Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Four-Hundred and Nineteen: Unexpected Development

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Han Yuan lifted her head and stated firmly, “Since Xi Cheng has sold these companies, whether willingly or tricked into doing so, what’s done is done. Everyone, including the buyer, is currently waiting to see our corporation’s attitude towards the matter, and they’re also waiting for the corporation’s next move.”

She went on, “I fear their target isn’t simply those five companies, so I suggest we hold a press conference immediately. We have to make necessary sacrifices for the good of our corporation. As it was Xi Cheng’s own personal decision to sell those companies, the Xi Corporation will remove him from office and terminate all business with those five companies from today onwards.”

“Mom!/Madam!” Exclamations rang throughout the meeting room.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Xi Cheng moved forward on his knees and held Han Yuan’s knees. “Mom,” he cried, “I’m your son! You’ve got to help me! You can’t just toss me out! What am I to do then? You can’t abandon me! This isn’t my fault! I was tricked! I was deceived by that b*tch, Gu Man! And those five companies… You’ve got to help me get them back! Mom, please!” As he shouted, Xi Cheng shook Han Yuan’s knees, eyes red with agitation.

Han Yuan’s heart couldn’t help but bleed as she looked at her tall and handsome son before her. She raised her eyes toward Shi Nian, who was standing at the side, and felt as if she were stabbed in the heart. She was competitive and strove to be above others all her life, but she never imagined her son to be so inadequate compared to another’s.

“Shi Nian, can you understand why Auntie is doing this?” Han Yuan asked Shi Nian slowly.

Shi Nian reached out to pull Xi Cheng up, saying softly, “Xi Cheng, Auntie is doing this for your own good!”

The anger that Xi Cheng had nowhere to vent found its outlet. He forcefully pushed Shi Nian away and yelled, “Stop with the good Samaritan act. You say this is for my own good? This is for my own good? Shi Nian, you sure know how to twist the knife. You guys just want to see me make a fool of myself, don’t you? You guys have been waiting for this day, haven’t you?”

Xi Cheng abruptly stood up and directed all his ire at Shi Nian. “You just sat there waiting for me to make a mistake so you can benefit from the Xi Corporation, didn’t you? You! The Ye family! And the Liangs! You guys were all in on this together! I know you guys aren’t happy with me because I failed Fang Xi! You guys ganged up on me just to stick up for Ye Kun!”

Yun Nan slapped Xi Cheng across his face. “That is for Ye Kun and Fang Xi!” she said icily.

Xi Cheng was stunned for a moment before he roared, “Shi Nian! Control your woman!”

Shi Nian went and held Yun Nan’s hand. “That was well done, Yun Nan!” Han Yuan uttered coldly. “I’m sorry for what happened with Fang Xi. I was blind. It’s my son who isn’t worthy of her! I will pray to Buddha for the rest of my life and wish Fang Xi and Ye Kun a long and happy life!”

“Mom! How could you?!” Xi Cheng cried out, filled with despair. ‘How can my own mother treat me like this?’

Han Yuan ignored him. She turned to the directors and stated, “Everyone, I’m also one of the Xi Corporation’s directors. What do you guys think of my suggestion? Xi Cheng may be my son, but the Xi Corporation was founded together by the Xi family and each of your ancestors. We can’t have the corporation lose everything for one rotten apple!”

The directors that weren’t of the Xi family were impressed by Han Yuan’s impartial words, and even the Xi family’s elders nodded. Only a few were silently observing the situation, and no one spoke up for Xi Cheng.

Han Yuan couldn’t help but feel disappointed. She’d spent all these years paving the way for Xi Cheng but he still remained so unpopular among the board of directors. If it was in the past, she would’ve thought that these directors were too black-hearted. But now, she truly realized that it was because her son was too great a disappointment and had nothing to do with anyone else!

Han Yuan looked at Shi Nian and asked, “Shi Nian, you said earlier that you’ve talked to the Ye and Liang corporations and you’ll all help the Xi Corporation out?”

Shi Nian nodded. “Yes, Auntie. Ye Kun, Liang Han, and I have everything all prepared. Ye Tang and Liang Han’s older brothers all fully support us.”

Han Yuan wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes as she thanked him earnestly. “I can’t thank you boys enough! The Xi family will remember your kindness!”

“Auntie, there’s no need for that. Our four families are one united entity. It’s only right for us to help each other,” Shi Nian replied hurriedly.

Han Yuan looked toward one of the Xi family elders and sighed, “Granduncle, see how capable other people’s children are—able to take charge and shoulder responsibilities by themselves and be a credit to their family—whereas my son has disgraced the Xi family. I’ve let down the Xi family’s ancestors for having such a disappointing son. I’m guilty of doing wrong to the Xi family!”

Han Yuan’s tears fell as she finished. The Xi family’s granduncle’s heart went out to her, and he sighed, “It’s not your fault. Xi Cheng’s an adult; he has to take responsibility for his own actions. Niece-in-law, you did the right thing.” He turned to the others. “We’ll do as you say! Do you agree, fellow directors?”