In an instant, everyone's gaze fell squarely on Yang Chen.
"President Zhang, don't bother with this good-for-nothing. Let's settle the contract first, and then deal with him later!" The old man, sensing the tense atmosphere, quickly urged.
"Sign? Sign my ass!"
Zhang Guang tore the contract in half, pointing angrily at Yang Chen. "I was planning to settle the score with you, but I never expected you to be from the Qin family. Not only is our cooperation off the table today, but I'm also going to crush the Qin family. You'll learn the consequences of crossing me, Zhang Guang!"
Yesterday, Zhang Guang had been kicked by Yang Chen, and later, the group of men he called were all taken down by Ma Chao alone. Even he himself had been beaten up. He had been thinking about how to get revenge, and now the opportunity had come.
"What? You dared to offend President Zhang? You're asking for death!" Qin Fei feigned shock, then quickly added, "President Zhang, this guy isn't part of the Qin family. He has nothing to do with us."
"Go to hell!"
Zhang Guang punched Qin Fei in the face, sending him staggering back with blood at the corner of his mouth. "You call him 'Grandpa,' and yet you say he's not part of the Qin family? Dream on if you think you can cooperate with us!"
Qin Xi had heard from Qin Yi about the incident at the kindergarten and knew that Yang Chen had hit Zhang Guang. But she never expected the two would meet again so soon, and in such an important setting.
The old man was also anxious and stepped forward. "President Zhang, this bastard really has nothing to do with the Qin family. Just say the word, and I'll expel them from the family immediately. Please reconsider the cooperation!"
"Qin Xi, look at what your useless husband has done! He even dared to offend President Zhang!"
"He's nothing but a curse on the Qin family! Five years ago, he almost destroyed the Qin family, and now he's ruining our chances again!"
"Chairman, expel their entire family from the Qin family now!"
In an instant, the entire meeting room was filled with the Qin family's direct descendants clamoring to expel Yang Chen and Qin Xi, as if they couldn't wait to kick them out.
Seeing how unwelcome Yang Chen was in the Qin family, Zhang Guang's anger subsided slightly. He gave Yang Chen a thoughtful look and then sneered, "If you still want to cooperate with us, fine. But I want this guy to kneel down and beg me!"
As soon as Zhang Guang said this, a flash of murderous intent crossed Yang Chen's eyes.
The old man, without hesitation, barked at Yang Chen, "You dog! Kneel down and beg President Zhang to spare the Qin family!"
Yang Chen stood tall and straight, his cold gaze falling on the old man. "You don't even know what happened between him and me, yet you want me to kneel and beg him?"
"You keep saying I have nothing to do with the Qin family. Whether he spares the Qin family or not has nothing to do with me."
"Making me, Yang Chen, kneel? You're not worthy!"
At this moment, Yang Chen stood like a towering figure, exuding an overwhelming aura. Qin Xi, standing closest to him, felt a slight shock. After five years, he had truly changed.
"You insolent brat!" The old man trembled with rage, barely managing to spit out those words.
Just then, a middle-aged man in a suit rushed into the meeting room, urgently reporting, "Chairman, President Luo from Yan Chen Group is here!"
"Yan Chen Group?" The old man's face turned pale with shock.
Following that, a middle-aged man strode in. It was Luo Bin, the general manager of Yan Chen Group's Jiangzhou branch.
"President Luo, we are honored by your presence. Please forgive us for not welcoming you properly!" The old man quickly stepped forward, bowing slightly with utmost humility.
Zhang Guang was also stunned. He never expected to see Luo Bin at the Qin family. He hurriedly extended his hands, fawning, "President Luo, hello! I'm Zhang Guang from the Zhang family. My father is—"
Luo Bin sneered, cutting him off. "The Zhang family? What is that?"
The entire room was shocked. Zhang Guang stood dumbfounded, a flicker of anger rising in his eyes. But then he remembered his father's warning: "Yan Chen Group is a subsidiary of the Yanjing's top豪门, the Yu family. In front of the Yu family, our Zhang family is nothing! Never offend anyone related to Yan Chen Group."
With that in mind, Zhang Guang forcefully suppressed his anger and stammered, "President Luo, you're right. The Zhang family is nothing in your eyes—no, not even worth a fart. Please don't take offense."
He was drenched in cold sweat. Although Luo Bin was just a branch manager, anyone connected to the Yu family was not to be trifled with.
Luo Bin snorted coldly and ignored him. He gave a subtle glance, and a middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses stepped forward, placing a contract in front of the old man.
"What is this?" The old man was puzzled, but when he saw the title of the contract, his face filled with astonishment.
Luo Bin glanced subtly at Yang Chen, then turned to the old man with a smile. "I have been deeply moved by Qin Xi's sincerity. She waited at our company's entrance for an entire day just to see me. With such dedication, if I still refused to cooperate, it would be unreasonable. I've already signed this contract. All that's left is for Chairman Qin to sign, and it will take effect."
Moved by Qin Xi's sincerity?
How was that possible?
Everyone, including Qin Xi, was stunned. Qin Xi quickly recalled that Qin Yi had mentioned helping her secure the contract yesterday. Could it be because of Qin Yi?
The family members who had been clamoring to expel Qin Xi's family now fell silent, their gazes toward Qin Xi shifting.
Qin Fei, in particular, was utterly shocked. He had tried everything to get in touch with Yan Chen Group's higher-ups, but they had ignored him.
With his task complete, Luo Bin soon left. Zhang Guang, who had earlier threatened to crush the Qin family, also slunk away.
"I have an announcement to make!" The old man's voice rang out, sweeping across the room.
Everyone was filled with excitement. Partnering with Yan Chen Group meant a bright future for the Qin family. They might even rise to become a top-tier family in Jiangzhou by the end of the year.
Qin Xi was also thrilled, her hands clenched tightly. Two days ago, during the meeting, the old man had promised that whoever secured the contract with Yan Chen Group would become the chairman of Sanhe Group. Now that she had secured the contract, the old man was surely about to announce her appointment.
The others looked at Qin Xi with envy.
"She truly is the Qin family's most talented daughter. She even managed to secure the contract with Yan Chen Group!"
"If the Qin family becomes a top-tier family this year, Qin Xi will be the greatest contributor!"
"Qin Xi, keep it up! I'll fully support your work from now on!"
Before Luo Bin's arrival, everyone had been clamoring to expel Qin Xi from the family. Now, they had all changed their tune, fawning over her with flattery.
But then, the old man suddenly declared, "From today onward, Qin Fei will be the chairman of Sanhe Group, fully responsible for the cooperation with Yan Chen Group. Everyone else must give their full support."
No one had expected this decision, not even Qin Fei himself. After a brief moment of shock, Qin Fei's face lit up with joy. He quickly stood up and said, "Thank you, Grandfather, for your trust! I won't let you down!"
"Good. Meeting adjourned!" The old man stood up and left, not even mentioning the promise he had made two days ago.
"Grandfather!" Qin Xi was frantic and chased after him. "Grandfather, you said that whoever secured the contract with Yan Chen Group would become the chairman of Sanhe Group. Why is Qin Fei being made chairman? I won't accept this!"