After saying those cold words, Chen Zheng silently walked toward the elevator. The surroundings were deathly quiet, as everyone was shocked by what he had just said. It wasn't until Chen Zheng entered the elevator and disappeared from sight that people began to react.

"What did he say? Did he just say he was going to dismiss me? Does he really think he's the chairman?" A scornful smile touched Zhang Ming's lips, but his expression was somewhat unnatural. After all, when Chen Zheng had spoken, he exuded an aura that was completely different from the man he knew, hinting at something more.

"This guy is truly strange. Just because he says a contract is terminated, we can't sign it?"

"Zi Xuan, is there something wrong with your husband's head? I'm telling you this for your own good—if he really has a problem like that, you need to be careful. It might be passed on to the next generation!"

"Even if it's just for your own future, you have to divorce him!" Sun Yan sneered, putting on an expression of feigned concern for Wei Zixuan.

The situation was perfectly clear. Chen Zheng was just spouting nonsense to save face. Who doesn't know how to boast? I could also claim to be the chairman of a publicly traded company!

Wei Zixuan hadn't yet recovered from the shock, an awkward smile plastered on her face. In her mind, Chen Zheng wasn't the type of person to make such wild claims. But to say he was the chairman of that particular group... it seemed utterly impossible. After all, the group in question had a market value in the billions. No matter how powerful Dingcheng was, it couldn't possibly have acquired them. There must be something else going on here!

"President Zhang, that guy went upstairs, didn't he? There won't be any trouble, will there? We can't let that useless bum jeopardize our partnership!" Wu Peng said worriedly, looking toward the elevator.

"President Wu, rest assured. Our security is not to be trifled with. The chairman might not even need to arrive before that guy is thrown out!" Zhang Ming sneered.

Then, everyone settled in for a long wait for the new chairman. During this time, Wu Peng and Zhang Ming even began chatting about the man they were waiting for.

Just a couple of days ago, news of the battle between two major conglomerates, Ronghua Group and Jingsheng Group, was flying everywhere. The focal point of their struggle was the shares of that specific group. In the end, everyone knew that Jingsheng Group had emerged victorious.

There were even back-channel rumors that they won because of a very young, out-of-town businessman with an incredibly powerful backing. He was the one who ultimately defeated Yu Ronghua and secured the victory. This young, outside businessman had also acquired the majority of the group's shares, becoming its de facto chairman.

"He's a true legend! According to the rumors, he's only in his early twenties. I can't wait to see what he looks like in person!" Wu Peng exclaimed, his face flush with fanaticism.

"President Wu, no need to be so anxious. Our new chairman will be here shortly! You can rest easy. When the time comes, I'll put in a good word for you. Our two companies will have plenty of opportunities to cooperate in the future!" Zhang Ming laughed heartily.

"Then I'll have to thank you, President Zhang!" Wu Peng replied, unable to contain his excitement.

However, more than ten minutes passed. Zhang Ming glanced at his watch; it was almost eleven o'clock, and the new chairman still hadn't appeared. Did something go wrong?

"President Zhang, why don't you give them a call and ask if there's been some kind of issue?" Wu Peng urged, starting to get anxious himself. Today's partnership was incredibly important to him, concerning the very development and survival of Tianwei Group; his agitation was palpable.

Zhang Ming agreed that it was a good idea and immediately pulled out his phone to call Li Donglai. Throughout the entire company, only Director Li could contact the new chairman, as he was the chairman's personal assistant.

"President Zhang..." Li Donglai's voice on the phone was full of complaint. "I was just about to inform you that the chairman has already arrived in the conference room. Why aren't you here? What on earth are you all doing?"

"What did you just say? The chairman is already in the conference room?" Zhang Ming was stunned. For some reason, the ominous feeling in his heart grew stronger.

After hanging up, Zhang Ming's expression looked off. We've all been waiting in the lobby, so how could the chairman be in the conference room already? It's impossible for such a person to arrive without anyone noticing. Unless... Unless it's... No, that's absolutely impossible!

Zhang Ming considered a possibility he couldn't bring himself to accept, not even in his wildest dreams. It can't be him! The chairman probably came up directly from the parking garage elevator. This feeling is just a coincidence! It has to be!

Having rationalized it this way, Zhang Ming heaved a long sigh of relief and immediately announced to the crowd, "There's no need to wait here any longer! The chairman already went up to the conference room from the parking garage. Let's go up and greet him!"

Hearing this, everyone quickly got moving and took the elevator up to the conference room.

Upon arriving, they saw Li Donglai standing respectfully beside a young man, seemingly in the middle of a report. The man sitting in the armchair had his back to them, but his figure looked quite imposing, exuding a very steady and stable aura.

Zhang Ming's eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over. "Chairman... You gave us quite a surprise today, sir. We were waiting for you downstairs the whole time..."

Before he could finish, Zhang Ming froze. The man before him was all too familiar—so familiar he would never forget him, even in his dreams.

"Chen Zheng?" Zhang Ming's eyes widened instantly as his entire body went rigid.

The others present were also completely stunned. They had all just seen him downstairs. Isn't that Wei Zixuan's useless husband? What is he doing sitting here?

"Director Li!" Zhang Ming roared in anger. "What is going on? Why is this piece of trash in here? Get security to throw him out immediately! He's obviously here to cause trouble!"

Even now, he absolutely refused to believe that Chen Zheng was the new chairman. There must be some kind of misunderstanding. Li Donglai must have been deceived by this man...

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