Chapter 979: Chapter 949:
"Nonsense, I didn’t even lift a hand, if you don’t believe me, ask them!" The bodyguard pointed to the Tianya Group employees nearby. Unexpectedly, the employees of Tianya Group said in unison, "That’s right, they didn’t lift a hand at all. They’ve been standing guard at this spot protecting Tianya Group, not allowing anyone to rush in! Instead, those two guys tried to lead a group to storm the Tianya Group Building!"
"They’re in cahoots! They can’t testify!" The middle-aged man was infuriated, suddenly noticing the camera at Tianya Group’s entrance, then excitedly said, "Police alert, immediately fetch the surveillance! We can check the situation from the footage!"
"I’m sorry, the surveillance at our company’s entrance was broken yesterday, I’m afraid we can’t check it!" Lin Ziwen calmly smiled.
The middle-aged man instantly raged, "Impossible, impossible. How could it just break at this critical moment?"
However, upon checking, the surveillance camera was indeed broken, leaving the middle-aged man and the man in sunglasses helpless. They could only seek police assistance and demand compensation for medical expenses and mental distress.
"This must undergo investigation first!" Fang Qin would not easily favor them. Even if there was favoring, it should be Tianya Group being favored. She had Lin Ziwen and Milking Girl make a statement, then smiled, "Let the staff go back to work, I will handle this case properly!"
"Thank you, Officer Fang!" Milking Girl giggled.
"Little girl, call me Ms. Qin from now on!" Fang Qin chuckled. Then she took the two guys directly to the hospital, did an anti-inflammatory treatment, and then took them back to the police station for further investigation. After all, the parties involved in the incident weren’t related to Tianya Group, and there was no direct evidence showing Tianya Group’s people participated in this brawl. So, Fang Qin did not take people from Tianya Group away.
As for the remainder, it had to be investigated if these two were involved in illegal group rioting. Unfortunately, just as the case was starting, Director Zeng immediately ordered Fang Qin to take on other cases, assigning this case to someone else, which puzzled Fang Qin. When she turned back, the case was already closed, with the reasoning being no direct evidence showing their involvement in the illegal incident, hence they were released.
This matter troubled Fang Qin for a long time.
Tianya Group’s crisis did not end here but continued to face even more intense challenges. Friday saw a trading suspension, with Saturday and Sunday providing a respite. This allowed Tianya Group some time to find a solution. Unfortunately, without Li Ruo, the board was filled only with continuous disputes and quarrels.
"I’ve decided, I want to give up my shareholder status, I’m going to sell off all my stocks!"
"Old Li, doing so will only make Tianya Group’s situation more difficult!"
"What else can I do, I can’t just watch my stocks become worthless, can I?"
In emergencies, the board can convene without the chairman’s approval, shareholders deliberating a solution and directly executing without the chairman being present. Unfortunately, there were only a few shareholders genuinely considering Tianya Group’s well-being onsite, with one white-haired elder persistently supporting Tianya Group, urging shareholders not to abandon it lightly.
"To not abandon at this time just means waiting for death!" Old Li sighed helplessly, "Don’t bother persuading me anymore, I’ve decided to sell my shares. If anyone wants them, take them, else I’ll sell to the Zhongxing Group!"
"Old Li, you’re adding insult to injury!" The white-haired elder said in surprise.
"Do you want them?" Old Li sneered, "Tianya Group’s stocks are already worthless. Once trading resumes on Monday, they’ll definitely face another crash!"
"Name your price, I’ll buy them!" The white-haired elder nodded.
Soon after, Old Li immediately called his lawyer, transferring all his stocks to the elder. Others seemed restless as well. Just then, Lin Ziwen entered the venue, saying, "Who wants to sell stocks? On behalf of Mr. Li, I’ll buy all your shares at the current market price. If you’re willing to sell, do it quickly, I’ve already called Tianya Group’s lawyer!"
Those originally restless people disregarded anything else at that moment, quickly dumping all their stocks. If not now, when? As for Tianya Group’s fate, they didn’t care. By doing this, they immediately drained most of Tianya Group’s liquid assets, confronting Tianya Group with an exceedingly tense moment.
As everyone dumped their stocks, they wore smiles and even held cigars, with large sums flowing into their accounts, bringing joy to their hearts. Compared to before, they still made a profit, albeit small, but at least they didn’t suffer a loss. The shareholders inwardly beamed, their stocks bringing in substantial funds, unwilling to die on the sinking ship of Tianya Group.
"Gentlemen, is there anyone left who wants to transfer their stocks?" Lin Ziwen sat at the chairman’s seat, glancing over everyone.
Those who wanted to sell had done so, leaving the stalwarts of Tianya Group including the white-haired elder. Lin Ziwen calmly smiled, "Since there aren’t any more, I have an announcement to make!"
The ten-plus people who sold their stocks were suddenly stunned—an announcement?! Was it good or bad news? They were stupefied in their seats, their cigarettes unable to burn out as they listened attentively.
"Assistant Lin, what news is there?" Everyone asked curiously.
"About Mr. Li!" Lin Ziwen calmly smiled.
"Mr. Li? Isn’t he dead?" Old Li asked in astonishment. If Li Ruo wasn’t dead, Tianya Group wouldn’t have landed in such a state; if Li Ruo wasn’t dead, he absolutely wouldn’t have sold all his shares. Tianya Group’s shares were a hen that laid golden eggs. Selling them was like killing the hen for the eggs.
"Oh, Mr. Li is not dead!" Lin Ziwen was extremely calm. In truth, she was more excited than anyone, having almost fainted from excitement upon seeing that shadow in the office earlier. So, it turns out Mr. Li really wasn’t dead. Only having seen him could she confidently say this.
"Impossible, so many renowned domestic media reported it, how could he not be dead?" Old Li immediately shook his head, while other shareholders who dumped their stocks were skeptical. They were internally anxious; if Li Ruo wasn’t dead, what now that we’ve sold our stocks? Isn’t this like the end of the world? The world ending but the money wasn’t spent; money spent but the world end didn’t come, probably akin to their mood.
"Believe it or not, these matters no longer concern you!" Lin Ziwen smiled calmly and instructed the security, "Escort these gentlemen unrelated to Tianya Group out!"
"Yes!" The security immediately stepped in. Seeing the fully armed security, the shareholders were dumbfounded, exclaiming, "Don’t send us away, we want to see Mr. Li, we want to see Mr. Li!"
"You aren’t shareholders anymore, what qualifications do you have to see Mr. Li?" Lin Ziwen chuckled, waving them off, "Show them out!"
They were slowly pushed to the corridor’s end by the security when Li Ruo, accompanied by Xiao Bing, emerged from the elevator. Li Ruo was as cold as ever, as beautiful as ever, causing the shareholders to exclaim upon seeing her, "Mr. Li, Mr. Li!"
"Hmm?" Li Ruo blinked, laughing, "What are you doing here?"
"Mr. Li, they are no longer shareholders of Tianya Group!" Milking Girl quickly reminded from the side.
"Oh, since they aren’t shareholders, who allowed them to be here?" Li Ruo’s words further provoked these shareholders’ pride. They hung their heads in despair, the once mocking words towards Ye Chen now returned without hesitation by Li Ruo. They gritted their teeth, "Mr. Li, we’re willing to buy back the stocks at a higher price!"
"Sorry, Tianya Group’s stocks, I only allowed them to be priceless but not in the market!" Li Ruo flashed a cold, charming smile, then turned to leave.
Everyone stared at Li Ruo in astonishment, her eyes conveying a strong confidence, equally conveying a reckless confidence. They realized they’d played a wrong move, a move that would lead to lifelong regret.
"Mr. Li, we were wrong, we were wrong!"
These people pleaded one after another. Unfortunately, Li Ruo wouldn’t give them any chance. This group was escorted into the elevator by security and sent down to the lobby, where lobby guards immediately expelled them from Tianya Group. From this day onward, they had nothing to do with Tianya Group.
Li Ruo entered the meeting room, everyone stood up, erupting in a wave of applause. Amidst the applause, Li Ruo felt the welcome from everyone, simultaneously feeling their respect for her. It also indicated that Tianya Group couldn’t exist without her. Without her, Tianya Group wouldn’t be Tianya Group.
"Thank you!" Li Ruo walked to the chairman’s seat and deeply bowed to all the remaining shareholders. She stood in place, gazing emotionally at everyone, saying, "Thank you, thank you to every single person who chose to stay, you are Tianya Group’s most loyal partners, I express gratitude on behalf of Old Mr. Li Tianya!"
"Haha, Xiao Ruo, as a veteran of Tianya Group, I have a few words to say!" The white-haired elder stood up.
"Uncle Xu, please speak!" Li Ruo respectfully said.
"Hmm!" The elder calmly smiled, saying, "As a veteran of Tianya Group, I want to thank every shareholder who stayed. Simultaneously, I want to warn everyone, as shareholders, we shouldn’t only see profits; Tianya Group is also our provider. Ancient wisdom goes, filial piety above all virtues. If we just pursue profits alone, then we lose the core essence. That’s conscience."