Watching Meng Zi'an finish his call, everyone from the Qin Corporation inwardly cursed Ye Xiu as a jinx.
This is going to kill Qin Qing and the Qin Corporation!
They were acutely aware of Meng Shaoxiong's character. With Ye Xiu having beaten Meng Zi'an so badly, Meng Shaoxiong's fury would surely engulf the Qin Corporation. The corporation's main business was real estate. Meng Shaoxiong could easily send a few thugs to disrupt their construction sites every day, which would be enough to delay the entire construction schedule. Once construction stopped and properties couldn't be delivered on time, the subsequent negative press, homeowner complaints, and pressure from banks would be enough to ruin the Qin Corporation.
"President, I resign!" the Head of Security suddenly spoke up.
Having offended Ye Xiu, it's better to resign proactively than be fired. Besides, if I don't resign now, what if Qin Qing orders me to lead the security guards against Meng Shaoxiong when he gets here? I don't dare cross Meng Shaoxiong!
"Why?" Qin Qing asked.
The Vice President, however, said angrily, "Wang Hong, what is the meaning of this? The company is facing a crisis, and you're supposed to be leading the Security Department to protect the President. Don't you think it's incredibly irresponsible to resign at a time like this?"
"Say whatever you want." At this point, the Head of Security, Wang Hong, no longer feared the President or the Vice President. He continued, "Qin Qing has offended the Meng Family, and I don't want to die alongside her."
Saying this, he looked around at all the security guards and declared loudly, "Brothers, once Meng Shaoxiong gets here, you'll be responsible for protecting the President. But have you considered this? If you offend Meng Shaoxiong, you could be targeted for retaliation at any time. He might even go after your families…"
His words instantly caused a stir among the security guards.
He's looking to die! A murderous intent flashed in Ye Xiu's eyes. It's one thing for Wang Hong to resign on his own, but to incite a mass resignation among the security guards? He's trying to leave Qin Qing completely unprotected. His intentions are punishable by death!
Qin Qing and the company's senior executives were also infuriated by Wang Hong's words. They had never realized he was such a shameless person.
"Uh, President, I also resign!" a security guard said timidly.
With someone taking the lead, the other guards who had wanted to resign but hadn't dared to speak up now voiced their intentions.
"I resign as well."
"Me too."
"I... I want to resign too!"
In a flash, more than a dozen security guards had tendered their resignations.
"Anyone else?" Qin Qing asked coldly, looking at the remaining guards.
No one answered. The ones left didn't want to resign.
Wang Hong started to incite them again, but upon seeing the murderous look in Ye Xiu's eyes, he ultimately didn't dare say another word.
"All submitted resignations are approved!" Qin Qing decisively accepted the requests from Wang Hong and the other guards.
Relieved, Wang Hong and the dozen who resigned didn't leave immediately. Instead, they retreated to a corner to watch the show. They all wanted to see how Meng Shaoxiong would kill Ye Xiu.
Just then, the Vice President approached Qin Qing. "President, you and Mr. Ye should find a place to hide. A wise man knows not to fight a losing battle. There's no need to confront Meng Shaoxiong head-on."
Qin Qing didn't answer the Vice President. Instead, she looked at Ye Xiu and asked, "Do we need to hide?"
"No need," Ye Xiu replied with a smile.
Qin Qing smiled. Now she was even more certain that Ye Xiu had returned with some form of backing. She was just very curious about where his confidence came from.
Ye Xiu's reply, however, infuriated the Vice President and all the senior executives. In their view, his impulsive and reckless nature would not only get himself killed but would also be the death of Qin Qing and drag down the Qin Corporation. Yet, none of them said anything. They knew Qin Qing; once she made a decision, she never changed it. For a moment, the atmosphere in the lobby became incredibly oppressive, as if the end of the world was at hand...
About half an hour later, the sharp screech of tires from many cars braking suddenly echoed from outside. Moments later, a portly middle-aged man marched in, leading dozens of people in his wake.
Seeing this, the hearts of the Qin Corporation staff leaped into their throats. They involuntarily retreated to the corners, as if the dozens of newcomers were plagues incarnate. The remaining security guards, however, readied themselves for a fight, prepared to charge at Qin Qing's command.
"Dad…" Lying on the floor, barely alive, Meng Zi'an burst into tears the moment he saw the portly man in the lead. He cried with an overwhelming sense of grievance.
"Zi'an?" It took Meng Shaoxiong over ten seconds to recognize his son. Ye Xiu had pummeled Meng Zi'an's face so badly it was nearly unrecognizable.
"Who the hell did this to my son?!" Meng Shaoxiong roared, flying into a towering rage. His ferocious gaze swept across everyone in the lobby. His booming voice, domineering presence, massive frame, and savage roar exerted immense pressure on everyone from the Qin Corporation.
"It was him!" Wang Hong, the former head of security, ran over and pointed at Ye Xiu. "Mr. Meng, he's the one who beat your son! Have your men kill him and avenge your son!"
I've already resigned. If I can latch onto Meng Shaoxiong, I might even land a mid-level management position at the Jingtian Group.
"Kid, you're looking for death!" Having confirmed the culprit, Meng Shaoxiong roared, "Get him!" He charged at Ye Xiu first, and at his command, his dozens of lackeys scrambled to follow, their faces twisted with Evil Qi.
A cruel smile touched the lips of the half-dead Meng Zi'an. No one knew Meng Shaoxiong better than he did. He knew that even if Ye Xiu survived this, he'd be beaten half to death. The Qin Corporation employees all thought Ye Xiu was finished; he stood no chance against dozens of men. Wang Hong and the other guards who had resigned began to gloat, already imagining the pathetic state Ye Xiu would be in.
"President…" the Vice President gestured to Qin Qing, urging her to order the security guards to help Ye Xiu.
But Qin Qing didn't give the order. She noticed that Ye Xiu was completely unafraid, his expression perfectly calm. She wanted to see what gave him the confidence to face Meng Shaoxiong and his dozens of men without fear.
Bristling with killing intent, Meng Shaoxiong charged toward Ye Xiu, raising his fist to strike. However, when he got a clear look at Ye Xiu's face up close, his movements abruptly froze. He began to tremble violently, the rage and malevolence on his face vanishing, replaced by the terror of someone who had just seen a ghost.
The dozens of underlings, seeing their boss stop, also froze in their tracks, confused and intimidated by his sudden change. Qin Qing and everyone else present were equally baffled by Meng Shaoxiong's actions and his sudden shift in expression.
"What are you doing?" Ye Xiu asked, just as puzzled.
Standing before Ye Xiu, Meng Shaoxiong looked like he was about to cry. "Well," he said in a quivering voice, "I came here to dance for you!"
With that, he began to move his portly body. He then turned and yelled at his underlings, "What the hell are you all standing around for? Dance!"
The dozens of underlings were utterly dumbfounded.
Weren't we here to get revenge for Meng Zi'an? Weren't we supposed to beat someone up? This sudden turn of events has caught us completely off guard! Besides... we don't know how to dance!
But since their boss had given the order, they had no choice but to start swaying along symbolically.