The Jiuding Chamber of Commerce stipulates that anyone who wants to compete for the presidency must be a senior leader of the chamber.

Ordinary members of the chamber of commerce are not eligible to run for office.

As one of the six major chambers of commerce in the capital, the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce has a considerable number of ordinary members. If all ordinary members could run for election, it would take forever to elect a winner.

"High-level positions, roughly what level is required to participate in the competition?"

Ye Chen asked.

There are too many positions in a chamber of commerce, including quite a few senior executives.

It's just one high-level position; that's too broad.

"It's roughly equivalent to vice president, secretary-general, or something like that. At the very least, it's deputy secretary-general."

"That's what Mr. Luo said."

After thinking for a moment, Mr. Luo continued:

"Since our goal this time is to help Mr. Ye qualify to compete for the presidency, we won't think about difficult high positions like vice president. We just need to help Mr. Ye become the deputy secretary-general in the shortest possible time."

"Becoming a senior member of the chamber of commerce is different from simply joining the chamber..."

Elder Luo continued to explain the rules of the Nine Cauldrons Chamber of Commerce to Ye Chen.

To become a member of the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce, all you need to do is give Elder Luo a nod; it's that simple.

However, if one wants to become a senior member of the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce, one needs the consent of four or more senior members from different departments.

In the past, Luo Lao only needed to say one word, and high-level officials would rush to help him.

Unfortunately, with Elder Luo about to retire, the atmosphere has cooled, and many of the Chamber of Commerce's senior members have gone to curry favor with the three strong contenders for the new chairmanship.

"I can convince one and a half senior executives..."

After thinking for a moment, Mr. Luo gave his answer.

To become a deputy secretary-general, one needs the approval of at least four high-level officials; excluding him, only three people are needed.

Luo Lao has a close confidant among the higher-ups who will definitely listen to him, and another high-ranking official, Zhao Pingyi, with whom Luo Lao has a good relationship. Luo Lao is only half confident that he can persuade him.

That's why Mr. Luo said he could persuade one and a half senior executives.

The rest may require Ye Chen to handle personally.

"Mr. Luo, could you have someone compile a list of information on the senior executives of the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce? I'd like to take a look..."

Ye Chen spoke.

There are quite a few senior members in the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce. It shouldn't be a big problem if I only need to persuade one or two of them to agree to become the deputy secretary-general.

However, Ye Chen still needs to review the other party's information and select suitable senior executives.

"It's nothing."

Mr. Luo nodded.

This kind of thing is still quite easy for Mr. Luo.

After saying that, Luo Lao sent a message to his subordinates.

Just a minute or two later, Mr. Luo received a large amount of information about the senior members of the Jiuding Chamber of Commerce on his phone.

"Give."

Old Luo handed the phone to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen began to study it on his own.

First, eliminate high-level executives who are too close to the three competitors. Then eliminate those who are cunning and calculating, and who like to make exorbitant demands...

"Huh?"

Soon, Ye Chen found a suitable candidate.

Ye Chen, Elder Luo, and Chen Yaojun made a plan and then acted immediately, as delays could lead to unforeseen circumstances.

Old Luo directly invited Zhao Pingyi, the high-level executive he was only half confident about, and Wei Wenzhao, the high-level executive selected by Ye Chen, to Ye Chen's top-notch courtyard house.

Ye Chen already had a plan in mind on how to get them to agree to let him become the deputy secretary-general.

An hour later, Zhao Pingyi and Wei Wenzhao arrived at the same time.

The two were somewhat shocked when they looked at the incredibly grand courtyard house in front of them.

The president truly lives up to his reputation; even after retiring, he can still afford such a top-tier courtyard house.

Subconsciously, they considered this courtyard house to belong to Old Master Luo.

After all, there are probably not many people in the entire capital who have the ability to acquire a courtyard house of this caliber.

After a moment of reflection, the two entered the courtyard together and, led by a servant, arrived at the reception room.

Upon their arrival, they automatically ignored Ye Chen, assuming he was some kind of junior of Elder Luo.

After all, Ye Chen is a bit too young.

"President."

"Old Luo."

The two only greeted Old Luo.

"Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Ye Chen, the owner of this courtyard house."

Right from the start, Elder Luo took the initiative to introduce Ye Chen.

This can be seen as a subtle way of intimidating the two of them, because it's clear that with their own resources and wealth, it would be impossible for them to acquire a courtyard house of this caliber.

Sure enough, after Elder Luo finished speaking, the two men looked at Ye Chen with utmost respect.

"Hello Mr. Ye............"

"Mr. Ye is a young man of great talent, I admire him greatly."

The two began to actively curry favor with Ye Chen.

“Mr. Ye has already joined our Jiuding Chamber of Commerce. However, given Mr. Ye’s abilities, it would be beneath him to remain an ordinary member. Therefore, I would like to promote Mr. Ye to the position of Deputy Secretary-General.”

Old Luo glanced at the two of them meaningfully.

What do you think?

"I agree."

Zhao Pingyi hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

He was giving face to Elder Luo and Ye Chen.

Wei Wenzhao stood there, seemingly deep in thought, and did not answer. Judging from his expression, he seemed somewhat reluctant to agree.

He had a rough idea of ​​what Elder Luo was thinking, but he didn't want to get involved in these struggles. Of course, what Wei Wenzhao was even less willing to do was offend the three people who were very likely to become the next president.

Mr. Luo and Wei Wenzhao were not very familiar with each other, and he didn't know how to persuade him.

Seeing that he seemed to want to refuse, Old Luo became a little anxious.

"Mr. Luo, Mr. Ye, about this matter, I think..."

Wei Wenzhao spoke, intending to refuse.

At this crucial moment, a faint voice came:

"I heard that Mr. Wei's business has run into some trouble."

"ah?"

"That's true to some extent."

Wei Wenzhao gave an awkward smile. That was far more than just a little trouble; it was a huge problem.

If the stalemate continues, he will lose at least eleven figures, and the initial number will likely be very large.

Why did Mr. Ye suddenly bring this up?

Wei Wenzhao was a little puzzled.