CHAPTER 405: CHAPTER 379: IS THE JIANG FAMILY ANNIHILATED?

Chen Ran stood frozen in place, his mind fretting: Wasn’t it said that I should come to you if I have difficulties?

Oh, I see.

That was said to bolster my confidence!

When he left the General Manager’s office, Chen Ran felt as if his chest was filled with boundless strength.

So it turned out that pies really do fall from the sky—it was incredible that he, who hadn’t even made team leader in two years, had been appointed as a manager!

Ten minutes later, the Research and Development department.

It was nearing the end of the workday, yet everyone’s spirits were high, busy at work.

Xiao Zhou put down the mouse and saw Chen Ran returning dejectedly, thinking he had been reprimanded by the supervisor, so he quickly gave him a piece of chocolate and thoughtfully fetched a cup of warm water for him.

Although Xiao Zhou didn’t say a word, the brotherly love was fully expressed.

Suddenly, Chen Ran stood up.

He grasped Xiao Zhou’s hand tightly, with a serious expression, just as he was about to speak, he suddenly stopped.

"Chen Ran, what... are you all right?"

"I’m fine, very good. Please turn on your cellphone, pies are going to fall from the sky soon, grab them quickly."

"What... what do you mean?"

Chen Ran smiled and waved at Xiao Zhou, then slowly walked to the aisle. He first looked around and his gaze finally settled on the integrated office area.

"Dear comrades, I am leaving, don’t miss me! When available... I’ll often come to see you, and to thank everyone for your care and concern over these two years, I sent a small red packet in the group, it’s not much, don’t think less of it."

The colleagues in the Research and Development department thought that Chen Ran had been fired, and each one looked rather regretful, not in the mood to snatch any red packets.

Since Hai Sheng Company was acquired by Lingxiao Group, every department had seen people leave for various reasons, but the Research and Development department had always remained unchanged for the time being.

Of course, Tang Xiaowan was an exception; she had been there too short a time to resonate with others.

But Chen Ran was different.

He had spent a relatively long time with everyone, and although they often played and squabbled, the relationships between them, regardless of gender, were still pretty good.

"Chen Ran, did you cause trouble again? Was the supervisor calling you just now... because of this?"

Xiao Liu said, sighing repeatedly.

His eyes were slightly red, showing that he was truly reluctant to see Chen Ran leave.

"Don’t worry, Chen Ran, I have a buddy working at a nearby company, I’ll send you his phone number, they’re hiring, too." Xiao Zhou quickly reassured him with a smile, then he sent his friend’s mobile number to Chen Ran.

"Chen Ran, big trouble or not, please invite someone out for a meal, maybe it’ll be fine!"

"Exactly, exactly, tell us what happened?"

The colleagues gathered around Chen Ran asking questions and offering strategies, clearly showing that he had been quite popular in the Research and Development department over these two years.

"Xiao Zhou, can you give me that potted plant of yours? And Xiao Liu, that pillow of yours looks pretty nice, seems quite comfortable."

Chen Ran said, then continued to sort his belongings with his head down and no smile on his face.

Acting requires a full performance to be enjoyable!

"If you like it, I’ll give it to you, I’ll help you move it downstairs later." Xiao Zhou answered promptly.

"Good, thanks a lot!"

"Chen Ran, I’ve been using this one for over two weeks, but I have a new one in my car, I’ll go downstairs later, the pattern suits you better." Xiao Liu replied softly, his voice tinged with emotion.

"Good, thanks, just don’t forget."

Just as everyone was immersed in the sorrow of parting, suddenly four cheerful young men from the Marketing department came over.

They moved quickly, each with a spirited look.

"Hello, Manager Chen, we are from the Marketing department, we came to help you move your things." The lead man said with a smile, nodding slightly.

"No need, no need, just a few items, I can handle it."

"It’s no trouble, really."

Chen Ran waved his hands cheerfully, "Really, I can manage, thanks a lot."

"Don’t be polite, here, let us help."

Clearly, Chen Ran was still not used to being fawned over like this, having been just a regular employee before.

The members of the Marketing department were efficient, and in less than two minutes, they had packed up all of Chen Ran’s belongings and swiftly moved them downstairs.

Meanwhile, the Research and Development department personnel watched the entire process dumbfoundedly, barely able to react.

"Chen Ran, they were calling you just now..."

Before Xiao Zhou could finish speaking, a colleague yelled out loudly, "Everyone check your emails, quick, Manager Liu just sent something."

"Could it be another appointment letter?"

"Perhaps Tian Jiaojiao has left and he’s announcing an open selection for an assistant?"

Several curious people immediately opened their emails.

"Due to the needs of the company development, we are making the following personnel adjustments in the R&D and Marketing Departments. Please be informed that the original R&D department..."

"Our Supervisor Gao has been promoted to Manager! My God, and Chen Ran? Even Chen Ran is a manager? No way, Chen Ran got promoted directly to manager?" A female colleague said in astonishment.

Everyone’s gaze simultaneously turned toward Chen Ran.

...

Meanwhile, at Lingxiao Manor.

In the study, Leng Lingxiao slowly loosened his tie with graceful and dignified movements, yet his handsome face was veiled with an extremely complex expression.

"This... this is letting her off easy!"

"I’m sorry, Master."

About four hours earlier, the incident involving Jiang Kexin and Sun Quezi had been leaked to the dark web, and soon after, it rapidly spread across various major social platforms.

Unable to bear her parents’ verbal accusations, Jiang Kexin drove straight into the Jiang Family’s gate.

"Alright, alright, forget it. Maybe Wang Junchen had plans well in advance. We were one step too late."

At that moment, Zhao Renjie’s phone rang.

Ring, ring, ring, ring, ring...

After he answered the call, he straightened up immediately, his face wearing an expression of disbelief, as if something major had just happened.

"Say it, what happened now?" Leng Lingxiao’s face was cold, clearly sensing something was amiss.

"Mrs. Jiang had a heart attack and wasn’t found in time, she passed away. Jiang Yongheng had a sudden cerebral hemorrhage and is currently being resuscitated. Jiang Kede was on his way to the hospital when he assaulted a reporter, the injuries were severe, and he has been taken into custody."

Is this the rhythm of wiping out the entire family?

"What do you think Wang Junchen’s intentions are by doing this? Does he also have a grudge against the Jiang Family?"

Zhao Renjie did not even need to think and immediately answered, "He’s probably just trying to vent his anger for the lady. After all, Ye Wanhua really liked her, wasn’t she also thinking of acknowledging her as a daughter? Wang Junchen loves what she loves; probably he was just looking out for Ye Wanhua."

"Where there is no profit, there is no motivation. He wouldn’t engage in a losing business," Leng Lingxiao muttered thoughtfully, his gaze falling on a nearby bougainvillea plant.

The flowers were blooming beautifully, bloom after bloom was gorgeous.

Tang Xiaowan really liked bougainvillea, but this affection came from being influenced by her grandmother, Tang Mei, from a young age, much like she had Leng Lingxiao in her heart, thus her love for Lingxiao flowers.

"Master, are you suspecting that there’s another reason hidden here... involving Old Mrs. Tang?"

"Grandma Tang has always avoided my probing about the night raid at Mei Garden, and her explanations about Tangtang’s origins were vague, hugely different from our investigation’s findings! There must be some kind of transaction between her and Wang Junchen."

"Should we have someone keep an eye on Chunlei Street? In case Old Mrs. Tang and Wang Junchen..."

Zhao Renjie had only started to speak when the door to the study was suddenly flung open, and Tang Xiaowan burst in, her face alight with smiles, bouncing happily.

Zhao Renjie thought to himself: I hope the lady didn’t hear that.

Leng Lingxiao remarked, seeing her good mood, "You seem to be in a great mood!"

"Huahua, Huahua, you lost, hurry up and transfer the money to our company, not a cent less!" Tang Xiaowan couldn’t wait to shout out.

Leng Lingxiao watched his little wife with a mischievous smile, "Really? It went that smoothly?"

"Of course, quick, hurry up and transfer the money!"

Saying this, Tang Xiaowan then dug out the new bank account details of Hai Sheng Company from her phone and sent them to Leng Lingxiao’s phone at the fastest speed possible.

Only someone as confidently demanding as his little wife could behave like this. Who else but her deserved his pampering?

Leng Lingxiao stretched his long arm and wrapped Tang Xiaowan in his embrace, "Alright, alright, I got it, but right now is definitely not going to work. First thing in the morning, I’ll have the finance department transfer double the amount to you. How about that, satisfied? Can you give your husband full marks?"

Tang Xiaowan smiled smugly, lifting her head high, "I suppose, barely... passes."

"That won’t do, a passing grade isn’t enough. I want full marks. Tell me, what aspect is your Husband not doing well enough? If there are areas to be improved, I will; if none, still strive harder!"

Seeing this, Zhao Renjie silently withdrew.

It seemed that the master knew how to pamper his wife, even happy to be tricked into giving without receiving. Just this display of affection...could you maybe wait until I’m further away before flaunting it?

Oh well, serves me right for not having a wife!

With that thought, Zhao Renjie went straight downstairs. Dinner would probably be delayed; he needed to hurry to the kitchen to let them know to keep the nourishing soup warm.