The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife-Chapter 521 - 524. Seizing Power (Part 1)

Chen Wanqiao had arranged to meet Jiang Chenxi at the hospital and specifically asked her to bring Pei Yinong along. When Pei Yinong and Jiang Chenxi arrived at the hospital room, only Chen Wanqiao and Zhong Lei were there, their conversation unknown. Chen Wanqiao’s face bore a gentle smile. Seeing them enter, Chen Wanqiao smiled and said, "You’re here."

Pei Yinong placed the items she had brought for Chen Wanqiao on the table. Upon seeing this, Chen Wanqiao spoke warmly, "Why did you buy so many things?"

"Your body needs proper nourishment right now. These are all post-surgery nutritional items, but I’m not sure which ones are best for you, so I bought a variety."

"Thank you."

After thanking them, Chen Wanqiao glanced at Zhong Lei, who stood up and said, "Wan Jiao, I have some matters to attend to at the company. I’ll leave first and come back after work."

"Take care on the road," Chen Wanqiao advised.

Zhong Lei nodded at Pei Yinong and Jiang Chenxi before leaving the hospital.

Jiang Chenxi had been silent since entering the hospital room; it was Chen Wanqiao who broke the awkward silence first. "Chenxi, please sit down."

Pei Yinong and Jiang Chenxi took their seats, and Pei Yinong gave Chen Wanqiao a look. "How are you feeling? Are you better?"

"Much better. I should be discharged in a little while. I asked you both to come because I have something I want to say."

"Go ahead," said Pei Yinong.

"I know you have been feeling guilty because of my injury, but you really shouldn’t. No one could have predicted this outcome. To tell you the truth, if I had known it would turn out this way, I probably wouldn’t have done it." Chen Wanqiao spoke calmly.

"Wan Jiao, no matter what, I will find the best doctors in the world to treat your condition; I am sure you will be cured," Jiang Chenxi said sincerely.

"Dr. Peter is excellent. I haven’t had the chance to thank you yet." Chen Wanqiao had called Shen Qinglan and already knew that Peter was the doctor Jiang Chenxi had asked Shen Qinglan to help find.

"Also, both Zhong Lei and I have a let-it-be attitude about whether we will have children, so you shouldn’t dwell on it too much."

Hearing this, Pei Yinong picked up on the main point. "Your wedding with Zhong Lei..."

Chen Wanqiao smiled. "Our wedding will still take place in March. By then, I’ll definitely be discharged. We’re even planning to go directly to an island for our honeymoon after the wedding. We were discussing the itinerary just before you arrived."

Relieved to hear that Chen Wanqiao and Zhong Lei’s wedding plans were still on, Pei Yinong and Jiang Chenxi couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. They truly wished for Chen Wanqiao’s happiness and could see from this event that Zhong Lei had good character and was indeed a good man worthy of a lifelong commitment.

"That’s great. I know a friend who works at a travel agency. If you’re unsure about the itinerary, I can give you her number and you can consult her," Pei Yinong said.

"That would be wonderful. Zhong Lei and I normally don’t have the chance to travel, and we don’t know where is fun, so your suggestion is really timely," Chen Wanqiao said happily.

Pei Yinong gave her the contact information. "Mention my name when you talk to her. If you decide to go with a group, there might be an internal discount."

"Thank you, Miss Pei," Chen Wanqiao put the other’s contact information away, then looked at the two of them, "By the way, your wedding is next week, you must be very busy, did my calling you here today delay anything important?"

Pei Yinong smiled faintly, "It hasn’t caused a delay." In fact, these past few days they hadn’t been in the right frame of mind to think about the wedding. Although Pei Yinong still did not know that Mr. and Mrs. Jiang wanted to postpone the wedding, she too had considered this issue, but had not yet had the chance to communicate with Jiang Chenxi.

"That’s good. I probably won’t have been discharged from the hospital by the time you get married, so I won’t be able to attend your wedding. I can only offer my blessings from here, I wish you a harmonious union and that you have children soon."

"Thank you," Jiang Chenxi spoke, and this thank you was both for Chen Wanqiao’s blessings and for all that she had done.

Chen Wanqiao understood the deeper meaning in Jiang Chenxi’s words and smiled tenderly.

"By the way, Wanqiao, we have already found the culprit of the car accident, and we’ve filed a lawsuit against her. The trial will begin shortly, and we might need you to testify in court. Would you be willing?" Pei Yinong remembered Gu Jiajia’s situation and asked.

"It’s my duty," Chen Wanqiao said, as the car accident was obviously not an accident, and the perpetrator must be strictly punished.

Once the serious matters were discussed, Pei Yinong and Jiang Chenxi chatted with Chen Wanqiao for a while longer and then left the hospital.

On the way back, Jiang Chenxi was silent the entire time. Pei Yinong glanced at him, "Chenxi, what’s wrong?" There was something off about Jiang Chenxi today.

"It’s nothing," Jiang Chenxi responded gently, ultimately not mentioning the idea of postponing the wedding. He wanted to proceed with the wedding as planned. He had already made Pei Yinong go through too much for his sake, and he did not want to put her through any more for this matter, especially since the wedding invites had already been sent out. If they postponed the wedding at this juncture, it would lead to all sorts of speculation, and Pei Yinong would shoulder even more burden.

As for his guilt towards Chen Wanqiao, he thought he could make it up to her in other ways.

Jiang Chenxi kept silent, but Pei Yinong was the one to bring up the matter, "Chenxi, I’d like to talk to you about something. About our wedding, I was wondering if we could postpone it?"

Jiang Chenxi was slightly stunned, "Why postpone?"

"Chen Wanqiao was hospitalized trying to save us, and now, while she is still in bed, we are going to hold our wedding. It doesn’t feel appropriate to me, so I was thinking, maybe we could postpone it till after she is discharged. After all, we’ve already registered our marriage, even without a wedding ceremony, I am already your wife."

"No, the wedding must be held as scheduled, Yinong, you have to listen to me on this. Others don’t know what has happened in the meantime. If we suddenly postpone now, what will people think?"

"Chenxi, I don’t care what others think."

"But I do, Yinong, I don’t want you to be wronged because of me. This wedding should have happened two years ago. Wanqiao won’t mind."

Pei Yinong looked hesitant, but Jiang Chenxi continued, "Yinong, holding our wedding as scheduled is actually the greatest respect we can show to Wanqiao."

Eventually, Pei Yinong was persuaded by Jiang Chenxi. After sending Pei Yinong home, Jiang Chenxi went back to discuss the matter with his parents.

"Since Wanqiao hopes for the wedding to be on time, let’s not postpone it," Mrs. Jiang sighed. In truth, Wanqiao was a very good girl, but it’s just that she and Jiang Chenxi were not destined to be together.

**

Tomorrow is Jiang Chenxi and Pei Yinong’s wedding day. Fu Hengyi, who would naturally come back for it, only learned about all the events that transpired after his return, and that the wedding almost had to be postponed.

"Has Allen arrived in Beijing?" Upon learning of Peter’s arrival, Fu Hengyi asked.

Qinglan nodded, "They’re now staying in my apartment in the city center." She looked at Fu Hengyi, "Do you mind?"

Fu Hengyi smiled, "Do I look like someone who would be that petty?"

It was strange to say, but Fu Hengyi, the big jealous jar, never got jealous of Allen. Puzzled, Shen Qinglan asked directly. Fu Hengyi only smiled but did not speak. In this world, anyone could have a chance with Shen Qinglan, except for Allen. People struggling in darkness could offer each other solace, but they could not fall in love.

"Fu Hengyi, why aren’t you speaking?" Shen Qinglan looked at him.

"Only I can fit in your heart, so what do I have to be jealous of? Too much jealousy is bad for the stomach."

Shen Qinglan didn’t quite believe his words.

The next day, Shen Qinglan got up early to go to the Pei Family. Today Pei Yinong was getting married. Although she wasn’t a bridesmaid, she still wanted to send her cousin off. Anan was wearing a little suit today, looking very dapper. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Anan was lively and quite the chatterbox,

"Mummy, is the bride beautiful?"

"Beautiful, the bride is the most beautiful person in the world."

"Even more beautiful than you?"

"Yep, even more beautiful than Mummy."

"Then Mummy, you should be a bride too, so you can definitely be the most beautiful person in the world." Anan’s eyes sparkled.

Shen Qinglan couldn’t help but laugh. Fu Hengyi, who was driving, heard this and spoke up, "Your mother has already been a bride."

"Eh, when?" Anan was curious.

"When I married your daddy. Otherwise, where do you think you came from?" Shen Qinglan touched her son’s little face—such a lovable little guy.

Anan looked surprised, "Mummy, I don’t remember you being a bride?"

"You were still in Mummy’s belly at that time, how could you remember?"

Anan grew even more curious, "I was in your belly?" He looked at Shen Qinglan’s stomach, "I’m so big, how did I get inside?"

"At that time, you were only this little." Shen Qinglan gestured, "Then you would slowly grow inside Mummy’s belly, and when you became this big, you came out."

Anan touched Shen Qinglan’s belly, "Mummy, that’s amazing."

Shen Qinglan smiled gently. Life was indeed a miraculous thing. Like this little guy, who started the size of a grain of rice, and now had grown so much. Running around, clinging to her, and acting spoiled.

The wedding had been in the works for half a year, so naturally, there were no oversights. Today Haohao also wore a little suit, standing next to a little girl; they were the flower children for the wedding.

"Mummy, my brother can attend his mother’s wedding, why can’t I?" Anan was a bit jealous.

Shen Qinglan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this, "You did attend, inside Mummy’s belly, we attended together."

"Oh." Anan remembered what his mother had told him earlier.

The wedding was held in a church. The groomsmen were Gu Yang and Gu Kai, the two brothers, and Tao Ran, as Gu Yang’s girlfriend, was naturally present.

"Sister Qinglan." Tao Ran greeted Shen Qinglan, who knew she didn’t know anyone else, so she asked her to sit by her side.

"How have you been recently?" Shen Qinglan inquired.

"I’m looking for an internship."

"Aren’t you only in your junior year? Why are you looking for internships already?" If she remembered correctly, Tao Ran was a junior.

"Hehe, I’ve already completed my senior year courses on my own, and my teacher suggested I find an internship to experience the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical application during winter and summer vacations. However, because the New Year is approaching, it’s not easy to find internships. I’ll probably have to wait until the summer holidays." Tao Ran sounded a bit regretful at the end.

With half a month left until the New Year, most companies, especially for an intern, indeed, aren’t hiring.

"If you really want an internship, I can recommend a company to you," Shen Qinglan said indifferently.

Tao Ran’s eyes lit up, then realizing, she shook her head, "Sister Qinglan, thank you for your kindness, but it’s not necessary. I know my own level, and I can’t hold my own at a big company like Junlan Group with my current skills."

Knowing she misunderstood, Shen Qinglan explained with a smile, "Not Junlan, it’s my cousin’s company. It’s not very big. Although it’s in the real estate industry, they also have a need for talent in this area. You’re just there for an experience, so it might be good to try."

"Really?" Tao Ran asked excitedly.

Shen Qinglan nodded and then saw Shen Junze. She called him over and told him what had happened. Shen Junze agreed immediately, "Then come over tomorrow, but my company is in the growing stage, so the internship wage is a bit low."

"I don’t need a salary." Tao Ran immediately said, as she only wanted to gain some experience and didn’t expect to be paid.

Tao Ran had already met Gu Yang’s parents. Initially, when she learned that Gu Yang was a rich second-generation, she was quite nervous. But after meeting Fu Jingtong and Gu Bowen, that nervousness disappeared. They were much more approachable than she had imagined. Gu Bowen was always easy to talk to, and Fu Jingtong was straightforward and decisive in her actions, which was a perfect match for Tao Ran. On days when Tao Ran had no classes, she would also call Fu Jingtong to go shopping or watch movies together, and their relationship was more like friends.

As the wedding was about to start, Duan Ling arrived.

Pei Yinong was making final preparations in the back, and Shen Qinglan was with her. Seeing Duan Ling enter, Shen Qinglan raised her eyebrows slightly, and the smile on Pei Yinong’s face gradually faded.

"Yining, you’re truly beautiful today," Duan Ling said, his gaze lingering on Pei Yinong’s face, reluctant to leave.

Pei Yinong’s expression was indifferent, "What are you here for?"

"Yinong, don’t misunderstand, I just came to see you. I wanted to see you in your wedding dress."

"Now that you’ve seen it, you can leave." On a day like this, Pei Yinong did not want to see Duan Ling.

Hearing this, Duan Ling didn’t feel embarrassed and handed Pei Yinong a box, "This is my wedding gift to you. I hope you like it."

Pei Yinong stared at him, unmoved, and did not take it. Duan Ling kept his hand extended, undeterred, "Yinong, I came here sincerely to wish you well. You take the gift, and then I’ll leave." He smiled, hiding the sorrow in his heart.

Ultimately, Pei Yinong took the gift but did not open it, putting it to one side, "I’ve accepted it; can you leave now?"

Duan Ling was unfazed by Pei Yinong’s cold words, smiling as he said, "Even though I had hoped to be the one standing beside you today, seeing you now marrying for love fills me with genuine happiness for you, wishing you a century of harmony, happiness for a lifetime."

"Thank you." Pei Yinong said flatly.

"Knowing you wouldn’t want me at the wedding, I’ll take my leave. Yinong, you must be happy." Even if this happiness wasn’t given by me.

Pei Yinong said nothing as Duan Ling took one last deep look at her and resolutely turned to leave. Watching Duan Ling’s retreating figure, Pei Yinong felt a sense of loss. She had once truly loved this man. Had it not been for what happened back then, she might have married him and raised Haohao together.

"Cousin, are you alright?" Shen Qinglan asked her. Pei Yinong forced a smile, "It’s nothing, just feeling a bit sentimental seeing that person." Her gaze fell on the brocade box Duan Ling had given her.

The brocade box was not large, about the size of a palm. She picked it up for a look, opened it, and inside were a pair of jade bracelets. They were clear and luminous, evidently high quality.

Pei Yinong picked up the jade bracelets, looked at them, and then put them back, closing the lid.

"Cousin, the wedding is about to start, let me touch up your makeup." Shen Qinglan said, pulling Pei Yinong back from her reverie. Pei Yinong nodded.

Shen Qinglan placed the pair of jade bracelets in a bag and picked up a makeup bag to touch up Pei Yinong’s makeup.

When the wedding ceremony began, Chen Wanqiao appeared, accompanied by Zhong Lei. Initially, Pei Yinong didn’t notice, as they sat discreetly in a corner. It was by chance that Pei Yinong saw them.

Originally, Chen Wanqiao had not planned to attend Jiang Chenxi’s wedding, but that morning, seeing her staring blankly out the window, Zhong Lei had taken the initiative to suggest they go to the wedding.

Chen Wanqiao knew Zhong Lei wanted to help her move on from the relationship, so she didn’t refuse. Watching the smile of happiness on Jiang Chenxi’s face, Chen Wanqiao felt she could truly let go now. She held Zhong Lei’s hand and softly spoke, "Thank you, Zhong Lei."

Zhong Lei squeezed her hand. He was doing this for himself too; he was after Chen Wanqiao’s heart.

The wedding went smoothly, and after the ceremony, Chen Wanqiao immediately left with Zhong Lei. Pei Yinong and Jiang Chenxi didn’t even get the chance to say a word to her.

**

Lu Real Estate.

Today was the day of the regular shareholders’ meeting. As Lu Jincai entered the conference room, he took his place at the head of the table, "Since everyone is here, let’s start the meeting."

From his seat below, Wang Fu spoke up calmly, "Wait, not everyone is here yet."

Lu Jincai frowned at him, "Chairman Wang, everyone has arrived."

Wang Fu smiled slightly, "We’re missing a very important person."

"Who?" Lu Jincai reflexively asked. Wang Fu looked toward the door, "Here he comes."

Lu Jincai turned and saw Shen Junze walking in expressionless in a suit. His expression faltered, and with a forced smile, he said, "Jun Ze, what brings you here?"

With a faint smile that was not quite a smile, Shen Junze glanced at him, "Today is the day of Lu Real Estate’s shareholders’ meeting. As a shareholder, it’s natural for me to attend."

Lu Jincai’s face stiffened, but he quickly recovered, "Uncle has been negligent and forgot to invite you to the shareholders’ meeting. Mainly because these past years when we invited you, you never came, so this year uncle didn’t notify you. You wouldn’t hold it against uncle, would you?"

Shen Junze casually picked a spot and sat down, carelessly replying, "Forgetting to invite me is fine, just don’t forget that I’m a shareholder of the company."

"How could we forget that? Jun Ze, you’re getting more humorous by the day, always making uncle happy."

"As long as uncle is happy."

"Jun Ze, you’ve always been unwilling to attend the shareholders’ meeting in the past years. Why did you think of attending this year?" Lu Jincai asked with a friendly smile on his face.

A chill flashed in the depths of Shen Junze’s eyes as he smilingly said, "After all, my father built this company from scratch. Although the name has changed, it’s still his hard work. As his only son, naturally, I need to have a look."

Coming across another nonchalant retort, Lu Jincai’s eyes flashed with annoyance. Unable to gauge Shen Junze’s purpose for showing up today, he didn’t know if Shen Junze had come just to have a look or had other motives, and so he held back his anger.

"Jun Ze, you really have grown up, you’ve become sensible."

"Anyone who has experienced betrayal by those closest would naturally have to grow up and become sensible." Shen Junze countered calmly, his demeanor composed, betraying no anger. However, his words stung Lu Jin.

It seemed that today’s visitor was unwelcome, Lu Jin thought dryly. But with 35% of the shares in his control, and being the company’s largest shareholder, plus having been in charge of the company for years, with most of the members being handpicked, trustworthy individuals, he was not worried about any mischief from Shen Junze. With that thought, Lu Jin’s heart was at ease.

"Jun Ze, it’s just as well you’re here today. The company has developed rapidly over the years, and since you’ve been focused on your own career, you might not be familiar with the company’s progress. This will be a good opportunity for you to catch up."

Shen Junze nodded nonchalantly, "Since everyone is here now, let’s start the meeting." His tone was that of someone who owned the place.

Lu Jin was annoyed inside but did not show it on the surface. With a hearty smile, he said to everyone, "Let’s start," directing his words at the secretary.

The secretary distributed the documents in hand to everyone.

Lu Jincai began, "This is the company’s financial statement for the quarter. Although profits continue to decline compared to last month, the overall trend shows that the rate of decline is slowing. Moreover, colleagues from various departments of the company are also actively and diligently working. Therefore, I have good reason to believe that the company will soon return to its former peak state."

Wang Fu interrupted Lu Jincai’s long-winded speech and said, "Chairman, excuse the interruption. Over the past year, the company has been operating at a loss, with a marked decline in performance. Regarding what you call a return to the peak state, I am skeptical."

Lu Jincai’s expression subtly changed as he stared at Wang Fu, "Chairman Wang, what do you mean by that? Are you questioning my ability?"

"I acknowledge that in the past few years, you managed the company well and steadily improved its operations. However, everyone is crystal clear about the company’s management over the past year—no need for empty words. What we need is not for you to talk beautifully but to act beautifully. As far as I know, there are significant issues with this financial statement."

"Oh, Chairman Wang, I don’t quite understand what you’re implying. Could you please explain it to us?" Zhou Jianye said cooperatively. They had conspired early on to unseat Lu Jincai at this shareholders’ meeting and to promote Shen Junze.

"As the company’s Chief Financial Officer, I am fully aware of the company’s financial situation. In fact, the financial report that the Chairman is holding is a fake," Wang Fu stated seriously.

At his words, shockwaves rippled through the crowd, and the shareholders’ expressions changed, especially Lu Jincai’s, which turned particularly unpleasant. He coldly looked at Wang Fu, "Chairman Wang, you can be reckless with your food, but not with your words," his eyes hinting at a warning.

Wang Fu remained undaunted, knowing that today was destined for confrontation; with Lu Jincai soon to be ousted, he had nothing to fear. "Whether I’m talking nonsense or not, this financial report was prepared by the Deputy Chief Financial Officer. I’ve scrutinized it carefully, and it does not match the company’s accounts. In other words, these are simply falsified records. The so-called recovery of performance you mention is merely an illusion. In fact, compared to last quarter, the company’s performance has significantly worsened, with a decline of ten percentage points. There are even problems with the company’s cash flow."

"You’re talking nonsense," shouted Lu Jincai angrily. "Chairman Wang, as the Chief Financial Officer, it seems you don’t care much for the company’s affairs, often delegating your work to the deputy. I have turned a blind eye to your behavior out of respect for your veteran status at the company. But now, you claim this financial report is fake. Chairman Wang, I hope you can tell me how someone who is so disconnected from the company’s affairs would know anything about this?"

Wang Fu seethed inside. Was it really a case of him neglecting his duties, or had Lu Jincai deliberately undermined his authority?

"Chairman, I cofounded this company alongside Chairman Shen Rang. How could I possibly disregard it? I’ve always cared about the company’s operational conditions. As for whether this financial report is real or fake, you are very aware," Wang Fu retorted.

"So, tell me, why would I fabricate such a false financial report?" Lu Jincai challenged back.

"Naturally, it is to preserve your position as chairman," replied Wang Fu calmly. He had originally intended to tamper with the company’s finances, but upon investigation, he realized he didn’t need to—Lu Jincai’s appointed Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Guo Zeyuan, had embezzled a significant amount of the company’s money due to gambling debts and forged the company’s accounts. It was as if someone had handed him a pillow while he was dozing off.

"Chairman Wang, I know you have grievances against me, but you can’t make a joke of the company’s affairs. The company’s performance has merely declined over the past few months, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with its finances," stated Lu Jincai coldly.

Wang Fu, unperturbed, took out a document from his bag, "This is the company’s real financial statement, completely different from what the Chairman mentioned. The company is not only experiencing a decline in performance but also has nearly a hundred million yuan gap in its cash flow."

"What? A hundred million!" Zhou Jianye’s face changed, although his reaction was more performative than genuine since Wang Fu had informed them of the issue as soon as he discovered it. Initially, the shareholders were merely dissatisfied that Lu Jincai had undermined their authority, but now they were genuinely furious, realizing that he was pushing the company towards doom.

The other shareholders also showed concern, "How could there be such a large gap in funds?"

"Yes, a hundred million. No wonder the company’s performance has been declining. Could it be that someone saw the company’s situation worsening and took the opportunity to embezzle the funds?"

The shareholders speculated among themselves, and in doing so, actually hit upon certain truths.

"Wang Fu, I respect you as a longtime company employee, but you shouldn’t push your luck. A hundred million yuan funding gap—this is utter nonsense. The documents you have are the real fabrication," Lu Jincai exclaimed in shock and anger.

Despite being accused, Wang Fu remained composed, "If I dare to speak these words in front of everyone, I naturally have ample evidence to back them up. This financial statement was prepared by me. Our Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Guo Zeyuan, because of his gambling debts, repeatedly embezzled company funds, which led to the disruption of our cash flow. This is an indisputable fact. And you, as the chairman, appoint people on favoritism and fail to recognize their true nature, which has led the company to its current predicament. That, too, is an indisputable fact."

Lu Jincai’s complexion turned from dark to white, then settled on a shade of iron blue, "You will be held responsible for your words. If there is so much as a half-lie, I will hold you legally accountable." Even now, he was unaware of the deception, assuming the embezzlement was a fabrication by Wang Fu intended to embarrass him, since he had indeed marginalized Wang Fu’s authority. It was normal for Wang Fu to harbor dissatisfaction toward him.

"I can certainly take responsibility for what I’ve said," Wang Fu declared confidently, "if you don’t believe me, we can bring Guo Zeyuan in and get to the bottom of this. Don’t always be kept in the dark. Moreover, I can promise that if there is any falsehood in my words today, I am willing to resign from the company and gift you all of my shares without compensation."

Wang Fu’s certainty, even to the point of making such a wager, sent Lu Jincai into a state of panic.

Guo Zeyuan had been a talent that Lu Jincai had spent a large sum of money to poach from another company. He was also the person Lu trusted the most, which is why he was put in the finance department as the Deputy Director, even usurping some of Wang Fu’s powers. If it was true that he had embezzled a significant amount of company funds, causing a break in the capital chain, the matter at hand would be hard to settle. Even if Lu Jincai hadn’t been the perpetrator, he couldn’t escape involvement. The label of poor judgment in people was not something he could easily shake off.

When Guo Zeyuan was called in, he wore an expression of confusion. But as soon as Wang Fu presented the evidence of embezzlement, Guo’s face turned pale. Lu Jincai could see the truth now; even if he wanted to defend him, he was powerless. The evidence Wang Fu presented was irrefutable, and even if he had the ability to reach the heavens, he couldn’t save him.

These pieces of evidence weren’t found by Wang Fu, but after he noticed irregularities in the accounts, he sought out Shen Jun Ze, who then had Shen Qinglan help investigate Guo Zeyuan to uncover these hidden matters.

"Chairman, I hope you can provide an explanation to us shareholders for this incident," Liang Tian stated coldly. Although he had already known the truth, hearing it again did not lessen his anger. After all, they also had a stake in the company.

The scandal caught Lu Jincai off guard, but he quickly regained his composure, "Guo Zeyuan’s embezzlement is indeed due to my poor judgment in people. I truly bear responsibility and will take legal action against Guo. Here and now, I would also like to apologize to all of the shareholders." With that, he stood up and bowed deeply to the shareholders.

The other shareholders looked at each other, unsure how to respond. After all, the one who embezzled was Guo Zeyuan; it was his personal action. Strictly speaking, Lu Jincai was merely responsible for poor judgment of character.

"Clap, clap, clap." Shen Jun Ze began to applaud, "I never expected to witness such a spectacle my first time attending a shareholder meeting. It seems my presence was not in vain."

"Shen Jun Ze, shut your mouth," Lu Jincai scolded coldly. "This isn’t the time for your sarcasm. You are also a shareholder of the company, and its interests are closely related to you."

"Remembering now that I am a shareholder of the company?" Shen Jun Ze asked with a mocking smile. When Lu Jincai had driven him out of the company like a stray dog, he certainly didn’t regard him as a shareholder.

"Shen Jun Ze, if you came here today to kick us while we’re down, then get out now. The company doesn’t welcome you," Lu Jincai, having dropped all pretenses, snapped. The gravity of today’s affairs was too much, and he had no patience for idle talk with Shen Jun Ze.

"Jun Ze, the Chairman is still your elder after all. You should speak to him more respectfully," Wang Fu said hypocritically.

"Uncle Wang is right, I was out of line just now. Chairman Lu Jincai, my apologies," he offered an insincere apology. Lu Jincai was infuriated but remained silent due to the many people present.

"The serious mistake that has occurred this time, I believe the Chairman bears an undeniable responsibility," Zhou Jianye said solemnly. "This incident is the best proof."

Lu Jincai turned dark with anger, "Chairman Zhou, what do you mean by that?"

"What I mean is, if our company is to develop, it needs a strong heart. Not just a strong one, but also a young and vigorous one. You’ve gotten old, your decisions are not in line with the company’s future development. It’s time for you to step down and let someone capable take over," Zhou Jianye said, straightforwardly revealing the purpose of today’s meeting.

"I’m the largest shareholder of the company. Why should I step down?" Lu Jincai fumed. They wanted to take away the company he had worked so hard for just because of a small mistake, it was a daydream!

"Uncle, perhaps you are not aware, but as of now, I am the largest shareholder of the company," Shen Jun Ze stood up and declared. "I hold 45% of the shares, a whole 10% more than you. As of today, I am the Chairman of this company."

Lu Jincai looked at him in disbelief, "Impossible, you only have 20% of the shares, you’re a liar!"

Shen Jun Ze produced a document and placed it in front of Lu Jincai, "Then, my dearest uncle, please take a good look and see whether what I say is true or false."