Chapter 194: Uncovering the Truth
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Zhen…” Hearing Wei Jiu’er’s distressed voice, Qin Zhen’s rationality finally returned.
Wei Jiu’er’s eyes were slightly red. “Are you really unable to let go of Qingyue? If that’s the case, I can leave. You know, I just want you to be happy…”
In the past, if Wei Jiu’er had said these words, Qin Zhen would have felt guilt and pity. But now, he only felt irritated. Yet, considering that Wei Jiu’er had saved him, he patiently comforted her, “You’re overthinking. Focus on preparing for the wedding.”
But how could Wei Jiu’er be at peace? Qin Zhen might say he didn’t care, but his heart was already inclined towards Shen Qingyue! Like today, both conglomerates had terminated their cooperation entirely. Considering his status, how could Qin Zhen attend such an event? Haven’t many who were inferior to him stayed away?
But Qin Zhen had come! He would come, solely because Shen Qingyue would be there too.
Although aware of all this, Wei Jiu’er could only pretend not to know. The wedding was just around the corner. She had invested so much in this; she couldn’t afford to collapse at this critical moment!
After they left, Yan Xi anxiously grabbed Xu Fengzhi’s hand. “Aunt, I officially took office today. Why isn’t Shen Qingyue nervous at all? Does she have a trick up her sleeve?”
Xu Fengzhi reassured her, “She is isolated and powerless now, with very little real authority. What tricks could she possibly have? Without Shen Jun, she is nothing. Today, so many eyes are on you. Stand tall and don’t let anyone look down on you.”
Yan Xi nodded reluctantly, but her unease grew. When the time was almost right, she adjusted her attire and stepped onto the podium.
She could see reporters from major newspapers and industry tycoons sitting below. Yan Xi’s palms were sweaty, and she kept licking her lips nervously.
“Thank you…”
She barely began, but her voice broke due to nervousness.
Her voice was sharp and piercing, eliciting a low laughter from the audience below.
Yan Xi felt a burning sensation on her face, but she forced herself to continue speaking. Her speech was well-written, but her voice lacked vigor and sounded nervous, even though she tried to maintain composure. Some sentences came out stuttered, not at all fitting for the demeanor expected of a leader.
She could faintly hear people whispering around her.
“Is she the next President of Shen Corporation? Can she really handle the entire company? What’s happening with Shen Corporation now? Making a bit of money and then disappearing, are they trying to go bankrupt?”
“I think I heard her mispronounce some professional terms. She probably hasn’t even studied the basics. I can’t imagine what Shen Corporation was thinking, handing the reins to her…”
“Shen Corporation’s stocks are still worth something. They should sell them now, before it’s too late…
Yan Xi clenched her fists, impulsively blurting out, “Shen Qingyue, today I take over, and you step down. Don’t you have anything to say to the media?”
Upon hearing this, the group of reporters immediately perked up. They did not care whether a corporation was rising or falling; as long as there was news, they were interested. Yan Xi was clearly trying to embarrass Shen Qingyue. A few snapshots, and they would have a hot news story.
Shen Qingyue heard Yan Xi’s words and stood up among the seated crowd. Her voice was calm and composed. “I do have a few words to say.”
Shen Qingyue simply stood there, but her aura was so commanding that it couldn’t be ignored.
Yan Xi did not expect Shen Qingyue to respond. Through gritted teeth, she asked, “What do you want to say?”
Shen Qingyue did not answer immediately; instead, she walked slowly to the stage.
Yan Xi watched her, feeling oddly short of breath. Shen Qingyue’s presence was overwhelming.
Shen Qingyue’s eyes were cold and distant. She stopped, spoke softly, “I want to ask Miss Yan Xi, do you know the legal consequences of attempted murder by poisoning and forging a property transfer agreement? Do you know how many years you could be sentenced for that?”
At her words, Yan Xi’s face turned pale, and there was a commotion in the audience.
The news about Shen Jun suddenly falling ill and being rushed to the operating room had already made headlines. People speculated that Shen Jun, possibly aware of his limited time, had transferred all his assets to his granddaughter Yan Xi. But now, everything had changed. Could it be that Yan Xi, for the sake of the wealth, had tried to kill her own grandfather?
Yan Xi, feeling frantic, looked away and tried to find Xu Fengzhi’s figure. “I don’t know what you’re talking about…”
Seeing her feign ignorance, Shen Qingyue said directly, “Grandpa was taken to the operating room because you bribed his caregiver, Shi Xiang’er, to poison him! Did you understand what I just said? Yan Xi, if you want to hide your actions, you should truly be innocent.. Without Grandpa, do you think you would be where you are today?”