Chapter 275: Chapter 275

Su Junxian stood by Shen Shichen’s side, Shen Shichen’s lips curling into an amused expression.

"President Su, you truly are flexible when it comes to your sister."

Su Junxian acted as if he couldn’t detect the sarcasm in Shen Shichen’s words.

"Xiaobing deserves to be thoroughly pampered."

"She might not need you or the Su Family backing her."

"Just because she doesn’t need it doesn’t mean I can’t protect her." Su Junxian’s eyes contained a warning.

Shen Shichen had invariably been surrounded by numerous female celebrities over the years, leading to constant scandals. No matter how good his family background might be, he wasn’t worthy of Fu Bing.

Liu Xinping had people immediately prepare for Yang Ningzheng’s resignation.

Yang Ningzheng followed him back to the company headquarters, purposefully displaying a look of panic and regret on his face.

He hesitated, "Director Liu, I..."

Liu Xinping leisurely enjoyed watching his unease.

"Little Yang, a person has to pay the price for their actions. You do have some capability, but there are so many capable people in this world; I don’t necessarily need you."

Yang Ningzheng’s face turned ashen. "Director Liu, I was too impulsive just now. I shouldn’t have talked back to you in front of outsiders. You are my benefactor; without your willingness to support me, I wouldn’t be where I am today."

Liu Xinping was extremely pleased by the flattery, feeling increasingly smug inside.

These fools are so annoying. Give them an inch, and they’ll take a mile.

The more Yang Ningzheng tried to plead with him, the less likely Liu Xinping was to keep him.

Liu Xinping glanced arrogantly at Yang Ningzheng. "Little Yang, do you know how I usually train dogs? The moment a dog bites me, I have it killed immediately."

"In my eyes, you’re just like a dog I’ve raised. When you bite me in front of others, how could I possibly tolerate you?"

Yang Ningzheng was lost for words.

The secretary quickly prepared all the documents and brought them into Liu Xinping’s office.

Liu Xinping deliberately set up the conference room’s large screen, domineeringly broadcasting the sight of Yang Ningzheng signing the resignation report to all the subsidiary companies, leaving him no way to salvage the situation.

Yang Ningzheng abandoned his earlier subservience and sat upright.

Yang Ningzheng said calmly, "Thank you, Director Liu, and the company for nurturing me over the years. If fate allows us to meet again, I hope you’ll continue to look after me." Follow current novels on novel-fire.net

Liu Xinping sneered, "Save the pleasantries. You are a dog my Liu Family doesn’t want anymore. Once you leave my company, don’t you dare say you’ve ever worked under me; I can’t afford to lose face over that!"

Liu Xinping showed Yang Ningzheng no courtesy whatsoever.

Offend me and expect to get off scot-free? In your dreams! He really thinks Fu Bing can secure him a great future? Fu Bing has no deep connections in the medical field. No matter how much she stirs things up, it’s just minor disturbances. A big wave will soon come crashing down, and Fu Bing and everything she has will vanish into thin air.

Liu Xinping’s words were clearly heard by tens of thousands of employees in the Liu Pharmaceutical Group through the video.

They felt a chilling sense of "when the hare is dead, the hound is cooked."

This was especially true for the executives at the same level as Yang Ningzheng.

They were all older than Yang Ningzheng and had personally witnessed his hard-fought rise.

He had created value for the company far exceeding what might be expected of his capabilities, pushing the Liu Family to the pinnacle as the number one pharmaceutical group.

Furthermore, he had generated tremendous wealth for the Liu Family.

And this was how he ended up. These people from the Liu Family were truly ingrates.

After signing his name, Yang Ningzheng wanted to return to his office to collect his belongings.

Liu Xinping said, "Everything in the company belongs to the company. You have no right to take anything away."

"I have personal belongings in my office."

"Who knows if your personal items contain company secrets? You can’t take anything."

"Director Liu, doing this will dishearten the employees who have stood by you. Are you sure you want to disregard their feelings just to spite me?"

"You think too highly of yourself. You’re just a drop in the ocean. One more or one less of you—it’s insignificant."

Liu Xinping gestured for the security guards to take him away.

The news of Yang Ningzheng being expelled from the company spread quickly throughout Jiangcheng, and it also reached Jiangnan.

When Ren Ye heard the news, he was drinking tea with President Han.

Ren Ye was speechless.

"The good days of that fool Liu Xinping are over."

President Han had long been dissatisfied with Liu Xinping and said, "Fu Bing is growing fast, but she still can’t replace Liu Pharmaceutical’s position; the Liu Family needs to hold on for a few more years."

"I don’t think so," Ren Ye countered. "Given Old Jiang’s age, it’s uncertain when he’ll pass. We need to get this done while Old Jiang is still alive. Once Old Jiang... passes away, it will be even harder for Fu Bing to take that position."

President Han set down his teacup. "Old Ren, I wouldn’t be this candid with others, but with you, I’ll be as open as possible."

"All I can tell you is that someone else is slated for that position."

Ren Ye, keeping his composure, asked, "Qin Jinhai?"

President Han nodded silently.

"Qin Jinhai is Old Jiang’s youngest disciple and has led China’s medical team to dazzling achievements. While he’s still alive, he is the most suitable person for that position."

"His reputation isn’t good. Are you willing to risk giving him such an important position? Aren’t you afraid of causing dissatisfaction among others?" Ren Ye did not express his own dissatisfaction.

"The confessions of Qin Shuang and Qin Sheng have cleared him of all suspicions and damaging information. The public will soon forget his past due to new gossip; few will remember what Qin Jinhai once did."

"Instead, they will remember the miracles he has created."

President Han’s lips curved into a smile involuntarily. "The world is so lenient with men, especially successful men."

"Don’t give me that high-sounding talk. What benefits did Old Jiang offer for you to grant him such a significant favor?"

President Han didn’t answer.

Ren Ye, being tactful, didn’t press the issue further.

They drank their tea in silence.

A cool breeze rustled their hair, carrying an eerie scent with it.

Yang Ningzheng did not stay in Jiangcheng. He returned to Jiangnan with his mother and cousin that very day.

His mother, Liao Sijun, sighed. "You’ve always had your own strong opinions, and I’ve never interfered with your decisions. But now that you’ve stubbornly chosen this path and haven’t achieved the results you expected, what will you do in the future?"

Yang Ningzheng’s hands paused as he was packing. "Mom, what are you talking about?"

"Who else could be in your heart besides Fu Bing?"

"I once saw her photo and autograph in your room and just thought you were a fan. I never imagined you’d kept her in your heart for so many years, but she..." She could never love you back.

Liao Sijun didn’t want to be too blunt.

Yang Ningzheng looked down, sunlight casting from behind him, enveloping him completely in its glow.

He suddenly seemed more vulnerable.

"If you’re worried I won’t marry, you can rest assured. I will marry."

"That’s not what I mean. I know your temperament; pressuring you would only make you more upset, and I can’t bear to do that. I’m just afraid the more you give, the harder it will be for you to withdraw."

"If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be who I am now."

Yang Ningzheng said just that and went upstairs to continue packing.

Liao Sijun watched Yang Ningzheng’s retreating figure, feeling a wave of helplessness.