The entire Qin Corporation was in a state of panic.

Although Juling Group was a massive enterprise, being taken over by such a behemoth was not good news for the vast majority of its ordinary employees.

The most critical issue was their belief that the takeover was solely for the pharmaceutical formula.

After getting the formula, who would care about their livelihoods?

Mixed in with this fear were feelings of identity and belonging. After so many years at the Qin Corporation, how could they not have developed an attachment?

Under these circumstances, no one wanted to see the Qin Corporation taken away. Deep down, they were all silently cheering for Qin Qiu and the company.

「Nine o'clock in the morning.」

Chen Yang rushed back to the Qin Corporation.

As he walked into the building, various discussions about Zhang Zhaoyang reached his ears. This included a fair amount of criticism and cursing directed at him. People blamed him for being worthless and useless, alleging that he hadn't helped Qin Qiu or the company much since becoming her husband.

Once this topic was broached, it naturally expanded.

Soon, people began speculating that if it weren't for Chen Yang, a woman with Qin Qiu's qualities could have found an outstanding husband, perhaps even a young master from a major family.

If that had been the case, how could the Qin Corporation have faced so many disasters?

All these words converged into a single sentiment: Chen Yang was useless, Qin Qiu was unlucky, and a beautiful flower had been planted on a pile of cow dung. What a pity.

Chen Yang did not know that Yang Hu had already made his move, so his brow furrowed as he listened to these discussions.

It wasn't because of their contempt for him, but because of Juling Group and Zhang Zhaoyang.

After the incident with Du Dingshan, they still dared to make such brazen claims, wanting to take over the entire Qin Corporation by force?

These people are far too arrogant, he thought.

Chen Yang's eyes turned completely gloomy, a cold light flickering within them.

He didn't go to the sales department, heading straight for Qin Qiu's office instead.

「In Qin Qiu's office.」

Qin Qiu sat in her office chair with one hand propping up her head, a look of melancholy and conflict on her pale face.

Qin Song stood opposite her, insisting, "Xiaoqiu, Juling Pharmaceutical Group is a colossal entity, and you should know better than I what kind of person Zhang Zhaoyang is! What does our small Qin Corporation have to clash with him head-on?"

"It's all that good-for-nothing Chen Yang's fault. If he hadn't meddled, we could have continued sharing profits with Du Dingshan! Now look at us. They've run out of patience and are completely furious. They're going to take it by force!"

Qin Song spoke with indignation, "There's only one option left. We take out the formula and see if we can get Zhang Zhaoyang to pay for a complete buyout. That way, we can at least recover some of our losses."

"Qin Qiu, are you even listening to me?"

Seeing Qin Qiu remain motionless, Qin Song was both outraged and annoyed. "Zhang Zhaoyang will be here any minute. You'd better make a decision, and fast."

"Get out. This has nothing to do with you," Qin Qiu said icily.

"You..."

A fierce glint flickered in Qin Song's eyes. This damned woman has never considered me family! Even though I hold the position of Vice President, I've never been part of the company's core. It's just a nominal title!

After all this time, his patience was wearing thin.

"Honey!"

Chen Yang ran in. Seeing Qin Qiu's listless expression, he quickly said, "Don't worry, I can handle this."

"Heh heh..."

Qin Song immediately let out a scornful laugh. "Handle it with what? Do you think Zhang Zhaoyang is another Du Dingshan? Besides, if it weren't for your rash and brainless actions, how would things have ever gotten this bad?"

"This is all your fault, you useless trash!"

Chen Yang shot him a sidelong glance. "What business is this of yours? Get lost."

"You..." Qin Song was furious and about to say more, but he stopped when he met Chen Yang's icy gaze.

HISS!

A chill shot through him from head to toe.

"You still want to say something? Believe it or not, I could slap you to death," Chen Yang said, raising his hand as if to strike.

Knowing full well what Chen Yang was capable of, Qin Song stumbled back in fear, tripping over his own feet and landing hard on the floor.

Chen Yang didn't spare him another glance and walked up to Qin Qiu.

But before he could speak, Qin Qiu spoke first, her voice devoid of life. "I've made my decision. I'm giving the formula to Zhang Zhaoyang."

"What?!" Chen Yang was astonished. "Honey, have you lost your mind? I told you, I can handle it!"

Qin Qiu shook her head with a faint chuckle. "Chen Yang, Zhang Zhaoyang is not Du Dingshan. He has very strong connections in the Urban Department. Do you know why Director Zhao was so willing to be at his beck and call? It's because he was eyeing Zhang's connections, hoping to use them for a promotion! You're no match for him.

"Let's say you do get lucky and manage to deal with Zhang Zhaoyang this time. What about the other pharmaceutical giants? What about the multinational corporations? They won't let go of this formula. Can you handle all of them?"

After saying this, Qin Qiu seemed to relax considerably.

An innocent man gets into trouble simply by possessing a treasure. This is a timeless truth.

Because of this formula, she had been utterly exhausted lately. Most importantly, she knew that if she kept holding on, it could eventually endanger her entire family.

Some things, perhaps, were truly not worth fighting for.

"Honey, you have to believe me," Chen Yang urged.

"Say no more. Just get the formula," Qin Qiu said, waving her hand dismissively.

Qin Song, still on the floor, smirked. He's just garbage, but he has the gall to ask people to believe him. Does he really think he's some Heavenly King? What an idiot!

Just then, Zhang Zhaoyang arrived at the office door.

After sweeping his terrified gaze across the office, his eyes immediately locked onto Chen Yang.

This has to be him, he realized. The Boss that Yang Hu mentioned yesterday. The major figure who truly terrifies Luo Jiang!

Steeling himself, he strode into the office.

"Mr. Zhang!" Qin Qiu called out, stepping forward to greet him.

"President, President Qin, hello!" Zhang Zhaoyang stopped at a distance, not daring to get any closer. Was he kidding? Did he have any idea whose wife she was?

Qin Song scrambled to his feet and hurried over, a fawning smile on his face. "Mr. Zhang, I've convinced President Qin to hand over the formula to you! How about this: we'll sell you the formula for five hundred million as a one-time buyout."

"Who are you?" Zhang Zhaoyang frowned. His fear of Chen Yang didn't mean he had to be pleasant to everyone.

Qin Song adopted an even more humble posture. "My name is Qin Song. I'm the Vice President of the Qin Corporation," he said with an obsequious laugh.

"Never heard of you! This is none of your business, so step aside!"

Zhang Zhaoyang was annoyed. Isn't he just getting in the way of my apology?

Qin Song's face turned ugly. He won't even grant me a shred of dignity?

Qin Qiu's heart sank.

Seeing his unyielding stance, she figured he didn't plan to spend a single cent.

However, a scene then unfolded that left Qin Qiu completely dumbstruck.

The same Zhang Zhaoyang who had been so fierce just a moment ago suddenly dropped to his knees, his face a mask of panic as he cried out, "I'm so sorry! I never should have targeted the Qin Corporation! Please spare my life!"

Qin Qiu was speechless.

Qin Song was speechless.

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