"Nonsense..."

Wei Tianqiang erupted again. "Chen Zheng, you might have achieved a little something, but your vision is far too narrow. Can your accomplishments in Yunzhou even compare to the Imperial Capital? For people like us, it's nearly impossible to get a chance to enter the Imperial Capital in our lifetime."

"However, Zixuan now has such an opportunity, and all she has to do is nod her head. How rare is this chance!"

PFFT! Chen Zheng burst out laughing. "Wei Tianqiang, the Imperial Capital is indeed prosperous! But to get in, you're willing to grovel before a failing company like the Qi's, one that's on the brink of bankruptcy? That's hilarious!"

"What did you say!" Both Wei Tianqiang and Wei Tianqi were taken aback.

Chen Zheng said coldly, "You two still call yourselves chairmen. Can't you even look at the stock market?"

Wei Tianqiang froze. They were, of course, aware that the Qi Group's stock price had plummeted, but in their view, it was merely a technical adjustment. Now, however, a sinister premonition suddenly took root in their hearts.

"What do you mean?" Wei Tianqi couldn't help but ask.

"It means nothing. Zixuan, let's go. There's no point in staying in such a heartless place any longer. Let's go home."

Wei Zixuan nodded, and the two of them walked out hand in hand.

Still deeply unwilling, Wei Tianqiang clenched his teeth. "Wei Zixuan, if you take one more step out that door, we will sever all ties!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zixuan shuddered, an icy chill seeping through her entire body. She stopped in her tracks and turned around, her bright, clear eyes burning with an indignant glare.

"Zi Xuan, listen to me! Your dad won't harm you!" Wei Tianqi hurriedly tried to play the peacemaker.

But Wei Zixuan ignored him.

She looked at Wei Tianqiang, her tone turning exceptionally cold. "Wei Tianqiang, I have tolerated you for a long time. I just never imagined you would go this far."

"All these years, I've worked so hard in my studies and my job. Have you truly never seen any of my efforts? In your eyes, can I not enter the Imperial Capital on my own merit, without depending on others?"

"Before, despite how you treated me, I still held some respect for you because you are my father. But now, you've gone too far, treating me so ruthlessly just to give me away to someone else. If that's the case, then from this day forward, I will sever all ties with you!"

After speaking, the world suddenly went dark before Wei Zixuan's eyes, and she collapsed.

Chen Zheng quickly caught her.

"Wei Tianqiang, you brought this on yourself! You are an appalling excuse for a father. Just you wait. I'll make you understand just how foolish your actions were today!"

"In the future, she will become someone you can only dream of reaching!"

Without a second glance, Chen Zheng carried Wei Zixuan and left the Xingsheng Group. This was not a good place; it was a place of heartache.

"You..."

Wei Tianqiang felt his limbs go weak, and a bitter taste filled his mouth. He felt utterly desolate. He muttered to himself like a madman, but found no answers. Did I really do something wrong? Everything I did was for Xingsheng Group... Is it really this hard for the company to grow?

"Congratulations to the host for completing the task!"

Chen Zheng carried Wei Zixuan to the car, started the engine, and sped off. He had no mind to care about the system's prompt; his emotions were a complicated mess.

"Zixuan, I'm sorry. Perhaps I was too impulsive today," Chen Zheng apologized in a low voice.

Sitting in the passenger seat and still feeling weak, Wei Zixuan shook her head. "Don't say that. You did the right thing. Thank you. It feels so good to have you protecting me!"

A warmth spread through her heart. In the past, she had always been alone and helpless, with no one who truly cared for her. But now, everything felt so warm.

Chen Zheng said no more and drove straight home.

「Meanwhile, in the Imperial Capital...」

At the Qi Group headquarters, all the executives were frantically busy. The stock's rebound had been good news, and everyone had breathed a sigh of relief.

But the good times didn't last. They hadn't been celebrating for long before the stock price took another volatile turn. At first, they didn't realize the seriousness of the problem. After all, ups and downs were part of the game.

However, by the time they realized what was happening, it was too late. Within just a few minutes, the stock that had been climbing suddenly tanked. Everyone in the headquarters felt their hearts clench.

But this was just the beginning. They watched helplessly as the stock, instead of rebounding after the fall, plummeted like a waterfall with no signs of stopping.

How is this possible? How can this be happening?

The people at headquarters felt as if their hearts would give out. They were going mad. Many of them were clutching their hair, almost pulling it out, but it was no use.

Qi Zhenyun felt like he was going insane. How can this be! Why is this happening? Is my company going to go bankrupt?

The company's market value of over 200 billion had dropped by nearly a quarter in just a few days. Suddenly, everyone became frantic. All the traders tried every trick in the book, but nothing worked. The stock price was in a free fall.

In just half an hour, it hit the daily limit down.

Another 20 billion, evaporated into thin air. In just three days, the company had lost a quarter of its market value.

How could they ever make back so much money? Not a single one of them had a shred of confidence.

"How can this be? Why is this happening!"

The world began to spin before Qi Zhenyun's eyes, and he felt like he was losing his mind. In the Imperial Capital, he was considered a big shot! In all his years, he had never witnessed anything like this.

「Meanwhile, at the Yunzhou Grand Hotel.」

Wei Tianqiang and Wei Tianqi arrived at the top floor with great trepidation and entered the Emperor Suite.

"What's going on? Where is Wei Zixuan!" Qi Lei demanded, sensing from their expressions that something was wrong. His tone was already tinged with anger.

The two men looked grim.

Wei Tianqiang said respectfully, "Young Master Qi, we were incompetent. Wei Zixuan had already agreed to come, but that bastard Chen Zheng stormed into our company and snatched her away."

The two had already agreed on their story, as this was the only way to explain the situation. All the blame had to be pinned on Chen Zheng; otherwise, they knew they would suffer the consequences.

"Chen Zheng? That kid is so arrogant?" Qi Lei was now thoroughly enraged.

Watching Qi Lei's reaction, Wei Tianqiang and Wei Tianqi felt their racing hearts calm slightly. At least his anger wasn't directed at them.

But just as they breathed a sigh of relief, Qi Lei's gaze turned ice-cold as he stared at them. "You two are utterly useless. You can't even handle a simple task like this. What right do you have to run a company? Just wait for your Xingsheng Group to go bankrupt."

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