Chapter 916: Chapter 916

Although Ding Fan's punch didn't land on the security guards, it was still a shocking display to them.

You have to understand, Ding Fan's punch was beyond fierce. The wall was made of cement bricks, yet Ding Fan managed to shatter it with just his bare fists.

How could the security guards not be astonished?

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and deal with him!" Section Chief Wang shouted furiously when he saw the guards hesitating, showing no intention to act. At that moment, he looked like he might explode.

The security guards exchanged uneasy glances. Although they were reluctant to provoke Ding Fan, the boss had given an order—how could they refuse to act?

After all, Huaxia Group provided excellent benefits for its security staff. Losing this job would be a huge loss.

So, the four guards steeled themselves for a showdown with Ding Fan, despite their reluctance.

But just as the four guards were about to rush forward, a voice came from outside.

The voice belonged to a woman. Despite its softness, it silenced everyone in the room instantly.

The Huaxia Group employees were all too familiar with that voice. Who else could it be but Qin Manshu?

The four guards immediately stepped back obediently. They hadn't wanted to fight anyway, and with Qin Manshu's command, they were happy to stand down.

A moment later, accompanied by the sound of footsteps, Qin Manshu entered the interview room.

Everyone in the room instantly straightened up and stood respectfully to the side. After all, the Huaxia Group's predecessor had been Qin's Group, and these people were well acquainted with Qin Manshu.

Section Chief Wang now felt waves of panic surging in his heart.

He recalled Ding Fan mentioning earlier that he had made a phone call. At the time, Wang had dismissed it as bragging. But now, seeing Manager Qin show up in person…

Could it be… had Qin Manshu really been called here by this kid?

The thought made Wang break out in a cold sweat. Qin Manshu was no ordinary person. If Ding Fan had truly summoned her, then who on earth was Ding Fan?

Wang also recalled Ding Fan's casual tone when calling Qin Manshu earlier—it had been notably informal.

Having Qin Manshu's direct number was impressive enough, but speaking to her with such nonchalance implied that Ding Fan was even more extraordinary.

"Manager Qin…" Although Wang was the highest-ranking person in the interview room, he hurriedly stepped forward, intending to say something.

However, Qin Manshu had no interest in hearing him out. She waved him off and immediately took out her phone to dial a number.

Ding Fan remained silent on the side. Disguised as he was, it was indeed difficult for Qin Manshu to recognize him. She was clearly verifying his identity.

Lately, Ding Fan had often spoken to Qin Manshu about cultivation matters, so his use of a disguise wouldn't surprise her too much.

After dialing, it didn't take long before Ding Fan's phone started ringing.

Upon confirming that Ding Fan's phone matched the number she dialed, Qin Manshu promptly hung up.

Section Chief Wang and the man and woman beside him were completely dumbfounded.

They had seen it clearly—when Qin Manshu called, Ding Fan's phone rang immediately. And after she hung up, Ding Fan's phone stopped ringing.

There was no mistaking it—Ding Fan had indeed called Qin Manshu earlier.

"What happened just now?" After verifying Ding Fan's identity, Qin Manshu didn't make a fuss. Instead, she turned to ask the three people responsible for the interviews.

Normally, Ding Fan didn't involve himself in company matters. The fact that he had stepped forward now indicated that something was seriously wrong.

"Manager Qin, here's what happened: just now, this dumbass… this kid walked in and started publicly insulting the three interview officials…" Before Wang or the others could explain, Sun Wei, the man Ding Fan had flipped over earlier, immediately spoke up.

Sun Wei had been humiliated by Ding Fan and saw this as a chance to use Qin Manshu to exact revenge.

"Oh? Insulted?" Qin Manshu's expression darkened, her gaze turning sharp. "There must be a reason for that, though."

Her change in demeanor didn't escape Section Chief Wang's notice. He frowned deeply, sensing trouble.

Wang wasn't a fool—far from it. His intelligence was precisely why he had climbed to his current position.

From Ding Fan's earlier call to Qin Manshu, and now her subtle reactions, Wang felt more than 50% certain that Manager Qin was going to side with Ding Fan.

Wang's mind raced as he calculated his next move.

Meanwhile, clueless about the shift in dynamics, Sun Wei eagerly jumped in front of Qin Manshu to answer her question about why Ding Fan had insulted the interview officials. "I know exactly why! Earlier, this kid was causing chaos outside and disrupting the interview process, so his qualifications were revoked. I'm sure he barged in here to vent his frustrations over that!"

A hint of evident displeasure flickered across Qin Manshu's eyes. She turned to Section Chief Wang. "Section Chief Wang, is this true?"

Wang stepped forward, adjusting his tie and clearing his throat nervously. "Manager Qin, the truth isn't precisely like that."

Sun Wei had been certain his uncle would back him and take Ding Fan down. He never expected Wang would suddenly throw him under the bus by saying his account was inaccurate.

Even Ding Fan, silent up until now, raised an eyebrow at Wang's unexpected statement.

Wang continued, "Manager Qin, all this mess was entirely my fault. My nephew wanted to join Huaxia Company, but I didn't want him participating in the selection process. When he showed up anyway, I told him not to enter and asked him to leave. But…"

Wang cast a glance at the man and woman beside him before continuing, "But Xiao Zheng and Xiao Min insisted my nephew had talent… Their persistence influenced me, and I made the wrong decision. I reluctantly allowed it. Later, this young man came in to criticize us, and I've now realized my mistake. I ask for your reprimand, Manager Qin."

Wang finished his plea by standing at attention, looking genuinely remorseful.

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Xiao Zheng and Xiao Min, who had been assisting Wang the whole time, felt their blood boil. Wang had just neatly shifted all blame onto them. According to his narrative, Wang was guilty of negligence, but their guilt was far worse—accused of abusing their authority to curry favor with their superior.

"Manager Qin, that's not how it happened! At the time…" Xiao Zheng started to protest, unwilling to take the fall after they had been helping Wang earlier.

But before Xiao Zheng could finish speaking, Wang interrupted him. "We have surveillance footage here. If Manager Qin wants verification, we can review the tapes to confirm the truth. You'll see my statements hold up completely."

Xiao Zheng and Xiao Min, lacking Wang's seasoned cunning, were utterly trapped. Wang's every word had been calculated, leaving them with no way to refute him.

By now, Ding Fan understood Wang's intentions clearly. With the situation spiraling out of control, Wang had decided on damage control by sacrificing Xiao Zheng and Xiao Min to save himself.

Ding Fan couldn't help but feel sorry for Xiao Zheng and Xiao Min. They had tried sucking up to Wang Zaihe for possible rewards, yet here they were—betrayed at the first sign of trouble.

"Young man, I'm truly sorry for my harsh words earlier. I apologize!" Wang Zaihe walked up to Ding Fan and bowed to him respectfully, trying to mend relations.

The person most shocked by this was none other than Wang's nephew, Sun Wei.

Sun Wei had suffered humiliation, and now his uncle chose not to defend him but even went out of his way to apologize to Ding Fan.

In Sun Wei's eyes, his uncle must have lost his mind.

"Uncle, have you gone mad? That kid humiliated us, and now you…" Sun Wei protested angrily.

As soon as Sun Wei opened his mouth, Wang Zaihe slapped him hard across the face, leaving one side of his face swollen and red.

"Wang Zaihe, are you stupid?! What the hell are you hitting me for?" Sun Wei yelled, regaining his composure. "What the hell is your problem?"

Wang Zaihe, his full name now called out by an enraged Sun Wei, froze momentarily.

Sun Wei's parents were also prominent figures, and he had never faced such humiliation before.

Wang Zaihe simply wanted things to settle quietly, but now his idiotic nephew was openly yelling insults in front of Manager Qin. This made Wang incapable of keeping his composure.

"What are you standing around for? Get him out of here!" Wang barked at the four security guards.

The guards, eager to impress with the general manager present, sprang into action immediately. Catching Ding Fan earlier had made them hesitate, but handling Sun Wei now posed no problem.

As Sun Wei tried to resist, several kicks swiftly subdued him, and the guards restrained him completely.

"Wang Zaihe, didn't you tell my dad you needed a million yuan to get me into Huaxia Group? And now you're helping outsiders to bully me! I won't take this! I refuse!" Sun Wei shouted incessantly on the ground.

Wang Zaihe wished he could make Sun Wei disappear. Manager Qin was right there, and Sun Wei's loud accusations could be the end of him.