Wei Yanran was known in her past life as an iron lady, with a temper as unyielding as any man's. Even Xie Sui found her intimidating. When she had a point, she could argue so fiercely that one would be driven to shame and suicide.
Now, just beginning her ascent, she might still be inexperienced, but in time, she would become another iron lady.
Upon hearing about the situation, Xie Sui immediately instructed the HR department to appoint Wei Yanran as the Director of the Legal Department. Such a young director was a rarity, not just in Xie Sui's company but across the entire city of Hong Kong.
The news caused a stir throughout the legal community. Wei Yanran faced immense pressure, but she was undeterred; her fighting spirit only intensified. Since President Xie valued her, she would not let his promotion go unrewarded. She was determined to achieve success.
As it turned out, Wei Yanran did not disappoint Xie Sui. Case after case bolstered her reputation. Before she even turned thirty, she had garnered numerous awards and became a leading figure in the legal world.
Xie Sui further supported her in establishing her own law firm, with branches extending into the mainland. She was able to stand on equal footing with Xie Sui. Even at that point, her respect for him remained undiminished.
This is a story for another time. For now, Wei Yanran was driven to crush those in the Southeast Gang. Pu Jinchang had no idea he had sealed his doom by completely offending Xie Sui.
Xie Sui not only intended to crush those in prison but also to annihilate the Southeast Gang entirely. Luo Rui of the Qing Gang had been seeking reconciliation with Xie Sui, and Xie Sui decided to use this opportunity to have the Qing Gang deal with the Southeast Gang.
The two factions frequently engaged in street brawls, attacking each other on sight. Pu Jinchang was short on manpower, with his elites all in prison. Even if he brought in reinforcements from his home country, they would be easy prey.
He sought to beg Xie Sui for mercy, but Xie Sui refused to see him. It was only then that he regretted his actions, realizing he should not have incurred Xie Sui's wrath so completely.
The once-prominent Southeast Gang gradually faded from the underworld circles. Although Xie Sui was not involved in organized crime, he was renowned in those circles. His ability to dismantle an entire gang showcased his influence, which was no less than that of any gang leader.
Xie Sui, along with Du Feiyang and others, began their assault on President Lin's Jiaye Film and Television, starting with the stock market, which he knew best.
Jiaye Film and Television's stock proved resilient, with minimal decline even during market downturns. As one of the earliest film and television companies, with top-tier artists under its banner, its stock was unlikely to face significant issues.
Despite the current sluggish stock market, many investors still checked in daily, trading in smaller shares.
As long as one didn't lose so much that they had to jump off a building, this kind of activity, much like gambling, was difficult to quit.
In recent days, a rumor had been circulating among investors: Jiaye Film and Television's stock was about to fall. The CEO was an idiot, mistreating artists, and many had left. Without its artists, how long could Jiaye last?
Investors were initially skeptical. The next day, newspapers reported that Shu Jie had terminated her contract with Jiaye, causing unease among investors.
Lin Tianxiang was enraged. It was truly a case of heartless betrayal. This Shu Jie had turned around and screwed him over!
Director Xu approached Lin Tianxiang and advised him, "This is clearly the work of President Xie. You should humble yourself and apologize. There are many unfavorable rumors circulating about the company. Take my advice: success takes a long time, but destroying a company often happens due to small matters. This is not the time for pride!"
"Apologize to that mainland fellow? Only if I'm dead!"
Lin Tianxiang exploded, "You are my friend, our relationship spans years. To think you would side with an outsider, you truly disappoint me."
Director Xu was even more disappointed. "I'm looking out for you. Can pride buy you food? Do you want to end up betrayed and with nothing?"
Lin Tianxiang sneered, "I don't believe a mainland fellow can be that capable. You may fear him, but I don't. Since he wants to deal with me, it's either him or me."
Director Xu stood up and said, "Fine. I'll say no more. I hope you succeed."
After his outburst, Lin Tianxiang did not passively await Xie Sui's moves. He contacted many people and launched a counterattack against Xie Sui.
Meanwhile, Xie Sui was at a high-end Western restaurant, dining with someone. This person was extraordinary: it was Lin Tianxiang's wife, Mrs. Lin.
Mrs. Lin was also surprised. "President Xie inviting me to dinner is truly unexpected. From what I know, you are relentlessly pursuing my husband with considerable ambition."
Xie Sui did not deny it. "Yes, I have indeed taken action against President Lin. However, Mrs. Lin also knows that this was not my initiative. If I didn't act, I would have been on the defensive.
As I am not one who enjoys being passive, I invited Mrs. Lin here to ask if you are interested in taking control of Jiaye Film and Television yourself."
"What do you mean?"
Mrs. Lin frowned. Was he asking her to betray her husband?
Xie Sui continued, "Mrs. Lin, you and President Lin are already living separate lives, merely coexisting. You don't even bother to feign affection in public. Your marriage is maintained solely by mutual interests.
Actually, you don't have to tolerate President Lin's philandering. Does Mrs. Lin know how many illegitimate children he has?
It's hard to say how much stock your son will inherit. There are too many variables in the future. If Mrs. Lin cooperates with me, I guarantee you will own half of Jiaye Group's shares."
Mrs. Lin's eyes flickered. "Half the shares? I already hold twenty percent. In the future, my son will inherit thirty percent of Old Lin's shares, giving him fifty percent, enough to control Jiaye.
President Xie, your offer holds little appeal for me. It's not enough to bear the infamy of betraying my husband.
Although we live separate lives, we must maintain appearances of harmony."
Xie Sui sighed. "It seems I was too presumptuous. Does President Lin have a will? Will the future shares definitely go to your son?"
Mrs. Lin's eyes darted, and she remained silent. Xie Sui knew then that there certainly wouldn't be. After all, Lin Tianxiang was only in his fifties and, barring any unforeseen circumstances, could live for another twenty or thirty years. It was unlikely he would create a will this early.
"A will is premature, no rush. President Xie, your chips are not enough."
This indicated room for negotiation. Xie Sui smiled. "What chips does Mrs. Lin desire?"
Mrs. Lin suddenly reached out, stroking Xie Sui's hand. "What do you think, President Xie?"
A torrent of unspoken thoughts surged through Xie Sui. *Damn, is this woman interested in me?*
Mrs. Lin's eyes glinted. "President Xie is so young, capable, humorous, and handsome; he's a rare find. I admire President Xie greatly. Perhaps we can find another place to chat at length."
Xie Sui withdrew his hand, his expression unreadable. "This is business. I am not interested in Mrs. Lin's proposal. If Mrs. Lin changes her mind, please give me a call."
Xie Sui stood up, decisively rejecting Mrs. Lin's advances.
"President Xie, don't rush off. My Old Lin is not one to be easily manipulated. He already has a countermeasure. Doesn't President Xie want to know?"