"I didn't expect Huo Cheng to show up suddenly."
The stock price of the Zhao family's company had dropped sharply. If Huo Cheng found out that she was the one who had pulled the strings behind the scenes, the Zhao family would definitely not be able to withstand Huo Cheng's revenge.
Zhao Wanru began to regret her impulsive actions. After having a conflict with Wen Xuanyang, she couldn't bear to see Gu Sisi doing well. So she had found Wang Junhui to plot against her.
Unexpectedly, the plan had failed, and she might even get involved.
"Cousin, all the evidence has been cleaned up. As long as Wang Junhui insists that he did it on his own, we won't be implicated."
Hearing this, Zhao Wanru managed to calm down a bit. "Quickly figure out a way. We must make Wang Junhui take the blame."
Otherwise, the entire Zhao family would be in big trouble.
"Cousin, don't worry. I have something on Wang Junhui. He doesn't dare to talk."
While Zhao Wanru was still holding on to a glimmer of hope, her father was going crazy. The stock price had plummeted again in just one morning.
When he got the news, Mr. Zhao was so angry that he almost fainted. "What on earth is going on?"
"Because... because all our shareholders seemed to have discussed it beforehand. They all withdrew their shares at the same time."
Thud!
Mr. Zhao slumped into his chair.
During the last crisis, the Zhao and Wen families had used a large sum of money to buy back the shares of those who wanted to withdraw, barely stabilizing the situation.
This time, with all the shareholders withdrawing their shares, there simply wasn't enough money to fill the hole.
"Immediately call a meeting and gather all the shareholders. I have something to say!" Mr. Zhao clasped his hands together, his arms turning white from the pressure.
Just as the arrangements were being made, someone else rushed in. "It's bad!"
"What now?"
"It's Miss. There's a video on the internet..."
Mr. Zhao was furious. "Immediately summon her to see me!"
A dazed Zhao Wanru was brought in. She was completely confused and didn't know that the stock price of the Zhao family's company had plummeted.
"Dad, what's going on?"
"How dare you ask what's going on?" Mr. Zhao, who had always been gentle with his daughter, threw the video in his hand at her.
Zhao Wanru took the phone and glanced at it. Her face instantly turned pale. It was the surveillance video of her drugging Gu Sisi in the hotel, obviously secretly filmed with a phone.
"Dad, what should we do?" Zhao Wanru cried out anxiously.
"You! You're going to ruin the Zhao family!" Mr. Zhao slapped the table hard. "Look at what you've done!"
"Dad, I know I was wrong. Please think of a way quickly."
"Now the video has spread on the internet. I've had someone buy it and take it down as quickly as possible. We'll just have to wait and see for now!"
Zhao Wanru's hands and feet were ice - cold, and her lips were trembling. She never thought the situation would be so serious.
This time, not only had it affected the company, but her own reputation was also ruined. She wouldn't be able to go out for a while.
Huo Cheng sneered when he saw the news that the posts on the internet were being quickly deleted.
"President, should we add more fuel to the fire?"
"No need. Stripping the Zhao family of a layer of skin this time is a lesson. If there's a next time, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"Whose skin are you stripping?" Jiang Lihao walked in from outside.
At the sight of him, Huo Cheng felt annoyed. "What are you doing here?"
"My brother's woman has been bullied. I'm here to offer my condolences." When he met Huo Cheng's cold gaze, he shivered. "But the Zhao family has really gone too far. Stripping them of a layer of skin is actually too light a punishment."
Huo Cheng's face darkened. "How did you find the on - site video? I really owe you one this time."
Jiang Lihao rolled his eyes. "Don't forget, that's my old man's property!"
"Oh? In that case, there's still a score to settle between us." Huo Cheng's eyes turned sharp. "My woman almost had an accident on the Jiang family's territory. Don't you think you should give me an explanation?"
"..." Jiang Lihao was speechless. You're like a dog, aren't you? Why do you bite everyone you see?