Always one to hold his head high and only appearing on important occasions, Tao Gong was now like a salesman with a client waiting, not daring to delay for a single second. He was drenched in sweat but had no time to wipe his brow, nor did he have a moment to straighten his wrinkled suit.

Upon entering the lobby, many people recognized him immediately.

"Isn't that Mr. Tao from Extreme Sea Pharmaceutical? He just cut off our raw material supply. What's he doing here now?"

"Look at him. He seems disheveled and very anxious."

"Could it be that things have taken a turn for the better?"

In an instant, the news grew wings and spread throughout the entire company.

Some were angry, some were nervous, but most were hopeful.

What if there's a chance for a turnaround??

Facing the surrounding gossip and pointed fingers, Tao Gong wore an embarrassed expression but couldn't be bothered with them. He rushed over as fast as he could.

In the Chairman's Office.

Xiang Yang said with immense guilt, "Xiaoqiu, I'm truly sorry. I had no idea things would turn out this way! I'll go make a trip myself later and see if there's still a chance!"

"There's no need. Let's just leave it at that," Qin Qiu shook her head. She knew the matter was a foregone conclusion.

Luo Sulan said angrily, "I heard this all started because Chen Yang hit someone from Extreme Sea Pharmaceutical at the banquet. Is that true?"

"I've said it before: that damn jinx brings disaster to everyone he gets close to! What sins did our Qin Family commit in a past life to be stuck with such a worthless creature!"

As Luo Sulan spoke, her anger grew, and her face contorted with rage as she roared, "No! This won't do! I'm going to find him right now! I'll have him thrown out of the company and out of the Qin Family!"

"Mom, this isn't Chen Yang's fault!" Qin Qiu said, utterly exhausted.

"You're still defending him! The whole company is buzzing! They're all saying that if that good-for-nothing Chen Yang hadn't acted so recklessly at the banquet and attacked the people from Extreme Sea Pharmaceutical, none of this would have happened!"

"So, are you saying that when that scumbag Ning Qiang was harassing me, Chen Yang should have just stood by and watched?" Qin Qiu snapped, her voice rising several decibels.

"This…" Luo Sulan was at a loss for words, her expression shifting rapidly, though she remained visibly furious.

Smiling, Xiang Yang chimed in, "Actually, there are many ways to handle a situation. You don't always have to resort to violence."

"Did you hear that?" Luo Sulan was worked up again. "If you had listened to me and brought Xiang Yang to the banquet, things never would have gotten this far! With his abilities, he would have handled it."

A faint smile on his lips, Xiang Yang stood by and said nothing.

Qin Qiu, exhausted, rubbed her temples and fell silent.

Just as Luo Sulan was about to go and cause trouble for Chen Yang, her secretary, Zhang Xiaowen, pushed the door open and rushed in, stammering, "Chair- Chairman, Mr. Tao… Tao Gong is here!"

What?!

Qin Qiu was clearly startled and said numbly, "What's he doing here?"

"He… he said he has important business to discuss with you!" Zhang Xiaowen said.

Qin Qiu frowned, then gave a bitter smile. Is he in such a hurry? To come asking for the formula right after cutting off the raw material supply? Beyond that, I can't think of any other reason.

Sighing, Qin Qiu shook her head. "Let him in."

"Yes, Chairman!" Zhang Xiaowen retreated.

Soon, Tao Gong strode in.

Qin Qiu berated him, "Mr. Tao, you can forget it. I will never give you the formula, no matter what!"

The formula? A glint flashed in Xiang Yang's eyes.

"Mr. Qin, you've misunderstood! I didn't come for the formula!" Tao Gong explained hastily.

"Hmph! If cutting off my raw materials wasn't to force me to hand over the formula, then what was it for?" Qin Qiu demanded.

"It was all a misunderstanding!" Tao Gong lamented, cold sweat streaming down his face. "I was blind before, and that's why I offended you! I've come here today specifically to apologize!"

At this, Tao Gong bowed respectfully to Qin Qiu. "Mr. Qin, I'm sorry! I know I was wrong now. Please, I beg you, be the bigger person and just let me go like I'm nothing!"

Qin Qiu: "…"

Xiang Yang: "…"

What in the world is going on??

Under their bewildered gazes, Tao Gong placed a folder on the table and said with a placating smile, "Mr. Qin, the raw material production division has been separated from Extreme Sea Pharmaceutical and transferred to your name. Please have a look! From now on, no one will be able to choke off your supply of raw materials!"

Qin Qiu: "…"

Xiang Yang: "…"

Luo Sulan's mouth hung open in astonishment, a gleeful look spreading across her face.

Qin Qiu instinctively picked up the folder and flipped through it. The documents did indeed confirm the transfer of ownership. She asked in confusion, "Why? Mr. Tao, what kind of trick are you playing now?"

This made no sense. Other than setting a trap, she couldn't think of any other reason.

"Mr. Qin, I wouldn't dare! Please, just accept it!" Tao Gong looked as though he wanted to cry but had no tears. Even if you gave him a hundred times the courage, he wouldn't dare pull any more tricks now.

Who the hell is that guy? He kills people as if he's slaughtering dogs! And the most terrifying part? A fully armed squad showed up to clean up afterward! That… Even setting aside Chen Yang's skills, the power he has backing him is enough to scare me witless.

Qin Qiu frowned and asked tentatively, "Did someone talk to you?"

"You… you don't know?" Now it was Tao Gong's turn to be dumbfounded. He caused such a huge stir, and she doesn't even know?

However, being quick-witted, he soon understood. Clearly, that esteemed person doesn't want her to know.

So, before Qin Qiu could ask anything more, he turned to leave.

"Wait a minute!" Luo Sulan spoke up first, taking two steps forward to ask, "Mr. Tao, was it President Xiang of the Xiang Group who asked you to come?"

"You mean Xiang Bo?" Tao Gong asked.

Luo Sulan nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, that's him!"

"Xiang Bo did come to see me. But he's nothing! I don't give people like him the time of day!" Tao Gong said coldly, then waved his hand dismissively and turned to leave.

Luo Sulan: "…"

Xiang Yang's face turned crimson. He wished he could crawl into a hole and hide. He cursed Luo Sulan endlessly in his heart. Everything was already settled, so why did you have to ask that one more question? Aren't you just trying to embarrass me on purpose?

Luo Sulan also looked embarrassed.

Qin Qiu quickly ran after him, calling out, "Mr. Tao, I can't just take this for free! Name a price!"

"The other party has already paid!"

Qin Qiu walked back inside. Color gradually returned to her delicate face as she gazed out the floor-to-ceiling window and murmured softly, "Mysterious benefactor, is it you again?"

"Xiaoqiu, who is this person helping us from behind the scenes? You should invite them home sometime so I can meet them!" Luo Sulan said with curiosity, then added, "You have to foster a good relationship with someone so capable. No matter the cost, it's worth it!"

Ignored off to the side, Xiang Yang's face was dark. His fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles were white, and a malicious light flickered in his eyes.

「At the Wang Family Courtyard.」

Wang Qiliang, his head wrapped in bandages and one arm in a cast, stood in the pavilion and sneered, "Just a Centurion. I have a hundred ways to deal with him!"

"Jin Zongquan must be getting old, letting a minor official from the Martial Department scare him like that. It's ridiculous!"

An old man practicing Tai Chi nearby spoke slowly, "I've already notified your eldest uncle. He will come and handle this matter."

"My eldest uncle is back?" Wang Qiliang was overjoyed.

"He heard that an extraordinary formula had appeared in Lingjin City, so he came back to take a look. He can also resolve this matter for you while he's here."

Wang Qiliang said coldly, "I'm going with my eldest uncle. I want to kill that bastard with my own hands!"

"As you wish."

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