Strongest Abandoned Son
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Chapter 359: Adversity

Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter

Tang Lianshui nodded. โ€œYes, because our contract was only recently signed and hasn't been ratified by a third party, they can revoke it easily.โ€

Ning Qingxue frowned. โ€œThis is the fourth company to cancel a contract with us in three months. Why is this happening?โ€

โ€œI know the Ti Feng Corporationโ€™s sales manager. He told me they didnโ€™t willingly revoke the agreement. It was Yuan Bei Corporation,โ€ Tang Lianshui said helplessly.

โ€œYuan Bei Corporation? The largest pharmaceutical corporation in China? Why would they care about our small company?โ€ Ning Qingxue asked.

Tang Lianshui sighed. He felt this young CEO lacked her former decisiveness. She seemed distracted and forgetful. He replied, โ€œSix months ago, they tried to buy our company, but you rejected them outright without considering their offer. Manager Liโ€™s investigation revealed they aim to monopolize the pharmaceutical industry in Yu State. They didnโ€™t need to buy us, but six months ago, at the pharmaceutical exhibition, their CEO, Yuan Qibing, saw you and asked you to dinner. He likely decided to buy our company after you refused him.โ€

Ning Qingxueโ€™s face hardened. โ€œDoesnโ€™t he know Iโ€™m married? Why didnโ€™t Li Mumei tell me?โ€

Li Mumeiโ€™s voice came from the doorway. โ€œQingxue, I didnโ€™t tell you because I thought you were preoccupied lately. The companyโ€™s been struggling, and I didnโ€™t want to add to your worries. Only a few of us know about your marriage; Manager Tang didnโ€™t.โ€

Tang Lianshui said wryly, โ€œIndeed, I had no idea.โ€

Li Mumei looked at the resignation letter in Tang Lianshuiโ€™s hand. โ€œManager Tang, are you resigning?โ€

Tang Lianshui looked guilty. โ€œSorry, CEO Ning, CEO Li. Iโ€ฆ Iโ€™m submitting my resignation.โ€

Ning Qingxue looked surprised, then at the letter. After a long pause, she said, โ€œOkay. Give me the letter. Iโ€™ll sign it and have someone process it. Tell them Iโ€™ve approved it.โ€

After Tang Lianshui left, Li Mumei sighed. โ€œQingxue, we canโ€™t blame him. His wifeโ€™s hospital bills are high, and the companyโ€™s in crisis. He doesnโ€™t have enough money for her treatment.โ€

Ning Qingxue nodded. โ€œI know. Iโ€™ve been preoccupied and havenโ€™t noticed. Manager Tang is capable, but without a stable platform, he canโ€™t succeed. Thatโ€™s our companyโ€™s problem.โ€

Li Mumei nodded. โ€œYuan Beiโ€™s CEO is bullying us. Itโ€™s despicable, but theyโ€™re the largest pharmaceutical company in China. No one wants to cross them. They might secure the Asia spot at the Beijing Luo Yue Corporation conference in two days. Other companies are afraid to offend them, even with the slightest connection to Luo Yue. It would be extremely lucrative.โ€

โ€œAre they so sure theyโ€™ll be chosen by Luo Yue?โ€ Ning Qingxue frowned.

Li Mumei said wryly, โ€œYuan Bei is the largest pharmaceutical company in Asia, and a top 5 globally. While our beauty pill is unique, itโ€™s just one product. Yuan Beiโ€™s power far surpasses Luo Yueโ€™s. I suspect Luo Yue is seeking to cooperate with them, not the other way around.โ€

Ning Qingxue rubbed her forehead. She knew Li Mumei was right, but she felt helpless.

โ€œMumei, even if our company fails, I wonโ€™t sell it to them,โ€ Ning Qingxue said coldly.

Li Mumei nodded. โ€œI know this company is your parentsโ€™ legacy. I donโ€™t want to sell it to Yuan Bei either. But if they continue to suppress us, weโ€™ll be forced to shut down.โ€

Ning Qingxue nodded. โ€œRegardless, we need to attend the Beijing conference. We need to try our luck. Luo Yue is looking for two Asian partners. We can work hard to be one of them.โ€

Li Mumei nodded silently. She knew the chances were slim. If Yuan Bei spread negative news about Fei Yu, other companies wouldnโ€™t cooperate with them. Yuan Bei held significant international status; their heart safety serum was world-renowned and highly profitable.

A knock. Manager Yu from Human Resources entered, looking worried. โ€œCEO Ning, CEO Li, many employees have resigned lately. Should we do something?โ€

Li Mumei said firmly, โ€œNo need. If they want to leave, let them. If we partner with Luo Yue in two days, that will be more convincing than anything.โ€

After Manager Yu left, Li Mumei felt helpless. Others aimed to partner with Luo Yue; they were fighting to become a subordinate. The difference was vast. She knew hundreds of Asian companies wanted to partner with Luo Yue, and theirs was near the bottom.

Ning Qingxue remained silent until Manager Yu left. โ€œMumei, what was it?โ€

Li Mumei nodded. โ€œLast night, there was a murder at Yuan Ge World. A counterfeiting boss was killed, butโ€ฆโ€

โ€œBut what?โ€ Ning Qingxue asked quickly.

โ€œI reviewed police footage. Ye Mo was there last night. He ordered a beer but didnโ€™t drink it. He stayed a while, tipped generously, and left. His departure coincided with Fei Feiโ€™s return and CEO Chengโ€™s arrival. Police suspect him, but canโ€™t find him,โ€ Li Mumei said.

โ€œWhat does that have to do with him? He didnโ€™t go upstairs,โ€ Ning Qingxue said, oblivious to Li Mumeiโ€™s surprised expression.

โ€œMumei, letโ€™s focus on the Beijing trip. My father goes tomorrow; we go the day after. We have to try,โ€ Ning Qingxue finally refocused on the company.

Li Mumei smiled wryly. You told me to investigate. I didn't want to get involved. She noticed Ning Qingxueโ€™s changed attitude since revealing her marriage to Ye Mo. Li Mumei saw the shift, but Ning Qingxue likely didnโ€™t.


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