Ye Chen considered his upcoming schedule; there wasn’t anything particularly pressing to stay in the country for at year-end.
Since Xiao Churan brought it up, it showed she was interested too, otherwise she would have shut Ma Lan down herself.
So, he readily agreed, “Alright, let’s go!”
Xiao Churan smiled, “Since you’re on board, I’ll find some time in the next few days to research and see which island offers the best value.”
Ye Chen waved his hand, “Forget that, your husband’s made so much money, and you’re still looking for the best-value island? We’re not going for value, we’re going for the most expensive!”
Before Xiao Churan could respond, he said decisively, “I’ll handle this, you don’t need to worry!”
Xiao Churan knew he’d been earning a lot from feng shui consultations, with appearance fees starting at a million, and this collaboration with Tawana was even more lucrative, a family of four on a few days’ holiday would cost a few hundred thousand at most, since he was keen, she decided to let him take charge.
So, Xiao Churan smiled and said, “Then I won’t worry about anything, I’ll just wait for hubby to arrange it all!”
Ye Chen realised he’d narrowly passed the test, feeling much more at ease, and said with a smile, “Don’t worry! Your hubby will arrange everything perfectly!”
Ye Chen wasn’t familiar with the Maldives, so he planned to ask someone knowledgeable the next day, Song Wanting, who grew up as a wealthy heiress, would likely know a lot about the Maldives.
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The next day, Xiao Churan got up, hurriedly packed, ate breakfast, and headed to the company.
Ye Chen greeted Xiao Changkun and Ma Lan, chatted briefly, then took out his phone to ask Song Wanting about the Maldives.
When Song Wanting heard Ye Chen was going to the Maldives, she immediately sent a voice message, “Master Ye, if you’re going to the Maldives, I highly recommend White Horse Island, it’s truly the top luxury there, the food, activities, accommodation, and scenery are the best in the Maldives.”
Since Song Wanting recommended it, Ye Chen had no hesitation and decided on White Horse Island.
He replied with a thank you and prepared to open a hotel and flight booking app to finalise the itinerary.
Song Wanting asked, “Master Ye, I have a ready-made travel company, shall I arrange the itinerary for you? You can also use the Song family’s private jet anytime.”
Ye Chen laughed, “No need, no need, I’m planning a family New Year trip, it’s better I arrange it myself to avoid any slip-ups.”
Seeing his response, Song Wanting didn’t insist.
She knew Ye Chen hadn’t revealed his true identity to his wife, Xiao Churan, and if she arranged things, it might backfire despite her good intentions.
On the app, Ye Chen booked two water villas on White Horse Island and first-class round-trip tickets for four to Malé, the capital of the Maldives.
White Horse Island was indeed the Maldives’ top luxury, especially during the New Year when prices skyrocketed, a water villa cost nearly 100,000 per night.
But for Ye Chen, this was pocket change, so he booked the best room type without hesitation, along with a private plane from Malé to the island.
With a trusted acquaintance’s recommendation, Ye Chen booked quickly, without any extra steps, not even bothering to read about White Horse Island.
This White Horse Island belonged to the world’s largest luxury goods group.
And the group’s boss was Bernard Elno, who was thoroughly outmanoeuvred by Ye Chen at the Rejuvenation Pill auction, left fuming.
