Chapter 21: Ignorant Ants, Slay Them

After Chairman Wang finished speaking, those around him echoed his sentiments one after another.

"That's right, I think Young Master Wang is truly outstanding—more than enough to match the president!"

"I remember, just from a single glance at Young Master Wang, I wanted to marry my daughter to him!"

"If President Mu marries Young Master Wang, the Mu and Wang families will join forces, and our Yiren Group will surely reach even greater heights!"

Chairman Wang, the subject of their praise, was glowing with joy, his face radiant with satisfaction.

Mu Yiren, on the other hand, was so furious she nearly fainted.

Chairman Wang's greed and shamelessness had reached a level beyond description; she could no longer find words to characterize him.

Originally, he had coveted only the position of president, but now he was scheming for her as well.

This way, not just Mu Yiren herself, but even the Mu family’s forty-five percent stake would all fall into the Wang family's hands!

The Wang family was intent on eradicating the Mu family, leaving not even a single path to survival!

"Chairman Wang, how vicious you are! My father saved you and promoted you back then—he must have been blind! The greatest mistake of his life was saving a beast like you!"

Chairman Wang chuckled.

"Niece, there's no need for these insults—what’s the point? Survival of the fittest! It's just my good fortune, isn't it? I’m giving you two choices: first, step down from the presidency. Second, marry my son, and you can keep your position. You’ll be able to preserve your father's lifelong efforts."

It was a dead end.

Undeniably, Chairman Wang was quite cunning.

The first move was deadly—Mu Yiren could either retreat or perish.

The second option, seemingly a compromise, would let her preserve her father's legacy, but in truth, all the Mu family's assets would eventually belong to the Wang heirs.

In the end, Mu Yiren would be devoured, leaving not even her bones behind.

Poisonous—utterly poisonous.

Mu Yiren swept her gaze around the room, fury flashing in her eyes.

"You... all of you benefited from my father's kindness! Without him, none of you would have your current prosperity! And today, you join this heartless, ungrateful Wang Ke to bully me! Do you have any conscience left?"

Among them, only a handful looked slightly ashamed.

The rest wore expressions of utter disdain.

Some even mocked Mu Yiren.

Human nature is cold—who would care about the fate of a lone orphan like Mu Yiren? Even now, if they were told to tie her up and sell her to the mountains, they’d do so without the slightest hesitation.

As long as there was money in it.

Seeing this, Mu Yiren said nothing more; she understood everything in her heart.

The tide had turned, villains ruled—what more was there to say?

She gave a desolate smile.

"So be it. You’ve won."

She turned to leave, but a large hand blocked her path.

"Ling Xiao? You...?"

Ling Xiao smiled gently.

"I told you—I will help you."

Without another word, he pressed Mu Yiren back into her seat.

His woman would never be bullied by others.

Ming Cheng strode over to a board member nearby, kicking him to the floor.

"Damn it, are you blind? Letting my young master stand for so long and not offering a seat?"

He dragged a chair behind Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao sat down, leaned back, crossed his legs, tilted his head, and swept the crowd with a wicked gaze.

"Just now... you offered Yiren two choices. Now, I’ll give you two choices."

"First, kneel immediately and apologize to Yiren!"

"Second, surrender all your shares unconditionally!"

As his words fell, the entire conference room was silent for three whole seconds.

Ling Xiao—his arrogance was boundless, ignoring everyone.

The board member who had been kicked stood up and pointed at Ling Xiao's nose, roaring:

"Who the hell do you think you are? What gives you the right to speak here?"

Ling Xiao didn’t even glance at him. He slowly lit a cigarette.

"I want an answer before I finish this cigarette."

Ming Cheng strode right over, grabbed the board member by the collar like picking up a stray dog, and dragged him to the window.

"Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me! You... ah—!"

Without hesitation, Ming Cheng threw him out the window.

Everyone present was utterly shocked.

Even Mu Yiren and Keke turned pale with fright, mouths agape, unable to utter a word.

Ming Cheng spat out the window, brushed the dust off his hands, and walked back, cursing:

"Damn! Finally some peace! That dog dared bark in front of my young master? Courting death!"

"You... you actually threw him out!"

"How dare you! Do you have any respect for the law?"

Ming Cheng rolled his eyes.

"Enough nonsense. Our young master is everything!"

"You... you’re all lunatics! Absolute lunatics!"

"Quick! Call the police, call the police!"

Chaos erupted as everyone scrambled to call the authorities.

Mu Yiren finally snapped out of it. She grabbed Ling Xiao’s arm in panic:

"Ling Xiao, you need to leave! You killed someone—when the police arrive, you’ll be arrested!"

Ming Cheng sneered, rolling his eyes.

"Miss Mu, what’s there to fear? Our young master doesn’t fear those worthless people!"

Mu Yiren looked at Ling Xiao. He gave her a gentle smile.

"Don’t worry. With me here, I won’t let anyone hurt you."

The calm, resolute words made Mu Yiren’s heart skip a beat.

For a moment, she felt transported to years ago.

That day, a young man had smiled at her just as Ling Xiao did now, promising her a lifetime of peace.

...

Ling Xiao swept his gaze over the crowd. Suddenly, every phone in the room exploded.

There was no question of calling anyone—some people’s hands were injured, trembling uncontrollably.