Chapter 46: Bullish Board of Directors!

m.In his hand, Chen Maidong also held a small bottle of Dreamer. It was very small, like a little vial you’d find in medicine bottles. He unscrewed the cap and took a deep breath. Instantly, he showed...Chapter 46: Posturing in the Boardroom!

There were a few middle-aged men and women in the room. Upon seeing Wang Zheng enter, they all looked quite startled but didn't speak.

"Wang Zheng, what's wrong What’s going on" Shangguan Shishi said anxiously.

Wang Zheng took Shangguan Zhengrong's pulse and his expression grew increasingly grave.

Due to the old man's influence, Wang Zheng had also delved into traditional Chinese medicine and was quite proficient in it. However, he had never encountered a condition like this before.

The pulse rate and heart rate were normal; all vital signs were within the normal range. Wang Zheng could even feel that Shangguan Zhengrong's vital signs were better than those of an average person. Yet, he remained tightly closed-eyed as if he had no sense of awareness!

Shangguan Shishi said, "I just called in a few famous Western medicine experts who drew blood and conducted tests but didn't find out what was wrong with Dad. I kicked them all out."

"Wang Zheng, what do you think is wrong with Dad Can it be treated" Shangguan Shishi looked at him hopefully, wanting to see the result she wanted on his face.

Wang Zheng furrowed his brows and seemed lost in thought; he didn’t speak.

"What does a young man know If he can cure Jiazheng's illness, I'll give him one billion. But if not, leave immediately so as not to be an eyesore."

The speaker was a middle-aged man with outstanding looks and demeanor, but his sharp words were completely out of place, making people feel very uncomfortable.

Shangguan Jilin, the second son of Old Master Shangguan.

Shangguan Shishi glared at her uncle, not knowing what to say.

"What's the situation Tell me a result already!" Seeing that Wang Zheng didn't speak, Shangguan Shishi’s heart gradually sank.

"I think he might be poisoned." Wang Zheng struggled to utter those words.

"Poisoned What kind of poison" Shangguan Shishi's eyes lit up.

"I don't know." Wang Zheng shook his head and said, "I've never seen such symptoms before, but I'm certain it's not a common illness. I often deal with poisons, so I have an innate sensitivity to them. Although I can’t be sure, I’m about eighty percent confident that your father is poisoned."

"On what basis" Shangguan Jialin asked again.

“Intuition.”

After Wang Zheng said this, he took out silver needles from his alcohol box and inserted them into several major acupoints on Shangguan Jiazheng's body, gently manipulating them.

"Humph, what good is intuition Shi Shi, you’re being too irresponsible to your father. You just find anyone—a barefoot doctor—to treat him! Aren’t you hoping he’ll die sooner" Shangguan Jialin said sarcastically.

Shangguan Shishi’s face turned red with anger: "Uncle Ji, why are you still saying such cold-hearted things at a time like this You’re the one who wishes for something bad to happen to my father! But as long as my father is alive, there's no way you can inherit the position of clan leader!"

"All this noise and commotion—what sort of decorum is this" An elderly-looking middle-aged man with a stern expression spoke up. He looked remarkably like Shangguan Qinglang; he must be Grandpa Shangguan’s eldest son, Shangguan Jiaqi—that is, the father of both Shangguan Yunxiao and Shangguan Qinglang.

"Inform all directors of Ju Rong International that a board meeting will be held tomorrow morning to decide on temporary management during Jiazheng’s illness," said Shangguan Jiaqi in his grave voice. "Shi Shi, you are expected to attend the meeting in your father's place."

Shangguan Shishi’s face turned red: “Eldest Uncle, what do you mean by this My father is lying on a sickbed right now and we don’t know if he will live or die, yet you’re already thinking about dividing our family property! How has my father ever wronged anyone in the Shangguan Family all these years If Grandpa were to find out about what’s happening, how disappointed would he be!”

Shangguan Jiaqi turned and said coldly, “Impudence. Is this how you speak to your elders Where are your manners How does Jiazheng usually teach you”

"By the way, don’t tell Grandpa about Jiazheng’s situation; he is too old and can't take it," Shangguan Jiaqi added before walking out.

With their eldest uncle gone, all men and women in the room left without a single word of comfort for Shangguan Jiazheng.

This was such an inappropriate time for her father to fall ill, with these wolves around her who only looked at him coldly!

In this large family, there wasn’t even one person she could truly rely on or trust!

Shangguan Shishi watched as the group left and then looked at her father lying motionless in bed. Tears started to well up in her eyes; she didn't know when her father would wake up, while relatives close by were turning against him one after another. She felt so helpless right now.

When Shangguan Shishi was most helpless, a pair of strong hands held onto her shoulders: "Don’t worry, I’m here."

Shangguan Shishi suddenly felt incredibly warm.

"Give me some time, I will definitely cure your father."

The original plan was for Shangguan Shishi to accompany her father, Shangguan Ji Zheng, to the Meilong Group to sign a share transfer agreement with Cheng Kangmei. However, he suddenly fainted in his office that afternoon without any warning signs. His vital signs were normal, yet he could not be revived despite numerous attempts by Western medical experts who had no idea how to treat such an unusual condition.

Wang Zheng’s intuition was sharp; he sensed something amiss but couldn’t pinpoint its source.

...

This was the first time Wang Zheng entered the Jirong International Building. It wasn't as impressive as expected, although it towered extremely high—it looked like an ordinary office building from inside. But who would have thought that many commands deciding China’s economic direction were issued from this seemingly ordinary building by Shangguan Ji Zheng.

Following the suggestion of Shangguan Ji Qi, today Jirong International convened an emergency board meeting to decide on temporary leadership during Shangguan Ji Zheng's illness. The decision was that Shangguan Shishi would take charge. Everyone understood this might be a critical moment for succession, and several Shangguan clan leaders were eyeing the opportunity to gain more influence while their patriarch wasn't around, or even seize control.

However, at present, it seemed that the eldest leader, Shangguan Ji Qi, stood a greater chance of succeeding.

In the meeting room, faced with these seasoned and crafty elders vying for the clan's leadership, the inexperienced college student, Shangguan Shishi, was clearly overmatched. She wasn't well-versed in all aspects of the company’s operations; every time she spoke, her words were challenged by everyone present. The noise level escalated as someone loudly suggested that Shangguan Ji Qi temporarily take on the role of clan leader. Shangguan Ji Qi didn’t speak but smiled mysteriously.

A college student like Shangguan Shishi couldn't possibly compete with such shrewd individuals, and within ten minutes, she was completely overwhelmed, her tears uncontrollably streaming down her face.

"I say, Shi Shi, this is simple. Even if it comes to a vote, your uncle would have an advantage anyway. Why are you insisting so stubbornly At your age, why not date and find yourself a husband instead"

One man, seemingly very "concerned" about Shangguan Shishi, remarked.

"Hmph, I see her eyeing the clan leader's position. Who would have thought that someone so young could already be so greedy What will become of her if she continues down this path"

Shangguan Ji Lin lit a cigar and took a puff before leisurely exhaling a smoke ring.

In the past, when Shangguan Ji Zheng was in power, none of these people dared to act so audaciously because he was too formidable—so much so that even his elder brothers were intimidated. But now, this man had inexplicably fallen ill. His dewy daughter wanted to take over his position; it was the perfect opportunity for them to vent their long-suppressed frustrations.

"No, I can't retreat. Everything father left behind, I must manage properly and wait for him to come back."

The beautiful Shangguan Shishi’s face was streaked with tears but filled with stubborn determination.

"It's not certain whether I can come back," Shijie Shangguan exhaled another ring of smoke.

"In my opinion, we should vote quickly and not waste time here. I still have a golf game scheduled."

Shishi Shangguan stared at her second uncle but couldn't say anything; tears began to well up again in her eyes.

Wang Zheng stood by the meeting room door, heard these words, sighed and pushed open the door to enter.

Shishi Shangguan was already on the verge of breaking down when she saw Wang Zheng. Unexpectedly, she felt a surge of confidence and determination. She wiped away her tears vigorously but stopped crying.

"Why did you come in" Shijie Shangguan shot back: "This is the boardroom of Jirong International; irrelevant people should leave."

Although others didn't speak up, they showed dissatisfaction at Wang Zheng's arrival with their expressions.

Wang Zheng completely ignored Shijie Shangguan. He entered the meeting room and surveyed these individuals who were being arrogant because the Shangguans weren’t present. A faint smile appeared on his face.

With his arms crossed, Wang Zheng walked around in the meeting room, sizing up one by one those people who could be listed on China's rich list but never made it. He took in their expressions with his eyes.

At this moment, it seemed that Wang Zheng was the master of this meeting room.

Shijie Shangguan finished his cigar and then let out a long breath, stretching his arms: "Where did this stray dog come from Get lost quickly!"

At this moment, Wang Zheng had walked around the oval conference table and was beside Shishi Shangguan.

Closing one eye and looking at these overbearing people, the great hitman and bodyguard smiled and spoke in a menacing yet sly tone: "I'm not some second-generation rich kid or an in-law to the Shangguans. I am just Shishi Shangguan’s bodyguard, and it's my job not to let my employer suffer any injustice."

When Wang Zheng said this, he paused for a moment: "I don't understand what business is all about, nor do I want to get involved, so — if Shishi Shangguan sheds another tear, I will break one finger off each of you."

"Arrogant words! Security, security, take this person out!" Faced with a threat from an unknown junior, Shijie Shangguan was furious and stood up to shout.

"Don't doubt the truthfulness of my words," Wang Zheng smiled and pulled out a spring knife from his waist. He stabbed it into the conference table; the blade sliced through the expensive mahogany as if it were tofu, effortlessly burying itself within the wood.those minor celebrities in terms of beauty. When Xu Mingzhi saw her, he would definitely be dazzled and unable to walk straight. To win her favor, no matter how big the contract was, he would sign it....