“I did use the company’s accounts for money laundering, but Yu Zhong instigated me to do it. If I didn’t, he would retaliate against me,” Li said. “I recorded each time, and the company’s financial statements are also here.”
"Alright, go hide away for a few days." Ye Xingchen took the file and said, "Wait out for the storm, and then I'll find a way to pin this all on Yu Zhong. Then you'll be fine."
"Thank you, Mr. Ye, thank you so much." Li Sheng knelt down gratefully and kowtowed several times respectfully to Ye Xingchen.
What he was most grateful for was that Ye Xingchen cured his son, which was almost comparable to saving his life. Li Sheng didn't care about anything else, but his son's life was more important than anything else.
Having obtained the items, Ye Xingchen and Chen Wenhao turned and went back.
Er Mazi was still driving, and he looked like he wanted to say something but couldn't.
"Say what you want to say," Ye Xingchen said.
"Yes." Er Mazi composed himself, then said with a bitter smile, "Mr. Ye, Yu Zhong's arrogance won't last long. I used to work for him, and I can't escape responsibility for what happened to him. I want to beg Mr. Ye to spare my life."
"Oh, you can leave on your own after you get back to Jinling," Ye Xingchen said.
“My family is all here. It’s easy for me to escape, but I’m afraid I’ll have to live a life of hiding and running for the rest of my life.” Er Mazi gritted his teeth: “I want to ask Mr. Ye for help.”
"You've done a lot of bad things for Yu Zhong before, haven't you?" Ye Xingchen said, "Don't tell me he forced you to do all of these things."
"It wasn't entirely because he forced me to do it; it was just that I was blinded by greed," Er Mazi said somewhat awkwardly.
"Well, you're alright. You didn't try to deny it. To be honest, I hate those kinds of people the most. They do something but won't admit it. I'm not worried about those kinds of people." Ye Xingchen said, "Go to Fengwu Chamber of Commerce. Gu Manyun is short of people. I can put in a good word for her."
"Thank you, Mr. Ye. Just leave the identification of Yu Zhong to me." Er Mazi was overjoyed: "I know too many of his secrets."
"Make a list and hand it in later," Ye Xingchen said. "But remember, be careful in your conduct and actions after you go to the Fengwu Chamber of Commerce. If you dare to act the same way as before, I'll take care of you myself."
"Yes, yes, I promise it won't be like before." Er Mazi nodded repeatedly.
"Let's keep Yu Zhong calm for now, and deal with this menace tomorrow." Ye Xingchen smiled slightly.
The following day, the Chen family held a family banquet.
This family banquet was initiated by Yu Lu and was held at the Chen family's old house.
Aside from some of the direct descendants of the Chen family, most of the attendees were members of the Yu family.
Moreover, the bodyguards on the perimeter had been replaced with members of the Yu family. To put it bluntly, this family banquet was a trap.
The purpose of this family banquet was simple: to force Chen Qian to abdicate, then control a series of direct descendants of the Chen family, and completely hand over the power of the Chen family to the Yu siblings.
Brother Yu Zhong has been arrested. Although he hasn't been sentenced yet, based on the evidence of his previous crimes, he probably won't be released for at least twenty years.
The Yu siblings no longer have the patience to wait; they must quickly take control of the situation.
At the family dinner, Chen Qian's expression remained calm. The entire dinner looked lively and bustling, but in reality, it was fraught with danger.
Just then, Yu Lu stood up with a smile: "Since everyone is here, I have something I'd like to ask for your opinions on."
The lively scene suddenly quieted down, and everyone's eyes were on Yu Lu.
"It's like this, Old Chen has been ill for a long time, and Xiao Qian has been in charge of the Chen Group for the past week or so. As Old Chen's wife, Xiao Qian's stepmother, and as the vice president of the Chen Group, I have a great responsibility for the development of the Chen Group," Yu Lu said.
“I have been observing Xiaoqian’s performance this week. To be honest, Xiaoqian is quite capable, but she is still young and lacks experience and training,” Yu Lu said. “Therefore, after comprehensive consideration by the board of directors, I have decided that I will temporarily assume the position of chairman of the board.”
"As for Xiaoxi, she'll be my assistant for a while to hone her skills before I give her an important position."
Upon hearing this, the room fell silent. The faces of the Chen family's direct descendants turned grim, and everyone understood that Yu Lu was openly seizing power.
"I disagree." No sooner had she spoken than someone else chimed in, Chen Qian's cousin, Chen Lu: "Xiao Qian has done a great job, and it's only been a week. How can you tell that Xiao Qian isn't capable?"
"Besides, even if Xiaoqian isn't capable, are you really that much more capable than her?"
"I know this decision might be a bit sudden, and everyone might not be able to accept it right away," Yu Lu said with a smile. "But that's okay. This is a family dinner, so it's normal for everyone to have objections. You can raise any concerns you may have."
“My opinion is that your abilities are mediocre, so you shouldn’t hold the vice president position anymore. My dad should take it,” Chen Lu said with a sneer.
"Really?" Yu Lu said slowly and deliberately, "Chen Lu, are you sure?"
"I'm sure." Chen Lu straightened his chest and looked at his father, Chen Changjin, who was Chen Qian's uncle and Chen Changye's younger brother.
Unfortunately, he only liked playing with antiques and had no interest in anything else. Otherwise, even if the head of the Chen family had arrived, they wouldn't have been in such a passive position.
"Ah, me?" Chen Changjin was looking down and fiddling with a piece of jade in his hand when he heard this and was somewhat taken aback.
"Dad...can you put down what you're holding? We're talking about serious business now." Chen Lu was so anxious that his lips were blistered. Some of the direct descendants of the Chen family had already sided with Yu Lu, and his own father was still not doing anything about it?
Does he really have to wait until his entire Chen family line is kicked out before he gets anxious?
"Ah, okay, okay." Chen Changjin put down what he was holding.
"Hehe, Changjin, can you handle being the vice president of the Chen Group?" Yu Lu laughed. She didn't take Chen Changjin seriously at all; he was just a good-for-nothing.
"This... I can't do it." Chen Changjin showed a bitter expression.
"Dad, how could you do this?" Chen Lu really hated having such a father.
“You’ve seen Chen Lu yourself; even your dad admits he’s not capable enough,” Yu Lu said slowly. “So don’t voice any objections.”
"I'm going to object, Yu Lu. What do you want to do? The Chen Group is surnamed Chen. Do you want to change the surname of the Chen Group?" Chen Lu was young after all, and he started stirring up trouble after a few words. He slammed his hand on the table and pointed at Yu Lu, shouting.
"Kid, don't point a finger at anyone, or I'll get rough with you," Yu Zhong said in a sinister tone.
"Who do you think you are? Who gave you the right to lecture me? This is a family banquet of the Chen family. What are you doing here, an outsider?" Chen Lu roared.
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