"What do you understand as a live-in son-in-law?"
"Selling off the branch company might seem like a loss on the surface, but it's a temporary measure to stem the bleeding! If you continue to mess things up, the entire Tang Corporation will be finished!"
"Also, remember to call me President Tang from now on. What do you mean by 'that guy'? Is that how you speak to people?"
Tang Xiong glared fiercely at Ye Cangtian, his gaze filled with contempt and disdain.
He naturally knew Ye Cangtian's relationship with Tang Xinwan, and had also inquired about his background.
As for the underground forces Ye Cangtian was acquainted with in Yangzhou, they were all unsavory characters. Besides, he wasn't without his own backing, so he felt perfectly secure.
"You look down on me?"
Ye Cangtian chuckled, walked up to Tang Xiong, and slowly raised his large hand, asking, "Do you recognize this?"
"A hand!"
Tang Xiong glanced at Ye Cangtian's hand. Not only did he show no fear, but he even puffed out his chest.
"What? You dare to hit me? I warn you, I am the new president. Hitting me is insubordination!"
*Slap!*
As soon as Tang Xiong's words fell, Ye Cangtian's hand struck him heavily across the face.
Instantly, Tang Xiong let out a scream, was sent flying, and landed in a heap on the side, spitting out a mouthful of blood mixed with a few broken teeth.
"So what if I hit you because I don't like you? Insubordination? You're nothing!"
Ye Cangtian pursed his lips and said indifferently.
"You! You dare to hit me!"
Tang Xiong, clutching his swollen, red cheek, pointed at Ye Cangtian, enraged.
He hadn't expected Ye Cangtian to actually dare to lay a hand on him, and on his first day in office, in front of everyone.
How could he possibly save face now!
"Are you two idiots? Why haven't you acted yet!"
Tang Xiong roared, and the two burly men in black beside him finally reacted, rushing towards Ye Cangtian.
*Hmph!*
Seeing the two strong men charge forward, Ye Cangtian snorted, his body coiling like a spring as he sprang out.
*Bang! Bang!*
In an instant, two muffled thuds echoed. Before the black-clad strongmen could even land their attacks, they were sent flying by Ye Cangtian, crashing heavily to the ground.
One fainted, while the other writhed in agony.
This...
What kind of trash is this?
Seeing his two strongmen so easily defeated, Tang Xiong was utterly stunned. Weren't they supposed to be incredibly strong and rarely matched?
He had spent a fortune to hire these experts to showcase his status.
How could they lose their fighting ability after just one exchange? They were practically useless!
"Tang Xiong, are you still planning to make a move?"
Ye Cangtian turned back, looking at the newly risen Tang Xiong with a smile.
Tang Xiong's body trembled, but instead of retreating, he advanced, pointing at Ye Cangtian's nose and saying, "Ye Cangtian, so what if you can fight? I am now the new president of the Tang Corporation."
"I have the right to make you, Tang Xinwan, and everyone here, leave the company immediately. Otherwise, I will call the police and have you forcibly dispersed!"
The entire Tang Corporation, including this branch company, was now under his control.
As long as he wished, he could dismiss everyone here, or even forcibly sell the company, and no one could stop him.
"Call the police? Be my guest..."
Ye Cangtian sneered, about to step forward to further teach Tang Xiong a lesson.
But before he could finish, Tang Xinwan grabbed him. "Forget it, it's pointless to argue with him. Let's go back first!"
Tang Xinwan didn't want to cause trouble. Arguing with Tang Xiong was meaningless. The most crucial thing now was to resolve the issues of the employees at the two pharmaceutical companies.
As long as the two pharmaceutical companies operated normally, the branch company could bring huge profits to the Tang Corporation.
At that time, not only would the shareholder meeting's proposal to sell the branch company be dismissed, but it would also prove Tang Xinwan's decision was correct, and Tang Xiong would naturally be overthrown.
Therefore, Tang Xinwan had to seize every moment to resolve these matters.
Murong Yu also nodded slightly and headed towards the main entrance without hesitation. Without Tang Xinwan, this Kyoto branch company was not worth staying for.
"Haha! Go back!"
"Watch everything you built with your own hands be sold off by me!"
"Oh, and I forgot to tell you, I've already arranged for buyers before coming here, and we'll be signing the contract soon!"
Watching Tang Xinwan leave with unwillingness, Tang Xiong became even more triumphant, shouting loudly at her retreating back.
How could he leave Tang Xinwan any room to turn things around?
"You!"
Tang Xinwan turned back angrily, pointing at Tang Xiong, her body trembling.
Once the branch company was sold, this would be the biggest loss for the Tang Corporation, and it would mean the complete failure of the Tang Corporation's expansion into the Kyoto market, making it unlikely to ever have another chance.
But now, she could do nothing but watch helplessly.
"Nice one, Tang Xiong, you actually have some brains! A well-thought-out plan."
"It's just that I have some not-so-good news. Do you want to hear it?"
At this moment, Ye Cangtian clapped his hands, a smile on his face, and said to Tang Xiong.
"Hm?"
"You think you can still turn things around?"
"Alright, I'd like to hear what bad news could possibly allow you to make a comeback!"
Tang Xiong glanced at Ye Cangtian and said with a cold smile.
In broad daylight, there was no way the other party would truly kill him. As long as he was alive, the sales contract for today would be signed, and Tang Xinwan's era would come to an end!
No one could change that.
"Wife, Miss Murong, you were in a meeting just now and didn't have your phones on, so I answered the call to Miss Murong's office..."
Ye Cangtian briefly explained the content of the call.
The call was from Niu Li and Ma Qun, informing them that the employees had returned to their posts, meaning Fuze and Cangsheng Pharmaceuticals were officially back in operation!
Huh?
Upon hearing this news, Murong Yu and Tang Xinwan exchanged glances and were stunned on the spot.
Just a moment ago, they were racking their brains for ways to get the two pharmaceutical companies operational, to reduce and mitigate losses. Tang Xinwan had even been removed from her position by the shareholder meeting because of this.
But now, with a twist of fate, tens of thousands of workers had returned voluntarily.
How was this possible!
Tang Xinwan glanced at Ye Cangtian and said, "What time is it? Stop messing around and let's go back!"
Tang Xinwan truly couldn't believe it, thinking Ye Cangtian was just making up a lie to placate Tang Xiong.
"Wife, don't you even trust me?"
"When have I ever lied to you?"
Ye Cangtian looked at Tang Xinwan with a smile. Tang Xinwan was immediately taken aback; whether it was true or false could be confirmed with a single question.
She quickly gave Murong Yu a meaningful look.
Murong Yu instantly understood, took out her phone, and began to make inquiries.
The results were obvious: everything Ye Cangtian had said was true.
"Impossible!"
On the other side, Tang Xiong's expression changed drastically.
Originally, like Tang Xinwan, he thought this was all Ye Cangtian's theatrics. But upon hearing Murong Yu's confirmation, he immediately cried out.
He couldn't bear this blow.
If everything was true, then not only was there no need to sell the Kyoto branch company, but it would also receive strong support from the shareholder meeting.
This meant that Tang Xinwan's decision was correct, and he, the newly appointed president, would lose support and be reduced to his original state.
The most difficult thing to accept was that he had openly challenged Tang Xinwan. Would Tang Xinwan let him off in the future?
"The facts speak louder than words. If you don't believe it, feel free to investigate now!"
Tang Xinwan gained confidence and said coldly to Tang Xiong.
Tang Xiong gritted his teeth and glared at Tang Xinwan, saying fiercely, "Even if everything is true, do you think you can win? Don't forget, I am now the president appointed by the Tang Corporation shareholder meeting!"
Tang Xiong's words were clear: even if Tang Xinwan could regain her presidential position later, what of it?
As long as he signed the sales contract today, Tang Xinwan's foundation would be ruined. The shareholding of the direct lineage wouldn't change significantly, and his family would definitely do everything to ensure his succession as president.
Although this move was indeed a huge loss for the Tang Corporation, he had no way back and could only go all out.
This scoundrel is going to drag us all down!
Did he truly disregard the interests of the Tang Corporation?
Tang Xinwan naturally understood Tang Xiong's words, but she was powerless now. It would take time for the shareholder meeting to change its mind, and during that time, Tang Xiong could do many things.
She couldn't even stop him!
It seemed she could only rely on that scoundrel!
For the sake of the Tang Corporation, it wouldn't hurt to let him cause a scene...
"Yo! What's all this excitement here?"
"President Tang, your efficiency is quite low. The extraneous personnel haven't been cleared out yet?"
Just then, another voice came from the entrance. Turning to look, two groups of people appeared at the doorway.