Chapter 217 - 217 216 Kneel Down

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217: Chapter 216 Kneel Down 217: Chapter 216 Kneel Down David Wang had also brought the contents of the safe with him today; as he took them out from his briefcase, he said, “Here’s the evidence! The video materials and the oral accounts from the R&D center staff can all prove that only Qian Miao and... that person had access to the latest research results. I... was bribed by Qian Miao to keep this secret.” Once he finished, his palms were already completely drenched in sweat; this felt just like a young man entering the bridal chamber, aiming for a goal, but not daring to think if he could successfully sink a hole in one. Lin Hongsheng and other lackeys waited impatiently, like dogs eager for a bowel movement, ready to pounce on the chance to speak, “Say it! Say it out loud! Name that person! Don’t be afraid; all the directors will back you up!” David Wang was breaking out in a cold sweat; although he had practiced many times at home, when it came time to face the music, he still felt reticent. He thought the saying was right—no matter how experienced one is, one might still not perform well in bed. But the moment had come; he had no choice but to speak. “He... he... he is...” David Wang’s undershirt was already completely soaked through, and the cold sweat streamed down, as if a strapping young lad was rushing headfirst into the third stage of kidney deficiency but still couldn’t produce the real deal. Meanwhile, Lin Hongsheng was growing impatient. Lin Hongsheng was grinding his teeth, staring at David Wang, like a midwife aiding a birth, more eager than David himself as he urged, “Say it! Say it! Just spill it out!” “It’s... Chairman Hu!” Finally, David Wang blurted it out. Once he had spoken, he collapsed completely, as if he had been fished out of a sauna—spent and defeated. He knew in his heart more than anyone else; with that name revealed, there was no turning back. Shock! Glee! Hubbub! Rage! Bewilderment! Every expression flashed across the faces of all the directors present. Liu Hun watched from the sidelines with immense satisfaction, like witnessing a Sichuan opera face-changing performance. If someone were to hand him a bowl of covered-bowl tea now, it would truly be like watching a play. He had been waiting for this—on the grand stage of Hu Group, the more chaotic and fierce the struggle, the better. How else could one fish in muddy waters? “Baseless accusations! Nonsense! The chairman has always exhausted his care for the corporation, always putting the interests of the Group first! How could he do such a thing?!” Director Wang slammed the table and stood up, righteously berating the already wilted David Wang, his ample flesh fully demonstrating its intimidating presence, his large physique exuding oppressive force. After David Wang accused Qingdie Hu, he had turned into a total wimp, not a single bone in his body could harden, let alone talk back to Director Wang. Lin Hongsheng smirked coldly, saying to Director Wang, “Why the rush to defend your master, Director Wang? The proof is irrefutable, laid out right before your eyes. If you choose to be willfully blind, who could do anything about it? As to why our esteemed Chairman Hu would do such a thing... Hmph! Do I need to explain any further?” His words exuded such relief, as if by saying them, he could immediately ascend to the chairman’s throne. Xie Dan glanced at Xie Huan, knowing her nephew’s temperament better than anyone—a person who would react explosively at the slightest provocation. Yet today, he sat silently to the side as if nothing had mattered, not uttering a word. Since Xie Huan, the stirrer, didn’t jump out, it was up to her to take the stage. As long as Qingdie Hu could be brought down, that was all that mattered. Thus, in a somewhat ambiguous tone, Xie Dan added, “The project in collaboration with Green Leaf Company, if I recall correctly, was fully overseen by Executive Xie. Now I’m curious; since it was Executive Xie’s responsibility, why would Chairman Hu get involved to help outsiders and cause losses for the Group?” This accusation, like a bucket of manure thrown in someone’s face, left nothing but an unbearable stench! Qingdie Hu couldn’t tolerate this attack, ready to stand her ground like a punching bag. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly heard Liu Hun speak up. “This shareholder would like to say a few words!” Liu Hun inserted himself with an unthreatening, blooming smile, taking aback the two factions ready for a fierce battle. “You?! A filthy peasant! Take a good look at yourself! What makes you think you have a say here?!” Xie Huan absolutely loathed Liu Hun, and his interjection burned like scalding water, prompting him to jump to his feet immediately. Liu Hun pointed his index finger at Xie Huan; his other hand resting on his forehead as if deep in thought. Finally, he said, “See? This is what they call... a dog can’t change its habit of eating poop! How long has it been? Not hurting anymore, is it?” Xie Huan stood rigidly, gulping down his fury as if swallowing a whole walnut, veins on his neck standing out in frustration, before eventually spitting back at Liu Hun, “Let’s go at it again! You! Do you dare?!” The more a worm thrashes, the more likely it’ll catch a fish. Liu Hun was here specifically for Xie Huan, the fish, and he promptly accepted the challenge, “Let’s play! How do you want to play?” Xie Huan pointed at Qingdie Hu, now looking desperate and enraged, and said, “Isn’t that what you want, to speak up for Qingdie Hu? Then let’s have some fun! If you can help her today, make sure she doesn’t fall from her chairman position, I’ll give the remaining five percent of my shares to you!” “Done!” Liu Huyi slammed the table and agreed. “If you can’t help Qingdie! The five percent of shares you swindled from me must be returned! Furthermore! I want you to strip naked and crawl out of here!” Xie Huan said to Liu Hun angrily. Now, after experiencing the wine tasting event, he had finally wised up, calculating in his mind that as long as he won, he could regain what he had lost. Anyway, the old witch was also eyeing her last five percent shareholding, so if he lost, he lost, but at least it would disgust the old witch. Looking at Xie Huan like this, Liu Hun was all too familiar. This was just like a wild dog in the mountain village, barking like crazy at people. The best solution was to smash it with a stone straight on the forehead, and that would take care of the next meal too! For him, this five percent shareholding was another step further into the Hu Group! “Xie Huan!” To everyone’s surprise, the one who shouted out was both Qingdie and Xie Dan at once, one in anger, the other in anger too. “All of you shut up! What are you still pretending for?! I’ve been uncomfortable from the first day I set foot in this damned place! Acting like saints, each and every one of you! Can’t you shine some light on me?! Clearly loathing each other, yet babbling on here. You discuss and vote over trivial matters, it’s just a matter of tens of millions!” Xie Huan roared at the board members, like a baboon rushing into a crowd, then wondering why people bother to dress. Xie Huan pointed at Xie Dan and said, “From now on, you don’t need to manage my affairs! I don’t want to be your puppet anymore! The shares are mine! I’ll do whatever I want with them! You have no say! If worse comes to worst, I’ll just lose everything and quit playing!” Liu Hun nodded slightly. He had to admit, he actually admired Xie Huan at this moment. If you’re going to be a scoundrel, be a scoundrel, at least it shows some true character. Xie Dan was so angry that she felt tightness in her chest. She didn’t want to fall out with Xie Huan at this critical moment of taking down Qingdie; she had to console herself that her plans were seamless and that she would definitely win this gamble. That way, she could kick Liu Hun, this stinking peasant, out, and it would be a good thing too. As for Xie Huan, she would deal with him later. The great battle was imminent; the storm clouds gathered again! Once more the chips Liu Hun wanted were placed on the gambling table! And once again, he successfully drew everyone’s attention to himself! War drums thundered, and banners flew in all directions. On this pinnacle battlefield of capital, Liu Hun spurred his horse and held his head high, watching the battlefield with amusement! Liu Hun slowly stood up, and with each centimeter he rose, the smile on his face faded a little more until finally, he stood upright, looking over all the directors present like an Emperor presiding over court, surveying his ministers! “Qian Miao! Come in!” Liu Hun stared at all the directors present, calling out without turning his head. “Clack!” The heavy conference room door opened in response, and Qian Miao, the chief scientist of the R&D center, clenched the file in his hand and then stepped into the conference room. After entering the conference room, Qian Miao immediately sensed the tense atmosphere, like the eye of a storm, and the center of the storm was neither Qingdie nor Xie Dan, but—Liu Hun! These were all tycoons with heavy wealth, yet they were subdued by Liu Hun, this man was truly not simple! Qian Miao was deeply shaken; he hadn’t expected that the first time he met the top decision-makers, the lions he had imagined were all crouching, prostrate at Liu Hun’s feet. It turned out there could only be one lion—Liu Hun! “Mr. Guan! I’m here!” Qian Miao approached Liu Hun and said respectfully. He had already decided in his heart whom to follow. Therefore, he naturally only noticed Liu Hun first. Liu Hun was pleased with the timing of Qian Miao’s entrance. He said to Qian Miao, “Qian Miao, now that all the directors are present, say what you have to say!” “Yes!” Qian Miao nodded to Liu Hun, completely lacking the hypocritical airs of Wang Dawei, who would play coy while hosting clients stark naked. He immediately took the file in his hand and addressed all the directors, “The leakage of the A1W1 experimental subject is entirely fabricated, because the A1W1 experimental subject is an unstable experimental subject, and more importantly! It has already been replaced by the latest A1W2 experimental results! Because putting such obsolete and defective products into mass production would not only impact the group’s interests but also its reputation.” “You say there’s a new result just because you say so?” Lin Hongsheng asked Qian Miao coldly. If what Qian Miao said was true, then their threat of claiming losses of Hu Group’s latest results to Qingdie would become a joke. Like a moron trying to cash in an expired lottery ticket. Liu Hun had long prepared the answers for Qian Miao. Qian Miao took out the file and said, “The latest A1W2 research results have been approved by the National Academy of Sciences, and the entire R&D center has begun preparations for mass research and development. Also!” With that, he took out a magazine and tossed it on the conference table, “This is the latest issue of ‘Nature’ magazine, which has devoted the largest space to a report on the A1W2 results!”

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