Zhan Jiayi realized at this moment that the one attacking Xie Corporation from the shadows was none other than Huangfu Group, and they intended to acquire Xie Corporation!
She looked at these people, feeling that the tide had turned and there was no hope of recovery.
At this moment, a shareholder following Huangfu Sishu spoke loudly, "Don't count on this woman to honor the shares you hold. It's better to sell them to Huangfu Group now. They are offering a price higher than the stock market!"
All the shareholders rushed towards Huangfu Sishu, wanting to sell their shares.
Huangfu Sishu did not rush to acquire their shares. Instead, he walked towards Zhan Jiayi with a smile and said, "Mrs. Xie, I admire you for holding Xie Corporation together until today. Why don't you hand over your shares to Huangfu Group? At least you won't be completely ruined when it goes bankrupt."
Zhan Jiayi was surprised that the renowned Huangfu Group of Lancheng could be so despicable, resorting to any means necessary to bring down Xie Corporation.
She couldn't believe that Huangfu Group would do this for Feng Rou, who only had a slight connection to them.
"I will not sell the shares I hold, nor the shares held by the Xie family, to you, even if they turn into a pile of waste paper!"
Huangfu Sishu gave her a thumbs-up and said, "Mrs. Xie, you are indeed talented. However, I am now the largest shareholder of Xie Corporation. Please leave. You are not needed at today's shareholder meeting."
"The largest shareholder?" Zhan Jiayi couldn't believe it, thinking he was exaggerating. She said with a laugh, "When did you become the largest shareholder? My husband holds the most shares."
Huangfu Sishu called for the group's legal counsel and had the counsel show her the documents.
Zhan Jiayi quickly flipped through the documents. Huangfu Group had now acquired over forty percent of Xie Corporation's shares.
If all the shareholders present sold their shares to him today, it would reach over sixty percent, exceeding all the shares held by the Xie family.
She was stunned.
Huangfu Group's legal counsel said to her, "Mrs. Xie, do you need me to explain these documents to you? Mr. Huangfu has asked you to leave. Please do not stay here any longer; it will only cause embarrassment for everyone."
Zhan Jiayi angrily threw the documents in her hand upwards and turned to leave the conference room.
The reality had dealt her a cruel blow. She walked out of Xie Corporation's main entrance, on the verge of collapse.
Old Zhou caught up with her from behind, shouting, "Manager Zhan, Manager Zhan! What should we do now? There must be a way!"
Zhan Jiayi stopped, trying her best to appear calm. She turned to Old Zhou and said, "I'm sorry, there is no other way. You don't need to follow me. Go and sell your shares to Huangfu Group. You have a family to support. Whatever choice you make, I won't blame you."
"Is there really no other way?" Old Zhou said, still unwilling to believe. "I've spent my whole life working for Xie Corporation. If Xie Corporation collapses, what good is that money to me? I..."
"Old Zhou, even if Xie Corporation collapses, your life must go on. Thank you for your loyalty. I will tell the old madam and Zhendong. You don't need to feel guilty. At this time, you can only make the choice that is most beneficial to yourself."
After speaking, she gave Old Zhou a comforting look and walked away again.
Sitting in the car, she pondered how to explain this to the old madam, but she had to go to the hospital.
With such a major incident at Xie Corporation, she couldn't keep it from the old madam.
As she was about to start the car, Lian Ma called her.
"Madam, please come to the hospital quickly," Lian Ma's voice was anxious. "The old madam, the old madam is dying..."
"I'm coming right away. Make sure to do everything possible to save the old madam!" She hung up and drove to the hospital.
When she arrived at the VIP ward, she heard Lian Ma's heartbroken cries just as she reached the door.
Her heart skipped a beat as she saw the medical staff removing equipment from the room.
She walked in slowly and saw the old madam lying there with her eyes closed, motionless.
The caregiver covered the old madam from head to toe with a white sheet, while Lian Ma sobbed by the bedside.
Zhan Jiayi walked behind Lian Ma and gently placed her hands on her shoulders, wanting to offer some comfort.
Her mood had plummeted to its lowest point. She was sad and distressed but couldn't cry.
The old madam had passed away. Perhaps it was a good thing, as she wouldn't have to face the bankruptcy of Xie Corporation and all the subsequent events.
She comforted Lian Ma and watched as people carried away the old madam's body, feeling utterly exhausted.
Lian Ma wanted to follow the old madam, but Zhan Jiayi stopped her. "Lian Ma, you are about the same age as the old madam, and your own health isn't great. Don't grieve too much."
"Miss, Miss hasn't seen the young master recover, and she's gone like this," Lian Ma said, wiping away tears. "Yesterday, she told me she would wait for the young master to get better and for Xie Corporation to overcome this crisis... before closing her eyes. How could she go back on her word?"
She let Lian Ma cry in her arms and whispered, "Xie Corporation cannot overcome this crisis this time. Someone is deliberately targeting Xie Corporation, wanting to acquire it..."
"What are you saying?" Lian Ma stopped crying. "That's impossible. Xie Corporation is one of the top companies in Lancheng. Who has that kind of power?"
"Xie Corporation is no longer one of the top groups in Lancheng. The enemy this time is too powerful. Both the old madam and Zhendong are probably powerless to turn the tide."
Lian Ma moved away from her, completely stunned. She felt it was too terrifying. With the old madam gone, Xie Corporation was also finished, and the young master was still lying in bed, unable to move...
At this moment, several people approached. One of them identified himself to Zhan Jiayi and asked, "Are you Zhan Jiayi?"
Zhan Jiayi saw that the identification card stated "Commercial Crimes Investigation Department." Knowing it was bad, she nodded and said, "I am."
"You are currently suspected of a commercial crime. Please come with us."
Lian Ma nervously grabbed Zhan Jiayi, feeling that she couldn't be taken away by the police at this time.
Zhan Jiayi realized that this must also be Huangfu Group's doing. They were afraid she might still find a way to help Xie Corporation recover, so they acted ruthlessly by having her arrested.
"Lian Ma, the funeral arrangements for the old madam and Zhendong are now your responsibility. If you can't manage alone, you can ask my brother for help. I have to go with them."
"Madam, they are taking you away! What will happen to the Xie family?"
Zhan Jiayi smiled and comforted Lian Ma, saying, "I haven't done anything illegal. Once the police investigate and clarify, they will release me."
"Mrs. Xie, please," the police officer from the Commercial Crimes Investigation Department urged.
Zhan Jiayi raised her head, straightened her back, and followed them without fear.
Lian Ma felt as if the sky had fallen. She had no time to continue grieving; she had to handle the old madam's funeral first and take care of the young master lying at home.