Secretary Chen felt a wave of helplessness wash over him as he watched the scene unfold. Fu Chen sat on the sofa, his brow furrowed, while Xu Zhiru cuddled up beside him, looking pitiful.

"Mr. Fu, you really can't go on like this!" Secretary Chen's voice was filled with anxiety. "You know the company's current situation. If you don't go back and take charge, the Fu Group will be finished!"

"Zhiru is in poor health now. How can I abandon her?" Fu Chen's tone was full of helplessness and fatigue.

"But, Mr. Fu..." Secretary Chen wanted to say something else but was interrupted by Xu Zhiru.

"Ah Chen, don't blame Secretary Chen." Xu Zhiru's voice was weak, as if she would faint at any moment. "I know that the company's affairs are important. You should go back and don't worry about me."

"Zhiru, what nonsense are you talking about?" Fu Chen looked at Xu Zhiru distressedly, "Your health is the most important thing. How could I abandon you?"

"But..." Xu Zhiru's tears welled up in her eyes, "I don't want your career to be affected because of me."

"Silly girl, your health is more important than anything else." Fu Chen gently stroked Xu Zhiru's hair. "I'll find a way to deal with the company's affairs."

Secretary Chen stood aside, watching the two of them being so affectionate, and couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly. He had been with Fu Chen for so many years, and he had never seen him so indecisive.

Is this still the same ruthless and resolute Mr. Fu? It's like he's become a completely different person!

"Mr. Fu, you really can't hesitate any longer!" Secretary Chen couldn't help but speak again, "The shareholders are getting really anxious. If you don't go back, they're really going to remove you from your position as president!"

"I know, I know." Fu Chen scratched his hair irritably, "But Zhiru..."

"Ah Chen, you go back." Xu Zhiru suddenly said, "I can do it alone."

"Zhiru, you..." Fu Chen looked at Xu Zhiru in surprise.

"Don't worry, I will take good care of myself." Xu Zhiru forced a smile, "Go back and take care of the company's affairs. Don't let everyone down."

"But your body..." Fu Chen was still a little worried.

"I'm really fine." Xu Zhiru said, "Go back quickly and don't waste time."

Fu Chen looked at Xu Zhiru, hesitated for a long time, and finally shook his head: "No, I have to stay by your side and take care of you."

"Secretary Chen, go back and tell the shareholders that I will find a way to turn the tide on this matter. Even if it's just a conference call, I can handle everything."

Secretary Chen couldn't help but frown when he heard his confident words.

I'm so unlucky to follow such a boss!

If the company fell into the hands of such a person, it would be strange if it didn't go bankrupt! Fortunately, I changed my master early on and chose to follow Ning Nanxue!

When Fu Chen heard the news, he was extremely anxious.

He quickly called the shareholders to explain and promised to find a way to save the situation as soon as possible, but his explanation sounded so pale and powerless to the shareholders.

"Mr. Fu, please stop talking. We are completely disappointed in you!"

"You should spend more time with your confidante and stop worrying about the company's affairs!"

"We will hold a shareholders' meeting and re-elect the president. Just wait to be removed from office!"

The shareholders' words, like sharp knives, pierced Fu Chen's heart. He felt unprecedented helplessness and despair.

Secretary Chen quietly informed Ning Nanxue of Fu Chen's dilemma and decision.

"Boss Ning, Boss Fu is now deserted by everyone." Secretary Chen's tone was filled with helplessness and disappointment. "He's still stubborn and insists on staying with that woman."

"Heh, he deserves it." Ning Nanxue sneered, "Does he think he's still the powerful Fu Chen he used to be? Now he's just a fool who's been bewitched by women."

"Mr. Ning, what are you going to do next?" Secretary Chen asked. "Mr. Fu's absence from the company is a good opportunity for us to take action."

"Of course I'll kill him while he's sick!" Ning Nanxue's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, "I'm going to let him experience what it's like to lose everything!"

"Mr. Ning, you are wise!" Secretary Chen said, "I have already taken action according to your instructions."

"Very good." Ning Nanxue nodded with satisfaction. "Remember, we must end this quickly and decisively. Don't give him any chance to breathe!"

"Yes, President Ning!"

With the joint efforts of Ning Nanxue and Manager Song, the crisis of Fu Group has intensified. Ning Nanxue's company, like a hungry wolf, frantically seizes the market share of Fu Group and wins many projects that originally belonged to Fu Group.

Fu Group's stock price plummeted, its market value shrank significantly, it suffered severe customer loss, and the company was in panic and chaos.

The shareholders suffered heavy losses, and their dissatisfaction with Fu Chen was growing, and the calls for Fu Chen's removal were getting louder and louder.

"This Fu Chen is such a waste!"

"He's messed up the company like this, and he still has the nerve to be the CEO?"

"We must get him out of office!"

"Yes, kick him out! We can't let him continue to cause trouble for the company!"

The anger of the shareholders was like a volcanic eruption, and it was out of control.

Secretary Chen reported the results of the battle to Ning Nanxue. Ning Nanxue expressed satisfaction and instructed Secretary Chen to continue monitoring Fu Chen and Xu Zhiru's every move and look for opportunities to give them a fatal blow.

"Mr. Ning, the Fu Group is now at the end of its rope," Secretary Chen said. "We will soon be able to completely defeat them!"

"Very good." Ning Nanxue curled her lips into a cold smile, "I will make Fu Chen pay a heavy price for what he did in the past!"

Ning Nanxue looked at the project contract in her hand, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.

Fu Chen, you owe me, and I want you to pay it back double!

Although Fu Chen handled company affairs via video conferencing, it had little effect and was unable to stem the company's decline. He felt unprecedented pressure and anxiety, and his entire body became haggard.

"Ah Chen, don't be too tired." Xu Zhiru looked at Fu Chen distressedly, "Take care of your health."

"I'm fine." Fu Chen forced a smile. "There's a lot of things going on at the company, and I have to deal with them as soon as possible."

"But your body..." Xu Zhiru hesitated to speak.

"Don't worry, I know my own body." Fu Chen said, "After I finish dealing with these things, I will have a good rest."

"Yeah." Xu Zhiru nodded, "Then you must take care of your body and don't get too tired."

"Okay, I understand." Fu Chen nodded.

Xu Zhiru continued to pretend to be sick and relied on Fu Chen in every way to prevent him from returning to the company.

She had only one goal, which was to tie Fu Chen firmly to her side so that he would never be able to meet Ning Nanxue.