Xu Gang looked at Jiang Chen with a deathly pale face, his eyes full of pleading, "Jiang Chen, you can't be so ruthless. Leave some leeway, so we can meet again in the future!"

"Squeak—"

Gong Lin drove up to the entrance, saw the scene, and got out of the car to walk over to Jiang Chen's side.

"Chairman." Wu Dayong hastily greeted, standing up straight as a rod.

"Hmm." Gong Lin nodded indifferently, glanced at Xu Gang, and asked Jiang Chen in a low voice, "What happened?"

"He is Xu Gang." Jiang Chen replied indifferently, and Gong Lin instantly understood.

Seeing that Jiang Chen was ignoring him, Xu Gang spoke again, "Jiang Chen, spare me this time, and I can be your ox and horse in the future!"

Jiang Chen sneered, without giving Xu Gang any face, "Be my ox and horse? Sorry, I don't keep animals, someone like you is not worthy of being by my side."

Since learning about Xu Gang from the memories of his dreams, he had been on Jiang Chen's blacklist, and with the contact over these days, Jiang Chen's hatred for Xu Gang had grown even deeper.

Now that he finally had a chance to completely ruin Xu Gang, how could Jiang Chen possibly forgive him.

Not only could he not forgive, but he also had to crush him under his heel!

The expression on Xu Gang's face instantly darkened as he suddenly sprang up from the ground and charged at Jiang Chen, roaring, "Jiang Chen, if you won't let me off, I'll kill you!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Dayong's face changed, knowing his opportunity to make a mark had come, and raised his foot to rush over.

But a figure was faster than him. Jiang Chen stepped forward and brutally kicked Xu Gang in the chest, sending him flying.

"Thump—"

"Puh!"

Xu Gang fell to the ground five meters away, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Wu Dayong was stunned.

Is Chairman Jiang this strong? One kick sent a nearly 200-pound guy flying so far? And made him vomit blood? If that kick had been on me...

Cold sweat poured down; Wu Dayong felt that calling Jiang Chen "Dad" that last time was worth it. That "Dad" saved not only his job but also his life.

"Clean this up." Jiang Chen instructed Wu Dayong.

Wu Dayong nodded repeatedly.

"Let's go." Turning his head to Gong Lin, Jiang Chen spoke softly.

Gong Lin glanced at Xu Gang and got into the car.

Gong Lin drove, and Jiang Chen sat in the passenger seat. After driving a distance, Gong Lin couldn't help but remind, "Jiang Chen, I've heard about that Xu Gang, he's not a pushover. Be careful; he definitely won't let this go."

Jiang Chen, who was originally indifferent, not afraid of him, suddenly thought of his mother and Ye Jingyi, and felt a twinge in his heart. He turned his head to Gong Lin, "Gong Lin, could you send someone to monitor this Xu Gang? I'm not afraid for myself, but I'm worried he might go after my mom or my wife."

"No problem." Gong Lin agreed without any hesitation.

...

On the outskirts of Jinhai, Fugui Haoting.

This was a large villa complex, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, an excellent place for recuperation.

Gong Lin drove with Jiang Chen to the luxurious Rich Garden Estate.

"Third Grandpa used to be my grandfather's right-hand man. After he got older and my father's generation took over, he moved here to rest. Despite stepping down, Third Grandpa's influence in the family is second only to Grandpa's. With his approval, no one would object to your position as president of Sihai Investment," Gong Lin explained as she drove, introducing the elder they were about to visit.

"Hold on, are we going empty-handed?" Jiang Chen suddenly thought. After all, when visiting an elder, how could they not bring a gift?

Gong Lin gave a slight smile, "No need. We're here on official business; Third Grandpa wouldn't accept a gift. We can bring one the next time we visit personally."

Jiang Chen nodded, they were already here, so there was nothing else to do.

Gong Lin drove straight into a villa's yard in a garden complex, parked the car, and led Jiang Chen to the villa's entrance.

Gong Lin stretched out her hand and rang the doorbell; shortly after, the villa's door opened and a middle-aged woman dressed as a housekeeper appeared at the door, smiling broadly at Gong Lin, "Miss, you've arrived."

"Aunt Liu, is Third Grandpa here?" Gong Lin asked softly.

Aunt Liu glanced at Jiang Chen and nodded lightly, "The master is in, please come inside."

The two entered the house and settled down in the living room while Aunt Liu went upstairs to report.

Soon, the sound of footsteps came from the staircase, and a robust elderly man walked down from the upper floor.

"Third Grandpa," Gong Lin stood up and greeted with a smile.

Jiang Chen also stood and, after thinking for a bit, said softly, "Third Elder Gong."

Third Elder Gong, not too respectful but not without manners—after all, they were here for official business. Calling him Grandpa Gong would seem too intimate.

Gong Lin looked at Jiang Chen in surprise and asked, "How did you know that Third Grandpa is called Third Elder Gong outside?"

Jiang Chen froze for a moment. What a coincidence?

Third Elder Gong glanced at Jiang Chen and nodded inwardly. He could tell the title was Jiang Chen's own choice, and he was well aware of the purpose of their visit today. Calling him with this title was very appropriate.

Third Elder Gong sat opposite Jiang Chen and Gong Lin, and then the two of them sat down again.

"Third Grandpa, this is Jiang Chen, the new president of Jinhai's Sihai Investment," Gong Lin introduced Jiang Chen.

Third Elder Gong nodded, looking at Jiang Chen calmly, "Jiang Chen, I know of you. You've caused quite a stir as soon as you arrived at the company."

Jiang Chen gave a slight smile and waited quietly, knowing there was more to come from Third Elder Gong.

"I know it was Lin'er's father who appointed you president. I don't quite understand it, but I'm not opposed. After all, it's a young person's world now, and it's time for us old folks to let go," Third Elder Gong continued. "But, if you want my support, then you'll need to show me your ability!"

Third Elder Gong stared straight into Jiang Chen's eyes, "First, you need to tell me why you want to invest in Liying Cosmetics. If it's merely due to your personal feelings, not only will I not support you, but I will actively oppose you within the Gong Family!"

Jiang Chen smiled confidently, "Alright, I will show you why I want to invest in Liying Cosmetics."

The investment was just a way to alleviate the immediate crisis faced by Liying Cosmetics. Jiang Chen had already thought of another plan to ensure Ye Jingyi could have a better life, at least to temporarily free Jingyi from the control of her family's destiny.

"Alright, then I'll be watching," said Third Elder Gong, nodding his head without saying anything further.

This was an examination, one that Jiang Chen had to answer.

Ye Jingyi was Jiang Chen's wife; this was no secret in the eyes of the Gong Family members. Investing in Liying Cosmetics—was there any suspicion of conflating public and private interests? This was an issue the Gong Family would inevitably consider. Once Jiang Chen clarified this matter, the opposing voices within the Gong Family would certainly diminish considerably.

But could Jiang Chen really answer this examination well?

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