Han Wenkang's words immediately drew the attention of the shareholders.
Han Xiyao narrowed her eyes slightly, feeling a growing sense of unease.
"Wenkang, do you have anything else?" the shareholders asked.
Han Wenkang stepped forward, looking at Han Xiyao with disappointment.
"Xiyao, your actions today have deeply disappointed me. No one wanted the losses at the pharmaceutical factory."
"But to shirk responsibility, you've framed me for it."
"Doing this truly chills me to the bone."
"Therefore, since you were the first to act without benevolence, you cannot blame your uncle for acting without righteousness."
With that said.
Han Wenkang gave Han Xiyao no chance to retort and turned directly to the shareholders.
He spoke righteously.
"Everyone, you are all aware of the bet between Han Xiyao and me."
"Whoever loses will not be allowed to interfere in any matters of the marketing department."
"However, given Han Xiyao's framing of me today, I wish to request the board to add an extra condition."
"When the bet concludes in three days, if Han Xiyao loses, she must relinquish her position as CEO and cease all involvement with the Han Group from then on!"
"..."
After Han Wenkang finished speaking.
The shareholders fell silent, beginning to deliberate.
"Han Wenkang, you're taking advantage of a difficult situation!" Han Xiyao shouted angrily.
With the current problems at the pharmaceutical factory, Han Xiyao's chances of winning the bet against Han Wenkang had already significantly decreased.
Now, this scoundrel Han Wenkang was even raising the stakes!
"Heh, taking advantage of a difficult situation? That's because you acted unrighteously first; you can't blame me!" Han Wenkang sneered.
"You..." Han Xiyao felt incredibly wronged.
She knew perfectly well who was behind the sabotage, yet she was powerless.
"You know better than anyone whether I've wronged you! After all, with the orders from the Guan and Luo families unable to be delivered on time, you are the ultimate winner!"
Han Wenkang shook his head.
"I don't wish to engage in useless arguments with you, unless you can provide evidence."
Afterward.
Han Wenkang looked at the shareholders and reiterated.
"Everyone, what do you think of my proposal?"
"Also, I'd like to remind everyone that the other day, Han Xiyao invested 150 million to try and win over Nangong Yi's cooperation."
"And the result? She's now fallen out with the Nangong family, and the cooperation is uncertain when it will proceed."
"Furthermore, the oversight at the pharmaceutical factory today, even excluding profits and only considering costs, has resulted in a loss of at least 200 million."
Han Wenkang was clearly well-prepared, stating his points logically.
This immediately caused the shareholders to gather and whisper amongst themselves.
Soon.
The shareholders reached a decision, and a representative stepped forward.
"Wenkang has a point. Although Xiyao has achieved some things during her tenure as CEO, compared to the recent mistakes..."
"Indeed, her contributions are outweighed by her errors."
"The board agrees to add a condition to your bet."
"If Xiyao loses, she will step down as CEO and no longer be involved in Han Group's affairs."
Han Wenkang immediately smiled. "Haha, you are all wise."
Han Xiyao's expression was extremely grim, and she felt utterly stifled!
"Han Wenkang, can you be any more shameless! I'm telling you, I absolutely will not agree to this!"
With the pharmaceutical factory in disarray.
It was impossible for the orders from the Guan and Luo families to be delivered on time.
Han Wenkang's act of raising the stakes was no different from kicking someone when they were down.
Even if Han Xiyao were foolish, she would never agree to this!
"Heh! Disagree?"
"That's not up to you. For the development of the Han Group, this matter is settled." The shareholders were very displeased and immediately retorted.
Han Wenkang also followed with a laugh.
"Xiyao, don't wear such a long face. There are still three days until our bet concludes."
"If you truly can't bear to part with the CEO position, you might as well try harder. Perhaps you'll win against me?" Han Wenkang said with a smile.
Han Xiyao glared at them, her face full of anger.
It seemed.
These people were determined to force her resignation.
Now...
With the pharmaceutical factory incident, what else could she do?
Han Xiyao fell into thought.
She and her father indeed held the most shares in the Han Group.
However, Han Wenkang and the shareholders, by uniting, did have the power to remove her.
Unless...
Only Han Xiyao was unsure if that person would help her.
...
"Well said. There are still three days left, so it's hard to say who will win or lose."
"However, I am curious."
"If you are the one who loses in three days, what then?"
As Han Xiyao despaired, Zhang Yang returned and stood beside her.
Although the production workshop of the pharmaceutical factory was large.
Zhang Yang's hearing was extraordinary, and everything that had just happened here had not escaped him.
Therefore.
After resolving the issue with the incorrectly mixed liquid, he gave a few instructions to Director Li.
He then rushed back to support Han Xiyao.
"You think my father will lose? You must be dreaming! Can't you see the current situation?" Han Shaowei scoffed.
"Since it's a bet, it's natural that anyone could lose." Zhang Yang shook his head.
He then looked at Han Wenkang and asked, "Director Han, what do you think?"
Han Wenkang did not answer immediately, scrutinizing Zhang Yang thoughtfully.
Upon seeing Zhang Yang's confident demeanor, he worried there might be a trick.
However.
After careful consideration, Han Wenkang couldn't think of any reason he would lose.
Even if Zhang Yang intervened and persuaded the Guan and Luo families not to demand liquidated damages from Han Xiyao.
Still.
The 600 million order from these two families would definitely not be delivered on time in three days.
Therefore, it would naturally not count as profit for the Han Group.
As for his side.
Besides Qin Shengnan's help, he also had a most important trump card.
So...
In three days.
Han Xiyao was bound to lose!
"If I lose, what do you think should happen?" Han Wenkang retorted confidently.
"Then naturally, it would be the same as Xiyao's situation: leave the Han Group and hand over all authority." Zhang Yang raised an eyebrow, speaking confidently.
Han Wenkang narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly laughed.
"Good, then it's settled. All shareholders will bear witness in three days!"
"But can you make decisions for Han Xiyao? Don't go back on your word later."
Zhang Yang smiled.
"Of course, I can. I agree on Xiyao's behalf, but I hope you can still smile this happily in three days."
Han Wenkang let out a cold snort.
Not wanting to waste any more words, he left with the shareholders.
"..."
The shareholders departed.
Han Xiyao's expression was extremely serious, and she glared fiercely at Zhang Yang!
When Zhang Yang had agreed on her behalf just now, she had wanted to refuse!
But Zhang Yang had held her back, giving her no opportunity!
In fact, Han Xiyao had a way to resolve the situation when Han Wenkang and the shareholders pressured her to resign.
This was because.
There was another shareholder in the Han Group who had never interfered in any matters.
He was the only non-family shareholder of the Han Group, the third-largest shareholder, Han's.
Li Dabai's father, Li Jiangshan.
If he were to help Han Xiyao.
Then, even if Han Xiyao lost, it would at most be a minor concession of power.
She wouldn't have to worry about resigning as CEO.
However, with Zhang Yang's actions just now, it was as if she had agreed herself.
So, if she lost, she would have to abide by it!
"Zhang Yang, you were too impulsive just now. This leaves me with no room for retreat!" Han Xiyao said with displeasure.
Zhang Yang had anticipated her reaction.
"Xiyao, don't worry. Trust me, Han Wenkang will be the one to lose in three days," Zhang Yang said with a smile.
However, Han Xiyao didn't believe him at all.
"In this situation, how can you tell me we can still win?"
"Don't rush. We are definitely going to win. If you don't believe me, look outside and see who's coming," Zhang Yang said with a smile.