Chapter 307 - The Su Family of Wu Zhou City (1/2)

Chapter 307: The Su Family of Wu Zhou City

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Su Susu, Fang Qiong’s mother, and Fang Mingde’s wife.

In Chen Fan’s past life’s memory, she was the producer and deputy director of a Tv station responsible for overseeing the production of all kinds of shows and dramas. Under her leaders.h.i.+p, the Tv station had grown its influence significantly, and a few shows that aired on the station were extremely successful. Therefore, even the director of the station respected her greatly.

Su Susu didn’t wear her usual charm of a tender woman of Jiang Nan Province, instead, she had worn her hair up with a pair of black-rimmed gla.s.ses. She was in a business suit and looked stoic and stern.

The first thing that came out of her mouth was

“Are you seeing my daughter?”

“Yes.” Chen Fan nodded readily.

In Chen Fan’s past life, he would definitely need a moment to muster enough courage to admit under Su Susu’s questioning glare. However, Chen Fan was a different man now and had gone through enough by now to face the challenge.

“I disagree.” Su Susu said, clear and simple.

She waited a moment for Chen Fan’s reaction but was disappointed by the lack of it. She furrowed her brows and asked: “Why don’t you ask me why?”

“I don’t need to. I already knew you would oppose it.” Chen Fan shrugged and said nonchalantly.

He had heard all of the reasons that he was not a good match for her daughter.

Let it be family background, personality, talent and looks, Chen Fan was no match against Shen Junwen in his past life. However this time, Shen Junwen was already dead and the Chen family of Jin City was thriving better than ever. Jin Xiu Group had grown rapidly after the huge injection of investments from Chen Fan. Chen Fan was interested to know what excuses Su Susu would find this time.

Su Susu gave Chen Fan a surprised look.

She remembered Chen Fan as a shy and reticent boy, but she found it hard to reconcile her recollection of the boy with the confident, strident, and proud young man. This time, she had also picked up the unmistakable disdain and contempt that she had previously missed.

She paused a moment and then plastered on a softer look.

“Xiao Fan, I have known you ever since you were a child, so I know you have a good upbringing and good parents, especially your mom. More than a few of my friends at Zhong Hai have told me about Jin Xiu Group’s inspiring business ventures. She had predicted the rise of the housing price even when everyone was selling off their properties, fearing a real estate bust. Now the market had turned around and Jin Xiu Group is going to cash in and become a heavyweight in the industry. When that happens, your mother’s achievement would have far surpa.s.sed that of Uncle Fang.”

Su Susu went on. It was evident that she had spent a fair amount of time investigating Chen Fan’s family.

The year was 2009 and the property market had just started to heat up. From there, the value of real estate would surge every year and remain high for decades to come. Zhong Hai was a top tier city and was the first to react to the rising market and was also the most profitable. w.a.n.g Xiaoyun made the first step in the right direction before anyone else did and was bound to have a spot in the future of the real estate industry.

“But…” Su Susu was finally ready to attack. “Chen Fan, do you know the story between Uncle Fang and me?”

“Only a little. I know you are from Wu Zhou City and Uncle Fang was from Chu Zhou City. You two met at university.” Chen Fan replied.

In his past life, Chen Fan knew very little about Fang Qiong ‘s family since Xiao Qiong had never liked to talk about it.

“I am from the Su Family of Wu Zhou City.” Su Susu said calmly.

“Su Family?” Chen Fan furrowed his brows as he recalled something. “You mean the Su Family of Jiang Nan Province?”

The richest man in Jiang Nan Province was Zhang Donghai. Ever since he created the Donghai Group, he had remained on the top ten list of Chinese rich list. Donghai Electronics was sold not only in Jiang Nan Province but also all over China.

However, that was what appeared on the surface. Many old men in Jiang Nan Province would remember an ancient family in the province that was as powerful and wealthy as Zhang Donghai.

It was the Su Family of Wu Zhou City.

The Su Family can trace their lineage to the Qin dynasty. Then, they ran a textile shop that produced silk and cloth exclusively for the emperor himself. They had a monopoly over the supply of fabrics in the forbidden city for many generations. Even during the chaotic civil war, the Su Family was able to remain wealthy and powerful.

The famous Chinese nationalist entrepreneur, Zhang Qian had even visited the Su Family to borrow a large sum of money to kick off his textile business. It spoke loudly of the Su Family’s influence and power.

After the PPC was established, some of the Su Family members were able to become high-level government officials. Even when the political moment was generally hostile towards rich people in the 60’s the Su Family of Wu Zhou City was still able to thrive, much less now. Their influence could be felt in every link of the textile production in the ’80s. Later, they left textile businesses and ventured into the finance and banking business. The board director at the Chamber of Commerce of Wu Zhou was the family lord of the Su Family. Even if Zhang Donghai had to bow to him respectfully and call him brother Su.

“So the Su family’s wealth goes back three hundred years. No wonder Sheng Junwen was so dead set on marrying Xiao Qiong.”

Chen Fan shook his head.

The Sheng family was able to rise to power in Chen Fan’s last life not purely because of luck, but also the backing of the Su Family. Adding on Shen Junwen and Sheng Ronghua’s unscrupulous methods, they had made themselves one of the richest families in China.

“My father’s family was an offshoot of the Su Family. We are not liked by the old man.” Su Susu stirred the coffee with a small silver spoon and then said: “Proving myself before the other family clan had always been my dream, so I have worked hard ever since I was little.”