied with daily affairs. Was he someone you could just ask to meet?
Now he was willing to see them, what did that signify?
It meant that Xia Wantang was quite capable, having made this distinguished CEO remember the Xia family.
Xia Linfeng's smile became even more radiant, as if he could already envision the future glory and wealth.
"It wasn't a waste raising this daughter; she's somewhat useful after all."
However, he seemed to have forgotten that the Xia family's current affluent life was also brought about by Xia Wantang, but he had selectively forgotten that fact.
Han Wenjuan remained silent, her gaze fixed on the rising floor numbers of the elevator, while her tension grew.
The elevator stopped, and they stepped out.
The top floor was not as ostentatious as the first floor, but it exuded a luxurious aura in its understated design.
It was quiet here. To the left, a work area was visible, occupied by several people, likely the CEO's secretaries and assistants.
The room behind them was probably the CEO's office!
At this moment, Han Xiao was standing there waiting for them. Seeing them arrive, he directly said, "The CEO is waiting for you inside."
Mr. and Mrs. Xia's palms were sweating from nervousness, and they dared not look around carelessly, walking quickly.
They were even extremely respectful towards Han Xiao.
Besides the CEO's office, the top floor also featured a lounge, a gym, a private cinema, a reception room, and conference rooms.
Ling Yuchen stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, taking in the vast expanse of Kyoto.
He held a cigarette in his hand, and a scent of tobacco diffused through the swirling smoke.
Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan walked in, their eyes nervously surveying the large office.
Upon seeing Ling Yuchen, they immediately stopped their casual glances.
Xia Linfeng respectfully nodded and said, "Hello, CEO Ling. I am Xia Wantang's father."
Ling Yuchen slowly turned around, his emotionless, icy eyes fixing directly on the couple.
Xia Linfeng felt as if he were being stared at by an intensely oppressive gaze, giving him a prickling sensation on his back.
This overwhelming pressure made Han Wenjuan's heart pound; she stood rooted to the spot, not daring to even lift her head.
Ling Yuchen sat down on a nearby sofa, his long legs crossed, exuding an elegant and composed demeanor.
He took a puff of the cigarette held in his hand, exhaled the smoke, and casually discarded it into the ashtray on the table.
Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan stood there stiffly, too intimidated to speak.
The carefully rehearsed words they had prepared on the way could not be uttered now.
Ling Yuchen leaned back, slightly raising his eyes to condescend to them, and asked indifferently, "Do you need something?"
Ling Yuchen felt utter contempt for the couple before him.
Using such sordid means against a girl was indeed disgusting.
With Ling Yuchen's direct question, Xia Linfeng didn't know how to respond.
Their original plan was to sit down, have a casual chat with Ling Yuchen after entering, and then subtly bring up the matter of the hotel last night.
But now, with Ling Yuchen getting straight to the point, they were at a loss for words.
Moreover, since they hadn't been invited to sit, they could only stand, feeling utterly humiliated, as if they had been severely put in their place.
Yet, they dared not say anything, compelled to stand there humbly and subserviently.