Chapter 263 Sanctions

As she spoke, her eyes flickered slightly, her gaze falling on Jiang Ran. Her eyebrows lifted slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed across her face: "Oh, this must be the younger sister you often mention, right?"

He then walked straight up to Jiang Ran, extended his hand in a friendly gesture, and introduced himself: "Hello, I am Lin Zhi, your brother's good brother."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran raised her eyes and looked at him coldly, without making a move.

Lin Zhi waited a long time for Jiang Ran's response, then reluctantly lowered his outstretched hand, a hint of unease flashing across his face.

Jiang Ran suddenly spoke up, letting out a cold sneer: "Is that so?"

His tone was slightly cold, full of skepticism.

Seeing the hostility in her eyes as she looked at him, Lin Zhi felt a bad premonition rising in his heart.

But she still teased, "Why is my little sister looking at me like that? It's making me a little scared."

Jiang Ran glanced at him coldly, a hint of disdain flashing across her face. She suddenly sneered and then said, "You should be afraid if you've done something wrong."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhi's expression changed abruptly. He then composed himself slightly, feigning confusion, and asked in surprise, "What do you mean by that? What wrong have I done?"

After saying that, she turned to look at Jiang Yuechen, her words carrying a hint of reproach: "Yuechen, why does your sister keep talking in such a confusing way? I can't understand her at all."

Jiang Yuechen's expression was cold as he replied in a chilling voice, "You really don't understand?"

Lin Zhi felt a sudden chill run down his spine when he saw the sinister look in Jiang Yuechen's usually gentle face.

But she still smiled faintly and replied, "Of course I don't understand, I..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Yuechen interrupted him, coldly rebuking, "The company is facing a financial deficit, and at the same time, one of your companies has unexpectedly received a windfall."

"Furthermore, you repeatedly entered and exited the archives, taking photos of encrypted documents and sending them outside. Did you really think you had covered your tracks perfectly and that the surveillance was just for show?!"

Jiang Yuechen directly exposed Lin Zhi's pretense. Upon hearing this, Lin Zhi's smiling expression instantly turned cold, his brows furrowed slightly, and he suddenly scoffed, "You knew everything?"

Now that they've been discovered, there's no need to continue pretending.

By saying such a thing, he was essentially admitting it.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechen's lips tightened, his face darkened, and he coldly questioned, "I believe I've treated you well all these years! Why did you do this?"

His words were filled with disbelief. He had treated Lin Zhi no differently than a brother, but he never expected that Lin Zhi would stab him in the back!

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhi seemed to have heard a huge joke. He slightly curled his lips and suddenly let out a cold laugh.

She looked up at Jiang Yuechen with disdain and sneered, "You've treated me well? Don't people like you treat everyone the same?"

"He puts on a sanctimonious facade all the time, it's disgusting to watch!"

"You always get to be the good guy, and I always get to be the bad guy. Do you know what the people below are saying?"

As he spoke, he paused slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, before continuing in a chilling voice, "They say I'm just a bully using someone else's power, attacking wherever I'm told!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuechen frowned suddenly. He never expected that his usual leniency would be seen as a model of someone who contradicted him.

"Why should I be inferior to you in every way, even though I'm clearly more capable? It's just because you were born into a good family. What's there to be proud of? You're just a cripple."

Lin Zhi looked disdainful, but before he could finish speaking, he was suddenly pulled and pulled. Before he could react, Jiang Ran slapped him hard, causing him to stagger several steps.

What right do heartless people have to judge others?

Lin Zhi was stunned by her attack. When she came to her senses, she prepared to fight back. Seeing this, Jiang Yuechen quickly shielded her in front of him and then pressed the alarm.

The bodyguards guarding outside rushed in and restrained Lin Zhi. Lin Zhi was furious and tried to resist, but he was no match for them.

Lin Zhi's face twisted into a ferocious grin as he sternly rebuked, "Jiang Yuechen, if it weren't for your good fortune, you'd be dead somewhere long ago!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yuechen and Jiang Ran looked up abruptly, exchanged a glance, and instantly understood each other.

His words undoubtedly admitted that he was behind today's kidnapping. Thinking of this, Jiang Yuechen's eyes turned cold, and his face was full of disappointment: "It seems that you really will stop at nothing to deal with me."

Then he closed his eyes slightly and spoke again, "But now you've lost. Isn't your most precious possession your wealth?"

"I will transfer all your assets to my name before you are punished by law. Even if the charges of attempted murder and embezzlement do not result in life imprisonment, they will still put you in there for decades."

"Wouldn't it be better to start all over again when you come out all alone?"

Jiang Yuechen's words at the end carried a hint of sarcasm.

Lin Zhi's previously mocking expression suddenly turned panicked. He looked up at Jiang Yuechen, his eyes filled with hatred: "You dare!"

Jiang Yuechen raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with disdain as he looked at him: "Threatening me? Utterly foolish!"

After saying that, he turned to the bodyguard beside him and coldly instructed, "Give him a beating first. As long as he's still breathing, he can be sent in alive."

The implication was clear: life or death was irrelevant; they were free to do as they pleased.

Upon hearing this, the bodyguards immediately understood, bowed their heads in agreement, and then dragged Lin Zhi out.

Before leaving, Lin Zhi looked at Jiang Yuechen with hatred on his face.

His mouth was gagged, so he couldn't utter any curses; all he could do was make a buzzing sound.

As the door closed, the room fell silent once more.

Seeing Jiang Yuechen's tired expression, Jiang Ran knew that being betrayed was a terrible feeling, so she reached out and gently patted his shoulder, offering words of comfort.

"The matter is settled, so don't overthink it. This kind of scum isn't worth your time and energy."

Hearing Jiang Ran's words of comfort, Jiang Yuechen's eyes darkened. He lowered his gaze and stared blankly at a certain spot, then sighed softly, "I never imagined that he harbored such deep resentment towards me!"

"They even went so far as to plot against me in order to take over the company..."

What a waste of all that effort!

Jiang Yuechen clutched his chest in anguish, his face showing distress.

Seeing this, Jiang Ran couldn't bear it and said again, "There are too many people in this world who repay kindness with enmity. We should feel fortunate that we saw through his true colors in advance and didn't let him continue to pretend."

"Otherwise, it will be too late to regret it after a major disaster has occurred."

Listening to Jiang Ran's words of comfort, Jiang Yuechen's expression softened slightly, but his legs suddenly went weak, and he staggered a little.

Jiang Ran quickly stepped forward and helped him sit down in the chair.

Jiang Yuechen's brows remained furrowed, his face slightly somber, as if he were deep in thought.

After a long while, Jiang Yuechen looked up at Jiang Ran and suddenly said, "Ran, after this incident, I realized I've misjudged people. I know you've always been smart and insightful..."

As Jiang Ran listened, a bad premonition rose in her heart.

As expected, Jiang Yuechen paused slightly before continuing, "I am willing to transfer the position of president to you, and you will be in charge of the Jiang Group from now on."

"No, I..." Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran reflexively tried to refuse.

Jiang Yuechen waved his hand slightly, interrupting her.

"You don't need to worry about others making things difficult for you. I will transfer 30% of my personal shares to you, and you will become the largest shareholder of the company. At that time, absolutely no one will have any objections."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's face was filled with shock, but a warm feeling also rose in her heart.

She knew what Jiang Yuechen's transfer of shares meant; it was undoubtedly a way for him to voluntarily withdraw from the board of directors in order to pave his way out.

However, the Jiang family business has always been a single-succession system, and he is meticulous and must know that his actions will be met with fierce opposition from the elders of the Jiang family and the board of directors.

Not to mention that she was the one who was abandoned by her family early on because of her strong birth chart. Wouldn't it be incredibly ironic if she were to become the president of Jiang's Group under such circumstances?

Thinking of this, Jiang Ran slowly shook her head, then suddenly chuckled and said softly, "I know you mean well, but this won't work."

"Why?" Jiang Yuechen looked puzzled and repeatedly assured him, "Don't worry, I will definitely handle everything well and won't let you have any worries."

Jiang Ran sighed inwardly, her face showing helplessness, and bluntly said, "You don't need to make it sound so easy. I know this is incredibly difficult, and you'll be under immense pressure."

"The Jiang family isn't just the two of us. How many people in the collateral branches are eyeing this position and eager to try? How could it possibly be my turn?"

Even if you manage to turn the tide and I get this position, how long can I guarantee I'll stay in it?