Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 533 Rebellion Within the Nest 1(3)_1
Three individuals, each a potential candidate for president and leader of the entire company. For now, they could only watch as events unfolded. Wanqian and Shen Cheng were in agreement on one point: despite their falling out, neither wanted Shangguan You to benefit.
"Manager Shen, may you continue to express your opinion now?" Wanqian’s crisp voice struck again, making Shen Congming’s already anxious heart pound violently.
Cold sweat beaded on Shen Congming’s forehead once more. Shangguan You leaned back lazily in her chair, a faint smile playing on her lips. Her gaze swept over Shen Cheng and Wanqian, noting how intently they watched Shen Congming. She truly wanted to laugh heartily; she was very much looking forward to Shen Congming’s performance.
She was also eager to witness Shen Cheng’s and Wanqian’s reactions. She herself had once tasted the plummet from heaven to hell and had endured it. She wondered how Shen Cheng and Wanqian would fare. This trap had been months in the making, set in motion the moment Shen Jia’s family arrived in Beijing; her plan had been in motion all along.
That was why she had tolerated Shen Jia repeatedly. Now, she could finally reap the rewards. She could feel her blood boiling with anticipation.
「Shen Family, Conference Room.」
At this moment, a heavy, oppressive atmosphere pervaded the entire conference room. Shen Cheng, Wanqian, and all the senior executives of the Shen Family fixed their gazes on Shen Congming.
Everyone was waiting for Shen Congming’s answer. A faint smirk touched Shen Cheng’s lips. He couldn’t speak for, nor decide for, others. But Shen Congming was different. He had grown up in their household; they had watched him mature and had even sent him to Beijing. Shen Congming’s family had also contributed significantly.
Otherwise, when Shen Congming’s family had nowhere else to go in Beijing, Shen Cheng wouldn’t have taken them in and treated them so well. Shen Cheng was wary of everyone—everyone except Shen Congming. That was why, even after Shen Jia committed such a grave error, he had merely slapped her.
Shen Cheng knew with certainty that without Shen Congming’s family, the Shen Cheng of today wouldn’t exist. He understood this, and Shen Congming understood it too. Therefore, anyone might betray him, but Shen Congming never would.
Wanqian thought she could use Shen Congming against him? What a ridiculous notion!
Unfortunately, Shen Cheng had miscalculated this time. Ordinarily, Shen Congming would never have betrayed him, much less stabbed him in the back. But this time, Shen Congming felt he had no other choice.
As the atmosphere in the conference room grew increasingly heavy, large beads of sweat dripped down Shen Congming’s forehead, his back already soaked through. He glanced at Shen Cheng and Wanqian, gritted his teeth, and then, under the watchful eyes of everyone present, began to speak with forced composure.
"President Shen’s performance within the company is evident to all. However, his recent personal conduct has severely impacted the company’s interests. I personally believe that President Shen no longer possesses the qualifications, nor the capability, to hold this position. This year’s financial liabilities have reached thirty billion yuan. Simultaneously, the company’s stock has plummeted, hitting rock bottom. The company’s losses amount to ten billion yuan, with an additional bank loan of ten billion yuan, and externally..." As Shen Congming finished speaking, a roar filled Shen Cheng’s mind.
Shen Cheng shot up from his seat, agitated, staring at Shen Congming in disbelief. His own uncle-in-law had actually uttered such words!
His once confident gaze turned icy as he watched Shen Congming’s lips move. Shen Cheng felt a chilling unfamiliarity; he could almost hear the sound of a knife plunging into his heart, the drip of blood, drop by drop. Stabbed in the back by his closest relative! Just moments ago, Shen Congming had been professing loyalty, yet in the blink of an eye, he had turned his blade towards Shen Cheng’s most vulnerable point.
"As stated, in just six months under President Shen’s leadership, the Shen Family has plunged into a severe financial crisis, with debts amounting to thirty billion yuan. I personally believe President Shen lacks the capability to lead us through this turmoil. This is the opinion of the finance department."
When Shen Congming finished speaking, the previously quiet hall erupted into a flurry of discussion. The company has accumulated thirty billion yuan in debt? Shen Congming wiped away a bead of cold sweat, meeting Shen Cheng’s unreadable gaze. Shen Congming’s heart hammered against his ribs, threatening to leap out of his chest.
A slight smile touched Wanqian’s lips as she observed Shen Cheng’s shocked, incredulous expression. Seeing his deeply stricken and somewhat ashen face, a triumphant grin spread across hers. Although Shen Congming was Shen Cheng’s man, he was still human, and all humans have weaknesses. She had merely exploited Duan Mei and Shen Jia, and Shen Congming had readily agreed to her plan, willing to help.
Shangguan You leaned back lazily in her chair, listening to the murmurs of discussion without comment. She was merely a spectator. This was only the beginning; the main act was yet to come.
"President Shen, I believe you have nothing more to say at this point," Wanqian said with a light laugh. "The company’s total debt has reached thirty billion yuan. Even if you remain in this position, it will only further strain the company’s finances and send it spiraling further downhill." She glanced at Shen Cheng’s subtly trembling body and his tightly clenched fists, a profound sense of satisfaction welling within her. The feeling of him being betrayed by a close relative—it certainly enhanced her mood. Shen Cheng had stabbed Wanyou in the back like this before. Now it was her turn to deliver a similar blow. This exhilarating feeling was truly addictive.
"Therefore, I personally believe President Shen no longer deserves to occupy the position of president. Although I haven’t been with the company for long, all of you are veteran employees. I trust that my efforts and capabilities over the past two years are clear to everyone. I personally believe my abilities are by no means inferior to President Shen’s; if anything, they surpass his. I am fully capable of taking over the Shen Family and resolving all the problems it currently faces. Moreover, I believe all of you know about my grandfather and my sister. Though they have passed away, this company is still the Shen Family. This company belongs to the Shen Family, and I am a member of the Shen Family."
Wanqian’s voice was not loud, yet every word, every sentence, hammered mercilessly at Shen Cheng’s heart, leaving it figuratively bleeding. Wanqian and Shen Congming, together, had driven Shen Cheng into a corner once more. Wanqian then twisted the knife by mentioning the late Old Master Shen and Wanyou, rubbing salt into his raw wounds.
