The Bai Group's meeting room was filled with shareholders of all sizes.

"President Bai, are those rumors outside true? I think you owe us an explanation."

"President Bai, we're not targeting you, but I believe with your current state, you're not fit to be the chairman of Bai Group!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Lan's face turned icy, and she stared at him intently, saying, "I'm unfit? Are you suitable?"

"This..." The person was at a loss for words. As a minor shareholder, he had no justification to sit in the chairman's position. If it weren't for this shareholders' meeting, he wouldn't even qualify to attend.

However, thinking of the substantial funds given to him by the people behind him, he shamelessly said, "Of course, I'm not qualified to be chairman, but I think the chairmanship should go to the right person."

"Then who do you think is suitable for this position?" Bai Lan asked with a cold smile.

The person was initially stunned by Bai Lan's cooperation and was about to reveal the person backing him, but someone else spoke first.

"President Bai, are you busy with a meeting?"

As the voice fell, the meeting room doors opened. A group of people walked in, led by none other than Jiang Hong, accompanied by the other company chairmen allied with him.

Bai Lan didn't respond, showing no intention of acknowledging Jiang Hong. However, Jiang Hong was not offended. On the contrary, he found a seat in the meeting room as if he were family.

"President Bai, I've heard your company isn't doing well. I rushed over as soon as I got the news," Jiang Hong said with a smile.

Bai Lan was furious. It was Jiang Hong's underhanded tactics that put Bai Group in this position, yet he had the audacity to feign innocence and say such things.

Jiang Hong, seeing Bai Lan remain silent, was in no hurry and said, "Let's do it this way, President Bai. Since we know each other, I won't take advantage of you. I'll buy your shares at a price above the market value. With this money, the Bai Group can quickly get back on its feet. What do you say?"

"Dream on!" Bai Lan refused without a second thought. The Bai Group was her lifeblood. Selling shares would greatly diminish her influence in the company and might even threaten her current position.

Jiang Hong was not a patient person. After Bai Lan repeatedly gave him the cold shoulder, he bluntly tore off the pretense and said, "Bai Lan, don't be ungrateful. You have no choice! If you don't sell your shares, then the Bai Group can expect to go bankrupt!"

Hearing the word 'bankrupt,' several shareholders couldn't sit still.

Some, despite having no real power, enjoyed the company's dividends. If the company went bankrupt, they wouldn't get a dime.

"President Jiang, does what you said before still stand?" someone cautiously asked.

"Haha, of course, it does. I'm still willing to buy your shares above the market price."

"Good, good!"

The excited shareholders quickly expressed their willingness to sell their shares.

Although their collective shares weren't much individually, together they accounted for over thirty percent, enough to make Jiang Hong the largest shareholder after Bai Lan.

If Jiang Hong becomes a shareholder of Bai Group, would there still be any autonomy?

"Guards!" Bai Lan shouted in anger.

Immediately, security guards entered from outside.

"Throw these outsiders out!" Bai Lan commanded, pointing at Jiang Hong and his group.

However, Jiang Hong remained unperturbed, leisurely sitting in his seat and lighting a cigar, enjoying a satisfied puff.

Seeing Jiang Hong's arrogant demeanor, the anger in Bai Lan's heart intensified, yet to her surprise, the once-subservient security guards ignored her command, as if they hadn't heard a thing from her.

At this point, anyone with any bit of sense knew the security guards had been bought off by Jiang Hong, and Bai Lan wasn't foolish, she was actually very clever.

"Well, well, what a brilliant move!"

"Thank you for the compliment, President Bai!"

Jiang Hong was quite pleased, very satisfied with his actions.

At this moment, Wen Yafei also entered the meeting room.

Seeing Wen Yafei, Jiang Hong smiled and said, "Thanks to you this time. Don't worry, I won't treat you poorly."

"Thank you, President Jiang!" Wen Yafei bowed in gratitude, unable to hide the excitement on his face.

At this moment, Bai Lan finally understood why Jiang Hong and his people knew so much about her company: Wen Yafei had been bought by Jiang Hong long ago!

No wonder the Bai Group's financial situation became public knowledge; it was all Wen Yafei's doing!

Instantly, Bai Lan felt utterly exhausted and overwhelmed.

All along, she believed that treating her employees well would make them work harder, but she underestimated people's greed. Human greed is insatiable, and those she trusted betrayed her at the altar of profit!

The feeling of betrayal was utterly distressing!

A strong wave of fatigue swept over her, and in that moment, she missed Ye Qiu dearly. How she wished Ye Qiu were by her side now! He would surely comfort her, surely offer his broad shoulders for her to lean on. But where was he now?

Seeing the unrestrained weariness on Bai Lan's face, Jiang Hong became more smug and said, "President Bai, I advise you to sell your shares to me. At least you'll get a good sum of money. If you don't, you'll end up with nothing!"

Nothing!

Hearing those words, Bai Lan's body shook slightly. Bai Group was her life's work. She had put in so much effort, always hoping that Bai Group would reach a level that would astonish the Bai Family, so they would no longer force her into a marriage.

And now, indeed, they wouldn't force her into marriage anymore, but the Bai Group was about to collapse!

Neither outcome was what Bai Lan wanted to see, yet no matter how unwilling she was, what good would it do?

There was no one around her she could trust. Many important positions were filled with Jiang Hong's people. The Bai Group was now like an empty shell, and with just a word from Jiang Hong, it could completely shatter!

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