Fang Yangyao's face was livid as he angrily pushed open the door and walked out, immediately surrounded by the other shareholders who kept questioning him about the situation.
Upon learning that he had compromised and signed the contract, the entire group was in an uproar, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Director Fang, did you sign?"
"No way! Are you crazy? What the hell are you doing? Did they catch something on you and threaten you?"
"Old Fang, you're really dishonorable! We trusted you so much! And now you stab us in the back?"
"Boss Fang, you were our hope! How could you bow down to those juniors?"
"Fang Yangyao, you bald bastard! I was wrong about you! Don't ever say you know me when you go out!"
…..
No one could understand why Fang Yangyao, who had always valued money above all else, would sell his highly valuable shares at such a low price.
Although they didn't know what means Lin Xuan and his wife had used...
But since their biggest shareholder had already compromised, it would be a lie to say the rest of them weren't nervous.
Who knew what other sinister tricks that deceitful couple had in store for them?!
"I didn't want to sell either! But I had no choice..."
"But you all are different, you must resist to the end!"
…..
Since it involved personal family matters, Fang Yangyao couldn't explain to the shareholders and could only wave his hand with an ugly expression, giving a few vague responses.
But he didn't want Lin Xuan to have it easy either, so he did everything he could to create trouble for him and encouraged the others not to compromise.
Especially Xie Kefeng, who held the second-largest share after him...
This guy was usually quite upright, so he probably didn't have any weaknesses that those two little bastards could exploit.
Thinking of this, Fang Yangyao spared no effort in persuading him:
"Old Xie, you hold the most after me. No matter what tricks they use, you mustn't compromise! You're our only hope now. Your shares will only double in value. Sell, and you'll regret it forever!"
After saying his piece, Fang hurried away without looking back. He needed to rush home, gather his wealth, and take his family abroad overnight.
With that sword of Damocles hanging over his head, he couldn't rest easy. Who knew whether that brat would actually keep his word? If Lin Xuan chose "justice" and reported him after all, he really might spend the rest of his life in prison.
Fortunately, thanks to his in-laws' connections, he had funneled plenty of "piglets" (trafficked victims) to Myanmar over the years, building strong ties with people in power there. Surely, once he immigrated, life wouldn't be worse than in China.
"Ding dong!!!"
Just as Fang Yangyao stepped out of the elevator, dreaming of a bright future, several police officers pinned him to the ground.
"You have been reported for multiple crimes, including human trafficking, fraud, embezzlement, and bribery. You are now under arrest according to the law."
"Please do not resist unnecessarily!"
"You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can and will be used as evidence in court."
…..
Hearing these words, Fang Yangyao, who initially wanted to resist, suddenly felt his heart turn cold.
While he was still in shock, the "silver bracelet package" (handcuffs) had already been put on him.
At that moment, he finally came to his senses and realized that Lin Xuan had probably acted dishonorably and called the police.
"That bastard! He went back on his word, he clearly promised not to call the police!"
"I thought that even if he did report me, he would at least wait two or three days. I didn't expect that he would turn me in as soon as I stepped out! What a beast!"
"I knew it! That little bastard is nothing but a despicable schemer!"
"Can't there be a little trust between people???"
Fang Yangyao's face twisted with rage, unable to suppress the fury in his heart, and he started cursing Lin Xuan furiously.
Slap!!!
The officer escorting him couldn't listen anymore and gave him a heavy slap on the back of his head.
"Shut up! Do you even have the face to talk about trust?"
"Countless people trusted you, and because of that, they were scammed into northern Myanmar, lost their kidneys, and had their families torn apart."
"For example, my distant cousin was one of your victims..."
As he said this, the furious officer, his eyes blazing, couldn't help but slap the bald man again.
After the warning, Fang Yangyao didn't dare to act out anymore and could only be meekly taken away under the hateful gazes of the surrounding employees.
"At least my wife and kids are fine... That's the only silver lining in this disaster..."
At this point, Fang Yangyao could only comfort himself with these thoughts.
But who could have expected…
As soon as he was escorted out of the company gate, he saw several police cars parked outside—with his wife, children, father-in-law, and mother-in-law sitting inside.
They were all pale-faced, looking at him through the car windows, also wearing their own brand-new "silver bracelets" (handcuffs).
At this moment, his entire family was truly reunited… in complete harmony.
"You little bastard, how ruthless you are!!!" Fang Yangyao roared toward the sky.
Then, as all hope drained from him, his vision went dark, and he fainted from sheer anger...
…..
Meanwhile, the unaware shareholders gathered anxiously around a short, chubby man, placing all their hopes on him.
"Director Xie! That bastard Fang ran away at the last moment, so now we can only rely on you."
"That's right! Boss Xie, you can't fall! Otherwise, the rest of us will truly be lambs to the slaughter."
"You have the largest shareholding among us now. As long as you don't give in, we still have hope!"
"Your 8% shares will be worth at least several billion in the future, and that kid wants to take them for just one billion? He must think we're idiots. Old Xie, you can't let them get away with this!"
With Fang Yangyao's downfall, the shareholders felt insecure and could only surround the short, chubby middle-aged man, persuading him again and again.
The man's name was Xie Kefeng. He was 1.7 meters tall, dark-skinned, and overweight, with a string of Buddhist beads around his neck—his appearance was rather unflattering.
But none of the shareholders present dared to underestimate him.
This old man was one of the company's earliest veterans and the first to follow Su Shengtian...
There was even a widely spread story about how the two of them met!
It was said that 25 years ago, when Xie Kefeng was still young, he had a son with his wife, named Xie Qingshuai.
Unfortunately, when the child was just 100 days old, his wife took him to the market, and in a moment of carelessness, the child was abducted by human traffickers and was never heard from again.
At that time, Xie Kefeng was just a factory worker. He suppressed his grief and began a long journey to search for his lost child.
During this time, he met Su Shengtian by chance. After talking with him, he had an epiphany—realizing that without enough financial resources, it would be almost impossible for him to find his son on his own.
So, for the past 25 years, he followed Su Shengtian in building a business while continuing his search for his son…
"Everyone, rest assured!"
"I have great confidence in the future growth of Su Group, so I would never sell my shares at a low price."
"No matter how high a price they offer, I will never compromise."
Xie Kefeng smiled, his tone full of undeniable confidence.
Others might not know, but thanks to the connections he had built over the years, he had caught wind that the company was secretly developing a few new products.
With the success of the Beauty Pill as a precedent, he personally had high expectations for these new products.
Based on his business intuition, this would be a huge opportunity for Su Group—one that would surely elevate the company to new heights.
As for Lin Xuan's sudden "corporate cleansing" and his eagerness to drive shareholders out...
To Xie Kefeng, it seemed more like a well-calculated plan to monopolize all the profits before the new product launch.
There was only one truth!!!
He had already seen through everything, and no matter what, he would never sell his shares cheaply at this time!
Hearing Xie Kefeng's resolute tone, the shareholders all felt reassured, convinced that this time...
It was secure!!!
"Well said, Director Xie! You're a real man! Not like that traitor Fang Yangyao!"
"We must unite against our common enemy! As long as we stand together, what can those two juniors do to us?"
"Not selling, not selling! Even if the sky falls, we won't sell! Let's see what they can do to us!"
"Unity is strength! Everyone, let's stand together and fight against the oppressors!"
Encouraging each other and sticking together, the shareholders regained their confident smiles.
At this moment, Hu Zheng walked over. Seeing that the shareholders were still stubbornly resisting, he called out to Xie Kefeng:
"Director Xie! The boss has invited you over for an important discussion."
Ah… this?!
Here we go again—are they planning to take us down one by one?
Thinking back, this was exactly how Fang Yangyao was called in, and when he came out, his attitude had completely changed.
The shareholders were startled and couldn't help but feel a bit worried.
Xie Kefeng, however, remained calm and composed as he got up and walked toward the adjacent room.
He was actually curious to see...
What exactly were these two juniors planning to do to persuade him?
He was different from that guy Fang Yangyao. He had always been an honest and upright person—he really couldn't think of any dirt that could be used against him!
Very soon.
Xie Kefeng pushed open the door and stepped inside.
As soon as he entered, he saw Lin Xuan sitting by the tea table, warmly beckoning him over.
"Uncle Xie! Come, have a seat! Try the tea I personally brewed!"
"Don't waste time. Just get to the point..."
"Let me say this first: If you're trying to get me to sell my shares cheaply, forget it!"
"I know you must have caught some dirt on Fang Yangyao, which forced him to compromise."
"But I'm different from Old Fang. I have never broken the law. I'm 95% sure that you won't find any leverage against me, so I suggest you don't waste your breath."
Faced with Xie Kefeng's obvious hostility...
Lin Xuan remained unfazed. After taking a sip of his tea, he calmly asked:
"Uncle Xie, you have a good relationship with your wife, don't you?"
"Hmm? Of course!" Xie Kefeng frowned as he responded.
He didn't understand why Lin Xuan suddenly shifted the topic to something unrelated—it seemed completely off-track.
But he was confident in his relationship with his wife. They had been together for many years.
They had supported each other through thick and thin, and he didn't think there was any leverage Lin Xuan could use against him.
"Uncle Xie, I actually know how to read faces. I see that your forehead looks dark—you may be in danger of being cuckolded soon!"
"Hmm???"
After hearing Lin Xuan's words and linking them with his previous questions, veins bulged on Xie Kefeng's forehead in anger.
What the hell?! What kind of nonsense is this?! This was unbearable!!!
How dare he curse me with being cheated on?!
"Bastard! This is outrageous! I came here to talk business, and if you keep spouting this nonsense, I'm leaving!"
After saying that, Xie Kefeng furiously stood up, ready to leave.
"Don't rush, Uncle Xie. I'm not making this up! Look at these photos!"
Lin Xuan remained calm as he tossed a stack of photos onto the table. The pictures showed a woman and a man spending time together in daily life.
Although they weren't excessively intimate...
The atmosphere in the pictures suggested that their relationship was quite good—bordering on suspiciously close.
"This... This man is my best friend. When he was at his lowest, I helped him, hired him as my wife's driver, and gave him a generous salary."
"How could he possibly do something to betray me with my wife?!"
Looking at the somewhat intimate gestures in the photos, Xie Kefeng frowned but still had enough trust in his wife.
"Uncle Xie, you've been busy with work for so many years—how long has it been since you spent quality time with your wife?"
"Your wife is indeed loyal to you, but that doesn't stop other men from persistently trying to steal her away!"
"All these years, on anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine's Day, and other important holidays—you were never there. Who was by your wife's side instead?"
"Wasn't it your best friend? He's also her personal driver, knows all her preferences, and can cater to her needs easily."
"Of course... your wife still loves you and has resisted for years. But people are emotional beings, after all!"
"If you don't do something soon, you might be officially wearing a green hat in just a few days. Tsk tsk... He's spending your money while courting your woman."
…..
Lin Xuan's words made Xie Kefeng's face turn dark. Suddenly, he had the unsettling feeling that his head was about to become a vast grassland.
To be honest, he had noticed some things before. Now that he thought about it...
Recently, his wife and his best friend did seem a bit too close, often chatting and laughing together.
If Lin Xuan hadn't pointed it out, Xie Kefeng wouldn't have thought too much about it.
Instead, he had actually felt grateful that his friend was keeping his wife company while he was busy...