Chapter 908 - 858: If They Want It, Then Give It to Them! (2)

Sarcasm, mockery.

Gloating over others’ misfortune, kicking someone who is down.

When the wall falls, everyone pushes; when the drum breaks, everyone beats it.

These possibilities had crossed the minds of the Qin Chu couple.

After all, they lived in an era where people’s hearts were restless.

Such things were all too normal.

Never mind the glory of No.1 Group, never mind that they, as a couple, stood at the pinnacle of adulation from billions.

But they knew that once the scepter of fortune by merit was lost, they would fall from the divine altar to become inconspicuous nouveau riche in the mortal world.

They were aware of all this.

But they never imagined it would come so soon.

Qin Fan had only been missing for a while, yet those wolves and snakes couldn’t hold back?

They heard the gloating taunt in the other’s voice.

Qin Chu and Wei Shuying exchanged glances, both eyes filled with an inescapable bitter sorrow.

Then they looked at the other party and said, "A few guests are too polite!"

"As the saying goes, people don’t come to the Three Treasures Hall without reason. I believe your purpose isn’t just to visit us as a couple. Let’s get straight to the point!"

Qin Chu gently pulled Wei Shuying behind him, staring directly at the three middle-aged men.

"Well, since Mr. Qin is straightforward, we won’t hide anything either! Mr. Qin, you have stopped operations of No.1 Group for a month. I’m sure Mr. and Mrs. Qin know how influential No.1 Group is in Huaxia. We follow the orders of the Forbidden City, and since Mr. and Mrs. Qin have lost interest in the business, we have been sent to re-organize and develop No.1 Group. What are your thoughts? Of course, there will be appropriate compensation, and we won’t resort to appalling acts of using a trick to gain something for nothing!" the middle-aged man in luxurious suit with a golden tie said.

"Oh, does No.1 Group still have the chance to be absorbed by an organization?"

Before Qin Chu could speak.

Wei Shuying took off the coat she was wearing.

She looked at them with an angry and contemptuous smile.

"Mrs. Qin, you should know the importance of No.1 Group for people’s livelihood and long-term development! Therefore, items like Spirit Water No.1 and Spirit Fruit No.1 should be controlled from above to prevent outward leakage! The purpose of merchants is always direct, driven by profit, and to prevent these divine items from falling into the hands of outsiders, the best place for them is in the hands of those above!" another man said.

"Isn’t this ridiculously funny! Spirit Water No.1 and Spirit Fruit No.1 were developed by No.1 Group itself; is their fate decided by those above? Have we committed tax evasion, or have we, as a couple, colluded with enemies? Say you won’t resort to appalling acts of trickery gaining things for nothing; tell me, how do you define such appalling acts?" Wei Shuying continued with a cold laugh.

"Impudent!"

Accompanying Wei Shuying’s words.

The middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses shouted sternly.

This shout.

Not only startled Qin Chu and Wei Shuying.

Even his two companions were unexpectedly frightened by him.

"Mr. Qin, Mrs. Qin, I hope you won’t refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! Don’t try this face-giving, face-denying act! Do you not understand the current state of No.1 Group? Absorption is giving you face, also an opportunity to gracefully back down! I’ll ask bluntly, will you hand over No.1 Group, or not?" the man with gold-rimmed glasses said sharply.

"What if I say no?"

Qin Chu was also angry.

He clenched his fist, gritted his teeth, and spoke word by word.

This was no negotiation.

This was blatant robbery.

This was being a bandit!

Confronted with Qin Chu’s furious "What if I say no," the man with gold-rimmed glasses sneered and mocked him.

"No? You can try! Or do you think No.1 Group still has the capital to defy rules? No enterprise or individual can stand above authority! No.1 Group employs hundreds or thousands of people; do you want to take them down with you? I know you have money, and even if operations stopped, you could still afford to pay salaries every month without bleeding. But do you think you have the capability to oppose above? A wise person knows to cut losses; don’t doom yourself! The money you’ve earned can last you several lifetimes, knowing when to quit is your best choice!"

"Are you threatening us?" Wei Shuying became even paler, glaring at him.

"No, no, we’re just here to negotiate! But if you insist it’s a threat, there’s nothing we can do! After all, this is your personal business! Alright, I’ve said all I needed to say! Think of yourselves, think of your employees; rest assured, there will be no layoffs from above, nor wage cuts, everything will remain the same. It’s time for you both to travel the world and see the beauty of the Three Thousand Worlds!"

Completing his speech, the man with gold-rimmed glasses finished with a sly smile.

Pursing his lips, he collected himself, clicking his shiny new shoes against the floor as he exited.

The other two men followed, saying nothing more.

They were not bandits.

But their actions were more appalling than bandits!

This was the truest exhibit of what it meant to steal and plunder openly!

The half-hour deadline started counting down from that moment.

After the three figures disappeared from sight.

Wei Shuying felt dizzy.

Her body swayed.

Nearly collapsing in a stagger, she was swiftly caught by Qin Chu, "Shuying!"

"Old Qin, why? Why do you think we’ve lived under the shadow of being bullied all our lives? It was Old Qin’s family before, then Xiaofan’s success allowed us to proudly dismiss those shadows. Now that Xiaofan is missing, these wolves and snakes begin to appear! They want to take over our family business, those wolves in sheep’s clothing, they want to take Xiaofan’s inheritance!"

In Qin Chu’s arms, Wei Shuying trembled all over.

As she hysterically uttered these words with tears streaming down.

Her face was filled with sorrow and grievances.

How much more suffering from heaven to hell must she endure in this lifetime?

The pain of losing her son still tormented her, and now she faced this despicable seize by wolves and snakes.

She was in pain, she was tired, she was truly exhausted!

"Shuying, you have to hold on, you must! If they want it, then give it to them!"

At last, the steely middle-aged man couldn’t hold it anymore.

Cold tears welled from his eyes.

With gritted teeth and savage rage.

He knew.

At this point, they as a couple had no other choice.

They had to give, regardless of willingness!

They couldn’t fight those bandits!