"Didn't you hear what I said earlier? You just refused to believe me?"
Lu Yang sighed and walked straight inside.
"Chairman, I was wrong. Please give me another chance. I'll do anything!"
The woman prostrated herself on the ground, grabbing Lu Yang's thigh and begging incessantly. She deliberately pulled down her collar, revealing a expanse of white chest, her cleavage spilling out.
"Throw her out!"
Lu Yang didn't even glance at her, saying coldly, before following Lin Guoxiong towards the Chairman's office in the Haitong Building.
"Director Lu, the Ye family's affairs are being handled. It's estimated that by today, the Ye family will be exposed. We've already gathered evidence of their years of tax evasion and submitted it to the relevant departments. They are currently verifying it!"
Before Lu Yang could speak, Lin Guoxiong informed him of the Ye family's situation.
"Good, Old Lin, you've done well. I'm very confident leaving the Haitong Group in your care!"
Lu Yang nodded with satisfaction upon hearing Lin Guoxiong's report.
"Thank you for your cultivation, Director Lu!"
"This is the Supreme Card of our Haitong Group. With this card, you will have unimpeded access to all the stores under the Haitong Group!"
"This is a black card with a limit of ten billion. You can swipe it as you please!"
As Lin Guoxiong spoke, he presented the Supreme Card, a symbol of status, and the black card to Lu Yang with both hands. He understood that Lu Yang's identity was sensitive and needed to remain discreet, so he acknowledged Lu Yang's position in this manner.
"Old Lin, you've been very thoughtful!"
Lu Yang accepted the cards, understanding Lin Guoxiong's gesture, and put them away.
"It's no trouble at all. Director Lu, since you have time now, I will immediately convene a board meeting and have all the directors come to see you!"
Lin Guoxiong said, looking at Lu Yang.
"Alright, but make it quick. I have to go back and cook later!"
Lu Yang glanced at the time on his old flip phone, shaking his head and saying sheepishly.
"Cook?"
Lin Guoxiong was slightly taken aback but didn't probe further. His assistant then proceeded to make the arrangements.
Half an hour later, in the conference room of Haitong Group, all the directors and senior executives of Haitong Group were present. They looked at the unfamiliar young man sitting in the Chairman's seat, each contemplating their own agenda.
Although it was Lu Yang's first time dealing with such a large corporation, he felt no timidity. On the contrary, he was filled with fighting spirit.
He had graduated from Jiangbei University, a prestigious institution in China, with a major in Business Administration. His theoretical knowledge was solid, and he had once led his team to win a gold medal in the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) sand table simulation competition.
This was the perfect opportunity for him to test his skills with the Haitong Group.
Seated in the Chairman's chair, Lu Yang listened to the company's operational status and then conveyed two directives.
First, to formulate this year's investment plan.
Second, to double the salaries of all employees in Haitong Group.
Upon hearing Lu Yang's announcement, everyone was instantly excited. They hadn't expected the young Chairman to be so decisive and treat his employees so well. A new leader initiating a salary increase immediately filled everyone with enthusiasm and greater support for the newly appointed young Chairman.
Next, each department reported on their work. Lu Yang sat in the Chairman's seat, listening attentively.
Midway through the meeting, Lu Yang's phone rang. It was Li Xiumei.
Lu Yang dared not delay and answered the call, instantly silencing the entire conference room.
"You useless good-for-nothing, don't you even know what time it is? Aren't you coming back to cook? Do you want me to starve to death!"
Before Lu Yang could speak, Li Xiumei's hysterical shouts erupted from the phone.
Lu Yang's expression turned cold. He directly hung up the phone and walked out.
"What is going on here? The dignified Chairman of Haitong Group is being yelled at like a dog?"
Everyone stood there, bewildered, not understanding what had happened. The air seemed to have frozen. It was only after more than ten seconds that Lin Guoxiong stood up and announced the end of the meeting.
Lu Yang bought groceries at a nearby market, parked his electric scooter, and hurried home to prepare dinner.
At that moment, Li Xiumei was sitting on the sofa, holding a comb and continuously grooming the Teddy bear in her arms.
Although she had decided to divorce Tang Shimin and kick Lu Yang out, she still intended to squeeze every last drop of value out of Lu Yang before the formal divorce.
Seeing the dog, Lu Yang suddenly felt a chill run through him.
"Oh no, I forgot to buy dog food for Teddy today!"
Every Monday, Lu Yang was supposed to buy dog food for the Teddy bear that Li Xiumei kept. Today was Monday, but Lu Yang had forgotten due to being busy with other matters.
"Hurry up and get my baby's dog food. If my baby gets skinny from hunger, I'll skin you alive!"
Li Xiumei shouted coldly.
"I forgot to buy it!"
Lu Yang stated directly, no longer exhibiting his usual meekness.
"What? You forgot?"
"You worthless wretch, you're deliberately trying to starve my baby!"
"Go kneel on the washboard. You're not allowed to get up until I've bought the dog food!"
Li Xiumei slapped at Lu Yang's face, but he easily dodged it.
"How dare you dodge? Just you wait, I'll settle this with you when I get back!"
Li Xiumei cursed fiercely, then hugged the Teddy bear and quickly walked out.
Lu Yang walked over and looked at the washboard, which had already been kneeling on and deformed. He did not kneel. His status was now vastly different from before. Although Lu Yang had no intention of revealing his identity, he would no longer passively accept mistreatment as he had in the past.
At this moment, Tang Shimin came out of the room and, upon seeing Lu Yang, excitedly ran to him.
"Lu Yang, I want to eat spicy chips again. Buy me another packet!"
Tang Shimin said sweetly to Lu Yang.
"Okay, after we have lunch, I'll take you to buy them!"
Lu Yang smiled slightly, tied on an apron, and entered the kitchen. In half an hour, Lu Yang had prepared four dishes and one soup, each tasting excellent.
In the three years he had been in the Tang family, Lu Yang hadn't learned much else, but his cooking skills had improved remarkably. His culinary expertise was good enough to work in a high-end restaurant.
Seeing that Li Xiumei and Tang Mingde had not yet returned, and Tang Shimin's stomach was rumbling with hunger, Lu Yang and Tang Shimin quickly ate their meal and then went out for a walk.
As they went downstairs, Lu Yang saw a crowd gathered nearby. Curiosity piqued, he pulled Tang Shimin closer to investigate. He discovered that Li Xiumei, on her electric scooter, had actually scratched a Porsche.
At that moment, Li Xiumei, still holding the Teddy bear, was being grabbed by the collar by a security guard. The expression on her face clearly conveyed utter humiliation.
"You scratched someone's car and tried to run? What were you thinking? Wait for the owner to come and pay up!"
The security guard shouted coldly at Li Xiumei.
"It wasn't intentional! Why should I pay? Besides, his car was parked here, obstructing my electric scooter!"
Li Xiumei retorted loudly and shamelessly.