Xiao Teng's words shocked Su Ru.
What was going on?
Hadn't they agreed that Xiao Teng would extort money, any amount, and the Su family would never pursue it? Old Madam Shen Dianlan herself had spoken to Xiao Teng!
Now, Xiao Teng didn't even trust the Old Madam's word?
Or was there another hidden reason?
Su Ru was a smart woman. She observed Xiao Teng's every move carefully and noticed his fear of Lu Ming, how he would glance at Lu Ming before speaking.
She understood.
The problem lay here.
Su Ru said, "Boss Xiao, is someone forcing you to say this? Don't be afraid. This is a society governed by law. If someone threatens you, you can send them to prison."
Who couldn't understand the implication?
The problem was, Su Ru had underestimated the situation. She thought Lu Ming had only coerced Xiao Teng through force, not realizing Lu Ming used his influence!
Lu Ming said, "That's very reasonable, Boss Xiao. You should follow your heart and don't be coerced or tempted by others. Don't worry, if anyone dares to threaten you again, tell me, and I will handle it for you."
Although they were both speaking to Xiao Teng, Su Ru and Lu Ming were looking at each other.
Xiao Teng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with a wry smile, "What are you two talking about? There's no coercion or temptation. This is all just a misunderstanding. A misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, no need to overinterpret it."
Then, he looked at Su Wanran. "Director Su, it's all my fault, my mistake, for implicating you. Here, I apologize to you and all the employees on your behalf. Also, let's quickly re-sign the contract."
With things having reached this point, what more was there to say?
When Boss Xiao was proactively admitting his mistakes and offering to re-sign the contract, the Su family, as the beneficiary, shouldn't have said anything more.
But!
Old Madam Shen Dianlan disagreed.
Mainly because she saw Su Ru being wronged and bullied, Shen Dianlan felt distressed. She wanted to get back at Su Ru! Today, no matter what, she had to make Su Wanran admit her mistake and apologize!
No one else's intervention mattered!
"Wait," Shen Dianlan said, narrowing her eyes, in front of all the employees. "A mistake is a mistake. Su Wanran's carelessness in signing the wrong contract is a mistake, and mistakes must be admitted! Even if Boss Xiao is being kind and willing to re-sign the contract, it cannot cover up Su Wanran's mistake. Today, I demand Su Wanran apologize!!!"
Too ruthless.
Everyone finally witnessed Shen Dianlan's authority.
As the "Supreme Empress Dowager" of the Su family, Shen Dianlan's words were like imperial decrees. Even Su Wanran, the head of the family, had to obey.
Now that Shen Dianlan had explicitly demanded Su Wanran's apology, she wouldn't let it go without one.
Others apologizing and taking responsibility was useless.
Shen Dianlan was determined to make Su Wanran lose face and dignity today, solely to promote Su Ru.
Everyone could see it, but no one could do anything about it.
Su Wanran bit her lip, sighed, knowing that if she didn't admit her mistake and apologize today, she wouldn't be able to get past this hurdle.
Fine, an apology it is.
Su Wanran was already happy to see Jiang Mengxin and Lu Ming return, and for Xiao Teng to re-sign the contract.
An apology was nothing.
Just as Su Wanran was about to apologize, as the employees' hearts hung in their throats, and as Su Ru was smugly triumphant, an unexpected voice rang out.
"Slow!"
Lu Ming, it was Lu Ming again, only Lu Ming.
He was the only one who dared to defy the Old Madam's wishes repeatedly in public. No one else could.
He looked up at the high and mighty Shen Dianlan and said, "Old Madam, must you be so unreasonable, so demanding?"
Heh.
Shen Dianlan retorted, "So what if I am?"
She didn't even bother to pretend anymore. She wanted to use her status to suppress Su Wanran, force her to apologize, and destroy Su Wanran's authority!
Who could stop her?
Never mind that Lu Ming was skilled in martial arts; in this situation, his abilities were useless.
In Shen Dianlan's opinion, even Lu Ming absolutely couldn't stop her.
Unfortunately, Shen Dianlan had underestimated Lu Ming.
How could the wisdom of the Dragon Warlord be fathomed by ordinary people?
Lu Ming nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then I have no need to keep things hidden. Boss Xiao, besides apologizing and re-signing the contract, you should have other things to tell everyone, right?"
Xiao Teng was stunned for a few seconds. "Huh? Other things? What things?"
"Don't you remember? Fine, I'll remind you." Lu Ming deliberately raised his voice and shouted, "Why did you suddenly decide to find Su Wanran to sign the contract? How did you end up with the wrong project contract? As far as I know, someone put you up to this, right? Didn't that person also assure you that it didn't matter how much money you took, and they would never demand it back!"
The moment these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
If what Lu Ming said was true, wouldn't that mean there was a traitor within the Su family?
Someone who colluded with Xiao Teng to defraud the Su family!
"Wow, this is too explosive!"
"No wonder Boss Xiao rushed to sign the contract this morning. I was wondering why he suddenly thought of our Su family out of the blue."
"So there's a mole, but who could it be?"
"Whoever it is, we should beat them up soundly!"
All eyes turned to Xiao Teng, waiting for him to reveal the mole's name.
But.
How dared Xiao Teng say it?
The person who called him, who encouraged him to commit fraud without fear, was none other than the high and mighty, arrogant Old Madam Shen Dianlan!
If he revealed Shen Dianlan's name, could Xiao Teng even walk out of the door alive?
But if he didn't, would Lu Ming and so many employees let him go?
Cold sweat dripped down Xiao Teng's forehead. He was like a mute eating bitter melon – unable to speak of his suffering. Re-signing the contract was enough, why dig up the past? Lu Ming, Lu Ming, you're a bit too ruthless!
However.
Lu Ming brought this matter up not to mock Xiao Teng, but to pressure the Old Madam.
You want Su Wanran to apologize, right?
Fine, then let Xiao Teng reveal that you, the Old Madam, betrayed the Su family! If anyone has to apologize, it should be you, the Old Madam, first!
Come on, let's see who's more ruthless?!
Shen Dianlan's face turned pale. Her hands and feet grew cold, and she trembled with anger. She had intended to diminish Su Wanran's authority, but instead, her own authority was severely challenged.
If Shen Dianlan let Su Wanran off the hook now and didn't pursue the matter, her own authority as Old Madam would be completely lost.
People would think she was too incompetent to be controlled by a live-in son-in-law.
But if she continued to bully Su Wanran, her own shameful actions would be exposed, and she would face even harsher consequences.
Shen Dianlan was anxious and angry, caught in a dilemma!!!