Chapter 115 Veiled Influence
"Tianhua Group—have you heard of it?" Xie Tingwan asked with a faint smile, her eyes meeting Zhou Yi's steadily.
Gong Zi chimed in with surprise, "Tianhua? As in Tianhua Real Estate?"
"Yes, real estate is one of their biggest areas," Xie Tingwan confirmed casually.
As they continued walking, the group eventually arrived at the university cafeteria. Xie Tingwan chose not to elaborate further and skillfully steered the conversation toward lighter topics. The bustling crowd made it impractical to discuss sensitive matters with Zhou Yi.
During the meal, Xie Tingwan effortlessly guided the discussion. Whatever she brought up sparked lively chatter among the group. Meanwhile, Zhou Yi's phone buzzed incessantly, though he refrained from checking it too often out of politeness.
Throughout dinner, Xie Tingwan exchanged few words with Zhou Yi, as if her earlier mention of her family had been nothing more than an offhand remark. Her calm demeanor suggested she wasn't fazed by the situation.
Afterward, everyone went their separate ways. Zhou Yi and the other competition participants were scheduled to return to S Province the following day.
On the way back to the hotel, fatigue settled over the group, leaving little room for conversation. Zhou Yi, however, pulled out his phone and searched for "Tianhua Group." Instantly, a flood of information appeared.
Tianhua Group was a colossal conglomerate with interests spanning real estate, dining, entertainment, and more, boasting a market value exceeding tens of billions. Xie Tingwan, without a doubt, came from an affluent background.
According to the available data, the president of Tianhua Group was Xie Chengren, nearly sixty years old, with three sons and two daughters. Xie Tingwan ranked third, with two older brothers preceding her.
Public records only scratched the surface. Entertainment gossip hinted that Xie Chengren might have illegitimate children—a common occurrence in wealthy families.