Chapter 266 The Soft Persimmon
The news of Zhang Mingyuan being taken away spread quickly, and the few minority shareholders who had originally joined him in causing trouble were all too frightened to utter a sound.
They then realized that Fang Lanxin was not a pushover at all, but a wolf that could bite at any moment.
Fang Lanxin sat in her office, watching the news reports outside, a satisfied smile spreading across her face.
"President Fang, Zhang Mingyuan's side has collapsed." Huo Wen came in to report, "He is now urgently selling his shares, and the price has fallen to half of the market price."
Fang Lanxin raised an eyebrow at “50% off”, “Then we’ll eat it all.”
"All of them?" Huo Wen was somewhat surprised.
“Yes, all of them,” Fang Lanxin said. “Since they want to play, I’ll play along to the end.”
Huo Wen nodded and turned to make the arrangements.
That evening, Fang Lanxin received a call from Ling Ye.
"Madam, I saw the news." Ling Ye's voice was filled with excitement. "You're amazing!"
"It's just a small matter." Fang Lanxin smiled.
“Madam, are you free now? I’d like to invite you to dinner,” Ling Ye said. “Consider it a celebration of your victory.”
Fang Lanxin checked the time and nodded, "Okay, you decide on the location."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin packed her things and prepared to leave work.
As soon as she reached the parking lot, she saw Lu Chen standing next to her car.
"Sister Fang." Lu Chen saw her and immediately walked over.
"What are you doing here?" Fang Lanxin asked, somewhat surprised.
"I saw the news, I was worried about you," Lu Chen said. "Sister Fang, are you alright?"
"What could possibly be wrong with me?" Fang Lanxin smiled and ruffled his hair. "But you, didn't you say you had a schedule today?"
“I canceled it,” Lu Chen said. “I just wanted to come see you.”
Fang Lanxin looked at him, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
"Let's go eat together."
"good."
The two had just gotten into the car when Fang Lanxin's phone rang again.
It's Lingye.
"Madam, I've arrived at the restaurant. When will you arrive?"
"Right away," Fang Lanxin said. "By the way, Achen is here too, let's go together."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, then Ling Ye's somewhat reluctant voice came through: "Oh, okay."
Fang Lanxin sensed the displeasure in his tone and couldn't help but laugh.
These two kids are such a nemesis.
When they arrived at the restaurant, Ling Ye had already ordered the food. When he saw Lu Chen come in with Fang Lanxin, his expression was clearly not good.
“Madam.” Ling Ye stood up, glanced at Lu Chen, and then looked away.
"Ah Ye." Fang Lanxin greeted him with a smile, then pulled Lu Chen to sit down.
The three of them sat together, and the atmosphere was somewhat awkward.
Ling Ye kept staring at Fang Lanxin, while Lu Chen kept his head down and didn't say anything.
"Why aren't you eating?" Fang Lanxin looked at the two of them. "Is it because the food isn't to your liking?"
“No,” Ling Ye said. “Madam, I heard you acquired all of Zhang Mingyuan’s shares.”
“Yes.” Fang Lanxin nodded. “He was in a hurry to sell, and I happened to need it, so I bought it.”
"Madam is truly amazing." Ling Ye sincerely praised, "Those people even tried to take advantage of the chaos, but you turned the tables on them."
"It's nothing," Fang Lanxin smiled. "It's just giving them a taste of their own medicine."
Lu Chen looked up at Fang Lanxin, his eyes filled with admiration: "Sister Fang, you are really amazing."
“You’re not bad either,” Fang Lanxin said. “Have your recent movies been doing well at the box office?”
"That's all thanks to the team," Lu Chen said, somewhat embarrassed.
"Don't be modest," Fang Lanxin said. "Your acting skills have indeed improved a lot."
Hearing Fang Lanxin praise Lu Chen, Ling Ye became somewhat unhappy.
“Madam, I’ve also made progress recently,” Ling Ye said. “My coach said I’m sure I can win the championship this time.”
"Then I'll be waiting to hear your good news," Fang Lanxin said with a smile.
Ling Ye was somewhat satisfied then.
After dinner, Fang Lanxin drove Lu Chen home, and then drove back to the villa herself.
As soon as she got home, she saw Kenneth Fok sitting in the living room waiting for her.
“Mother.” Huo Qibang stood up.
"Why are you here?" Fang Lanxin asked, somewhat surprised.
“I heard about what happened at the company,” Fok Kai-pong said. “Mom, why didn’t you tell me?”
"Why should I tell you?" Fang Lanxin took off her coat. "To make you worry."
“Mom, I’m the company president, I should know these things.” Huo Qibang was getting anxious.
“Now you know,” Fang Lanxin said, “and the matter has been resolved, hasn’t it?”
Kenneth Fok opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.
He knew his mother meant well and didn't want him to be distracted, but he still felt somewhat resentful.
“Mom, you must tell me if anything happens in the future,” Huo Qibang said. “I don’t want to be an outsider who knows nothing anymore.”
Fang Lanxin looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded: "Okay, I promise you."
Huo Qibang finally breathed a sigh of relief.
“By the way, Mom, I’ve found out about the pipe leak,” Huo Qibang said. “It was definitely sabotaged by someone.”
"Who is it?" Fang Lanxin's eyes immediately sharpened.
“It’s someone from the fourth branch of the family,” Fok Kai-pong said. “Fok Chun-hung wants to use this opportunity to bring me down and then let his son take over.”
Fang Lanxin sneered, "He certainly has a good plan."
"Mom, what are you planning to do?" Fok Kai-pong asked.
“Since he wants to play, then I’ll play along,” Fang Lanxin said. “Go and make preparations. We’re having a board meeting tomorrow. I want Huo Zhenhong to know what it means to lift a rock only to drop it on your own foot.”
The atmosphere at the board meeting the following day was unusually tense.
Huo Zhenhong sat in his seat with his usual smile on his face, but a hint of unease flashed in his eyes.
He had been keeping a close eye on the company's developments these past few days, and when he saw that Zhang Mingyuan had gotten into trouble, he had a bad feeling.
As expected, Fang Lanxin went straight to the point as soon as she entered the conference room.
"The purpose of this board meeting is to resolve one issue." Fang Lanxin sat in the main seat, her gaze sweeping over everyone present. "The investigation results regarding the last pipeline leak incident are in."
Huo Zhenhong's expression changed, but he still tried to remain calm: "Lanxin, wasn't this matter already resolved?"
"Is it all done?" Fang Lanxin sneered. "Fourth Uncle, do you think it's all done by just finding a scapegoat?"
"Lanxin, what do you mean by that?" Huo Zhenhong pretended not to understand.
"What do you mean?" Fang Lanxin took out a document and threw it on the table. "This is an investigation report. It clearly states that the pipeline leak was caused by sabotage, and the person who caused the sabotage was one of your men."
Huo Zhenhong's expression changed completely.
"That's impossible!" He stood up, his voice filled with anger. "Lanxin, don't make false accusations!"
"You're spouting nonsense!" Fang Lanxin looked at him coldly. "Fourth Uncle, all your men have confessed. There are detailed records of the money you gave them and the things you made them do."
Huo Zhenhong's face turned ashen; he never expected Fang Lanxin to investigate so thoroughly.
"What do you want?" Huo Zhenhong asked through gritted teeth.
"What do I want?" Fang Lanxin stood up and walked to Huo Zhenhong. "Fourth Uncle, you almost killed Qibang and so many other workers. Tell me, what do I want?"
"I..." Huo Zhenhong opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word.
“From today onwards, all the shares you hold will be transferred to the company,” Fang Lanxin said. “Furthermore, you and your family are never allowed to interfere in any affairs of the Huo Group again.”
"What right do you have!" Huo Zhenhong roared.
"Just because I'm the head of the Huo Group," Fang Lanxin said coldly. "Fourth Uncle, if you're not satisfied, you can sue me in court and see which side the court will take."
Huo Zhenhong's expression changed several times before he finally slumped down.
He knew that he had lost this time, and lost completely.
"I'll sign," Huo Zhenhong said through gritted teeth.
Fang Lanxin took out the documents she had prepared beforehand and placed them in front of Huo Zhenhong: "Sign them."
Huo Zhenhong's hands trembled as he signed his name on the document.
After signing, he stood up, glanced at Fang Lanxin, and then walked out of the conference room without looking back.
After Huo Zhenhong left, everyone else in the conference room breathed a sigh of relief.
They all knew that what happened today was Fang Lanxin establishing her authority.
"Everyone, that's enough for today," Fang Lanxin said. "If anyone dares to pull any tricks behind our backs again, Huo Zhenhong will suffer the same fate."
After saying that, she turned and left the conference room.
Back in her office, Fang Lanxin leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.
So much has happened lately. Although she appears relaxed on the surface, she is actually very tired inside.
"Mr. Fang, Guan Yu is here." Huo Wen's voice rang out from outside the door.
Fang Lanxin opened her eyes, somewhat surprised: "Why is he here?"
"They said they need to talk to you about something."
"Let him in."
Soon, Guan Jingshen walked in.
He looked exceptionally dashing in a black suit today.
"Lanxin." Guan Jingshen walked up to Fang Lanxin, reached out and touched her face. "You've lost weight."
"No," Fang Lanxin smiled. "Why did you suddenly come here?"
"I heard you had a board meeting today, so I came to check on you," Guan Jingshen said. "How's it going? Are things going smoothly?"
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