Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 217 The result, the strongest backer, Ye Wanlan! [1 more]

Chapter 217: 217 The result, the strongest backer, Ye Wanlan! [1 more]

Sheng Ronghua clutched the contract in his hand, already displaying the look of one who held a winning ticket.

Why on earth would anyone be so foolish as to bet against him?

He had countless people helping him at Sheng Corporation, but what did Sheng Huaiqian have?

Madam Sheng had toiled so hard for so many years, only to end up clinking chains in jail, all for the sake of laying out a glorious path for her son and choosing a good marriage for her daughter.

Sheng Huaiqian’s maternal family had already fallen into decline, what did they have to compete with him?

"Ladies and gentlemen, the agreed-upon time has arrived. Since my elder brother has not come by this point—"

"Bang!"

The door of the meeting room was flung open, and Sheng Huaiqian, holding a folder and with an icy expression, walked in.

The voice of Sheng Ronghua abruptly stopped, his expression shifting uncertainly as he looked at Sheng Huaiqian, "Elder brother has indeed arrived right on time."

Sheng Huaiqian sat down, not uttering a word.

"Big brother, actually, whether you came or not makes no difference." Sheng Ronghua placed the contract on the table, "This morning, I’ve already signed a cooperation project for the next quarter with Pulling the Sky Company, please have a look."

The contract was passed around for all the shareholders to read.

"President Sheng is young and promising; the future development of Sheng Corporation is certain."

"If the old master were still alive, he would definitely feel comforted for President Sheng."

President Qi nodded in satisfied agreement.

"Little brother, when you lie, you should at least draft it first." Sheng Huaiqian, immovable as a mountain, spoke, "You say you have the cooperation, but I’ve just finished discussing matters with the executives of Pulling the Sky. Whose contract did you get?"

Another contract began to circulate.

When it reached Sheng Ronghua’s hands, his eyes widened in shock, and then he scoffed, "Big brother, have you gone mad, already doomed to defeat, that you start to forge directly?"

"Both sons have presented contracts, and we can’t distinguish the true from the false; if that’s the case, why don’t we contact Pulling the Sky Company directly?" President Qi’s eyes flashed, "This way, it would be easy to confirm who the actual partner is."

"I have no problem, what about you, big brother?" Sheng Ronghua tried to see fear on Sheng Huaiqian’s face, but to his disappointment, there was none.

Sheng Huaiqian’s expression remained indifferent, "That’s fine."

In front of all the shareholders, President Qi dialed the office number of the Pulling the Sky Company chairman and switched to speaker mode.

The call was picked up instantly, as if they had been waiting.

This made President Qi slightly startled.

The caller was not Fang Qingli, but her assistant.

Even without waiting for President Qi to ask, the other party had already answered.

"Our chairman said, she’ll cooperate with the Sheng Family, but only with the Sheng Family where Sheng Huaiqian is present," the other side replied politely, "If it’s not Sheng Huaiqian, then this cooperation is also unnecessary."

"As for the contract in Sheng Ronghua’s hands, it does not bear our company’s seal, please take a closer look."

Clear words echoed in their ears, silencing the entire conference hall.

"..."

The expressions of many shareholders turned solemn.

They had seen that the cooperation project Sheng Huaiqian had obtained was no small matter, as it connected with the international market.

Sheng Corporation might be big in Jiangcheng, and could rank in the top 500 in the country, but it was virtually unknown on a global scale.

More importantly, opening up the international market would provide an opportunity to enter the Global Center.

Not only that, Pulling the Sky Company had made such a statement, clearly indicating their full support for Sheng Huaiqian.

From that moment on, the hearts of many shareholders had already started to lean towards Sheng Huaiqian.

Although Sheng Huaiqian hadn’t held a position within Sheng Corporation in recent years, he had founded his own company. In terms of entrepreneurial ability, he was undoubtedly stronger than Sheng Ronghua.

"You’ve lost." Sheng Huaiqian’s gaze coldly swept towards Sheng Ronghua whose complexion had turned pale, "According to the gambling agreement, you need to step down as general manager immediately."

"Nonsense!" Sheng Ronghua couldn’t help but roar with anger, "I haven’t lost! I haven’t—Alright, Sheng Huaiqian, you colluded with the Fang Family to set me up and deceive me!"

He certainly didn’t think that Sheng Huaiqian had the power to directly persuade the chairman of Pulling the Sky Company.

It must be the Fang Family!

President Qi was also extremely angry; he stormed out of the room and dialed Patriarch Fang’s phone number.

Once again, the call was picked up instantly, clearly expecting his call.

"How did you talk to me? I always thought your Fang Family were gentlemen, but I didn’t expect you to also be hypocrites, saying one thing and doing another behind the scenes!"

He believed he understood the Fang Family well.

The Fang Family originated from a family of scholars, with its earliest roots tracing back to ancient times hundreds of years ago.

The Fang Family had always been engrossed in calligraphy and painting and never engaged in underhanded tactics in business.

Therefore, having received affirmation from the Fang Family, President Qi believed the matter to be settled.

Who could have thought that the Fang Family would also play such a trick!

"Uncle Qi, you’re not young anymore; you should have retired early," Patriarch Fang said indifferently, "You tell me, at your age, how can you still believe in the friendship we had in the past?"

President Qi did indeed provide assistance when Fang Group was just established, but the Fang Family had also reciprocated.

"You said Fang Qingli was sold to the countryside by Hui Chunru and that Sheng Ronghua was not aware, so how come he didn’t enjoy the benefits his mother brought him?" Patriarch Fang continued coldly, "I raised a person with no blood relation to me, yet my own biological daughter had to suffer in a family that extremely favored boys over girls—why should she?"

He wished he could carve up Madam Sheng’s family into a thousand pieces!

"Oh, the Fang Family really thinks that by using such tactics, you can topple Ronghua from their position?" President Qi laughed coldly, "A laughable gamble agreement, none of us shareholders acknowledge it!"

Really, replacing the general manager simply with a gamble agreement would suffice to dictate the outcome?

Impossible.

Patriarch Fang was not angry, merely smiling faintly, "Then pray that the Ronghua you favor can keep on being carefree."

**

Over at the Lin Family.

Ye Wanlan rarely slept in, but when she changed clothes and just opened the door, she saw Lin Huaijin frowning at her.

"Uncle," said Ye Wanlan helplessly, "why are you staring at me so early in the morning?"

Lin Huaijin somewhat sheepishly averted his gaze, and sighed heavily, "I’m worried! What if one day you woke up, and suddenly you’re not yourself anymore, what then?"

Ye Wanlan nodded indifferently, "I don’t rule out that possibility. If Uncle you discover I’m not myself anymore, immediately lock me up."

"Nonsense!" Lin Huaijin glared, "Uncle will never allow such a thing to happen. How can someone else take over your life?"

Ye Wanlan smiled, "You’re right, Uncle. If she dares to come, I’ll make sure she’s scattered to the winds."

"I took a leave for you this morning, how about you rest some more in the afternoon too?" Lin Huaijin handed her breakfast, "You’re just too tired, Uncle is worried you’ll fall ill from exhaustion."

"No need," Ye Wanlan shook her head slightly, "The city-wide joint exam is in just a couple of days. I promised the principal to take first place."

Lin Huaijin watched her finish eating before he felt relieved, "I’ve taken the day off work, no going to the office, let’s go, I’ll take you to school."

Jiangcheng No.7 Middle School, Senior Grade Three (1) Class

Having officially become senior year students, they were all the more serious, wholeheartedly studying during self-study classes.

Ye Wanlan entered silently through the back door and sat down at her desk.

Her desk was covered with handmade gifts, all returned by her classmates.

Ye Wanlan carefully collected all these handmade gifts before taking out a history book.

"Ah Lan, you seem to be in a good mood today," Su Xueqing handed her a bag of snacks, "Did something good happen? Share with me."

"I’ve dealt with a demon in my heart, naturally feeling a lot more relaxed," Ye Wanlan said with a slight smile.

"That’s great," Su Xueqing also felt happy for her, "Ah Lan, it was you who broke my demon. Don’t hesitate to ask for my help when you need it."

She was ready to resume being a doctor again.

The next goal—

Finish the college entrance examination, return to the Su Family.

Su Ningxiang...

Su Xueqing’s gaze turned slightly cold.

She wouldn’t let those who maliciously framed her climb up high and mighty without consequences.

**

At the headquarters of Sheng Corporation, the shareholder meeting was still underway, the atmosphere intensely charged.

A gamble agreement indeed hadn’t been able to pull Sheng Ronghua off the position of general manager.

But he could tell that the tide of opinion was turning.

"Sheng Ronghua, this is the gamble agreement you forced me to sign," Sheng Huaiqian scoffed coldly, "We have the surveillance footage as proof, don’t tell me you want to renege now?"

Sheng Ronghua had already calmed down, "It’s not that I don’t want to give up the position, but changing the general manager requires the consensus of all shareholders. Big brother, I can give you the position of general manager, but first, let’s have the shareholders vote."

This was why he was bold enough to sign the gamble agreement.

Because even if he lost, he had these shareholders to back him up.

"Alright, let’s start voting," said President Qi, a veteran, as he spoke up, "Those who agree to let Ronghua continue as general manager, please raise your hands."

Sheng Ronghua’s lips formed a smug smile, sure of himself.

However, only half of the shareholders raised their hands.

"What about the rest?" President Qi demanded sharply.

The eyes of those he stared at all dodged away from his gaze.

President Qi didn’t need to ask further to know that these people had chosen Sheng Huaiqian.

Then Sheng Ronghua suddenly spoke up, "Grandpa Zou, how come you haven’t voted yet?"

"Brother Zou, hurry and vote," President Qi urged, "Ronghua has worked hard and diligently for so many years in the company, both contributing and toiling immensely."

All eyes in the room then focused on another elderly figure.

Director Zou, aside from President Qi, held the largest share of stocks and was one of the old guards who had conquered territories with Old Master Sheng, and a friend to President Qi.

Why hadn’t he followed President Qi in voting this time?

Director Zou took a moment to gather his thoughts and just as he opened his mouth, "I—"

His phone suddenly vibrated. Director Zou snapped back to his senses and wore an apologetic smile, "Wait a moment, I need to take this call."

President Qi was already showing signs of impatience, "It’s just a vote, a matter of a second!"

Still, Director Zou picked up the phone and pressed the answer button.

The calm and smiling voice of Ye Wanlan emanated from the earpiece: "Director Zou, now tell them who you choose."