"The focus of Shuimu Company's development this year is on expanding the scale. Hence, there are no profits at the moment, but since the expansion phase is already complete, I believe future profits will double..."

Xu Yunxiao reported.

Suddenly, Xu Changjian interrupted her with a sneer, "You're quite good at boasting, aren't you? As far as I know, your company is facing financial difficulties, right? I heard you signed a mortgage agreement with someone. If you don't repay the money on time, 51% of the company's shares will belong to the other party, is that correct?"

"Yes."

Xu Yunxiao did not deny it.

Last year Shuimu Company had reached its limit and couldn't progress further. The only way to achieve better development and profit was to expand, but the family was unwilling to invest, and loans were difficult to come by. So, she had no choice but to sign such an agreement, borrowing eight million for investment.

"Heh, good that you admit it," Xu Changjian snickered triumphantly, "Then how will you make up that eight million?"

People turned their gazes toward Xu Yunxiao, their eyes filled with mockery and anticipation.

"If you can't make it up, then you will have brought a huge loss to the company. Therefore, the family has the right to take the company back and re-establish the General Manager!" Xu Changjian proclaimed loudly.

Xu Yaxin, the cousin from the second uncle's family, immediately chipped in, "That's right, it should indeed be so. The capable one should take the position!"

"If the company loses money, then that person is not worthy of managing the company!"

"..."

At this point, others also started clamoring.

The old grandma sipped her tea leisurely and asked Xu Yunxiao, "Is this true?"

"Yes."

Xu Yunxiao candidly admitted.

"Then don't blame me!" The grandma put down her teacup and said, "You've brought a loss to the company; that is the rule of our Xu family. From tomorrow on, Shuimu Company will be managed by Changjian. As for you... you can be Changjian's assistant."

"Exactly, Changjian should manage it. Brother Chang Jian is so capable!"

Others echoed.

"Thank you, grandma, I will definitely perform well!"

Xu Changjian grinned ear to ear with joy.

At that moment.

Qin Feng at another table suddenly laughed, looking as if he was watching a joke.

"What the hell are you laughing at?"

Xu Changjian cursed.

"I'm laughing at how you all can't even wait to divide the spoils for such petty interests, truly shameless!"

Qin Feng continued mockingly.

"How dare you!"

The grandma's face turned steel blue, and she slammed the table angrily.

"Did I say anything wrong?"

Qin Feng was unfazed by the intimidation and continued.

"At first, the family only gave my wife a starting fund of five hundred thousand, while others started with millions. With just that five hundred thousand, my wife developed the company to the point where it profits millions annually in just a few years, bringing considerable benefits to the family. It was on track to become the top company in the family."

"And now, you can't wait to start dividing it up."

"You tell me, is that funny?"

"..."

Hearing this, everyone looked embarrassed and turned pale. Xu Changjian, particularly angry, stood up and yelled, "Damn you, who the hell are you? You're not even fit to speak here! You're nothing compared to a dog in our Xu family!"

"Cousin!"

Xu Yunxiao was furious, "Don't you go too far!"

After all, Qin Feng was her husband.

To humiliate him was to humiliate herself.

Moreover, the words Qin Feng had just spoken echoed deeply in her heart.

She, a mere woman.

Not only did she have to work hard outside, but her family was also eyeing her like a tiger watches its prey, which made her feel suppressed for years. It turned out that Qin Feng was the only one who understood her long-term hardships.

"Oh, you dare to talk back to your brother over this loser?"

Xu Changjian sneered.

As the argument escalated, the grandma slammed the table again.

Everyone immediately fell silent.

"What on earth do you look like?" the grandma scolded, "Do you know where you are? No composure, no manners, it would bring shame to the family if word got out!"

"..."

Everyone bowed their heads, no longer speaking.

Then.

The grandmother looked at Xu Yunxiao again.

"Yunxiao, I know you've done a lot for the family over the years and I understand your hardships, but, these are the family rules that have been in place for many years. So, don't hold any resentments. Rest assured, just assist Changjian well for now, and there will be opportunities for you in the future. Grandma has high hopes for you..."

"But the 8 million gap has already been filled!"

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What?!

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

8 million!

That's no small amount.

Where did she borrow it from?

Even grandma was taken aback for a moment.

"It's impossible, you're bluffing!" Xu Changjian stood up and shouted.

"Right, she must be lying because she's afraid of being fired!" Xu Yaxin also snorted at this moment.

Grandma narrowed her eyes unhappily and said, "Yunxiao, as you know, our Xu family always values ethics. If you're lying, it would be hugely disappointing. The family wouldn't nurture a liar."

"I'm not lying, it's really solved!"

Xu Yunxiao reiterated.

"Good, very good!" Xu Changjian took out his cell phone, sneered, and said, "I'm going to call my friend now to ask the person who lent you the money. If you're lying, then don't even think about being an assistant anymore. Go work at the reception!"

He made the call.

Others excitedly said, "Yunxiao, you said it yourself, grandma is here, you can't go back on your word!"

They were all waiting to see Xu Yunxiao's downfall.

But who knew.

After Xu Changjian finished the call, his face suddenly changed, and he said, "It's actually been repaid..."

For a time.

Everyone was also in utter disbelief.

The hall quieted down, the original plan and expectations having fallen through; no one knew what to say.

At this moment.

Grandma took a sip of tea and spoke indifferently, "Rules are rules. Yunxiao, I'm asking you, how much profit did the company make this year?"

"Grandma..."

Xu Yunxiao frowned, "As I've reported earlier, this year the focus was on expanding the scale. It's an investment phase; there hasn't been a formal profit yet. With the current new scale, if we land an order, it can match half of last year's orders..."

"Have you secured any orders?" grandma asked again.

"..."

Xu Yunxiao looked into her calm eyes and felt a jolt in her heart.

Clearly it's an investment phase, but she insisted on asking about orders.

She finally realized, grandma is determined to take her company away!

At this time, Xu Changjian, who had recovered his senses, excitedly said, "Right, right, rules are rules! Even if you covered the 8 million, so what? Your company hasn't made a penny in profit this year, it's still mismanagement! I suggest withdrawing your position as General Manager of Shuimu Company!"

"Yes, we can't break the rules, I also suggest withdrawal, with Brother Jian taking on the role of General Manager!"

Xu Yaxin and others also echoed.

At this moment, Xu Yunxiao felt a coldness in her heart, having worked so hard for the family, and yet this blood-related kin treated her this way!

For a time.

A surge of aggrieved warmth spilled from her eyes.

"Honey, don't worry, everything will be okay."

Qin Feng comforted her with a worried frown.

At this time.

Hearing her daughter's company was no more, Li Cuilan, in a rage, slapped Qin Feng's face hard, scolding, "You, you... it's all your fault, you useless thing! If it weren't for you not taking the blame for Ye'er back then, Yunxiao wouldn't be in this situation, you good-for-nothing sick dog, get out, get out now!"

Then.

Li Cuilan started begging grandma to spare Yunxiao.

But grandma just calmly drank her tea, pretending she didn't hear.

At this moment, Qin Feng's face burned with pain, his eyes flashing with sharp anger.

Xu Yunxiao wiped her tears and said to Qin Feng, "I'm sorry, my mother is just anxious, she didn't mean to..."

Only then did Qin Feng suppress the rage in his heart, his gaze fixed on her, "Wife, do you still want to stay in such a cold-blooded family? If you don't, I can..."

He was speaking.

Tears flowed from Xu Yunxiao's eyes, "Shuimu Company, I built it with my own hands..."

"I understand."

Qin Feng's expression turned solemn, and he nodded.

Then.

He took out his cell phone and messaged Jiang Zhongtian, "The contract hasn't been prepared yet? You have five minutes..."