The CEO's 100 Billion Bride: The Secret War of the Rich

Huo Yanshen hung up the phone, his face terribly gloomy. Su Wanwan asked cautiously: "Yan Shen, what happened?"

Huo Yan took a deep breath and tried to calm down: "The old man said that the board of directors will hold an emergency meeting to discuss whether to let me temporarily leave the position of president."

Su Wanwan opened her eyes wide in surprise: "What? Why? Hasn't Lin Zhiqiang been arrested?"

"Things are not that simple," Huo Yanshen said with a wry smile, "Lin Zhiqiang is just a pawn. There are bigger forces behind the scenes manipulating him."

The two hurried back to the Huo Group building. In the elevator, Huo Yanshen held Su Wanwan's hand tightly: "Wanwan, the situation may be complicated. No matter what happens, you have to believe me, okay?"

Su Wanwan nodded firmly: "I will always stand by your side, Yan Shen."

The elevator door opened, and Huo Yanshen and Su Wanwan walked into the meeting room. The atmosphere was solemn, and the directors had different expressions, some were worried, some were gloating, and some were expressionless.

Mr. Huo was sitting in the main seat. When he saw the two people coming in, he nodded slightly: "Yan Shen, Wan Wan, you are here."

Huo Yanshen looked around and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, I know that you have a lot of questions about what happened recently. But I can assure you that all the accusations against me are false. Lin Zhiqiang has been arrested by the police, and I believe the truth will soon come to light."

An older director said, "Mr. Huo, we are not questioning your innocence. But at this critical moment, the company needs a leader who can devote himself to the company. You are now caught in the whirlpool of public opinion, and I am afraid it will be difficult for you to focus on company affairs."

Another director echoed, "That's right. I suggest that Mr. Huo take a temporary leave of absence and the vice president take over his duties until the situation calms down."

There was a burst of discussion in the conference room. Su Wanwan looked at Huo Yanshen nervously, but found that his expression was unusually calm.

At this moment, the door of the conference room was suddenly pushed open. A middle-aged man strode in, followed by several people in suits.

"Sorry, I'm late." said the middle-aged man with a smile.

Mr. Huo frowned: "Cheng Yuan, what are you doing here? This is an internal meeting of our Huo Group."

It turned out that the person who suddenly appeared was Cheng Yuan. Su Wanwan remembered that Huo Yanshen had mentioned this name before, saying that he was an old rival in the business world.

Cheng Yuan smiled indifferently and said, "Mr. Huo, don't be so polite. I came here with sincerity." He turned to the other directors, "Ladies and gentlemen, I think everyone knows the difficulties that the Huo Group is currently facing. However, I have a suggestion that can help the company overcome the difficulties."

Huo Yanshen said coldly: "Mr. Cheng, we don't need help from outsiders."

Cheng Yuan shook his head: "Mr. Huo, you are too confident. You may not know that the new energy company you are going to acquire is actually mine."

This news was like a bomb, causing an uproar in the conference room.

Cheng Yuan continued, "I can sell the company to the Huo Group at a very favorable price, but there is one condition - Huo Yanshen must resign as president."

Huo Yanshen glared at Cheng Yuan: "You are dreaming!"

Cheng Yuan shrugged. "Well, I think the directors should know clearly what kind of difficulties the Huo Group will face if it loses this acquisition opportunity."

The meeting room fell into silence, and Su Wanwan could feel the tense atmosphere in the air.

At this time, Mr. Huo spoke up: "Cheng Yuan, do you think we will believe you? For so many years, you have been secretly targeting the Huo Group. Now you suddenly come to show your courtesy. Who knows what your intentions are?"

Cheng Yuan smiled and said, "Mr. Huo, the business world is like a battlefield. Past grudges don't mean we can't cooperate. Besides, I really want to help the Huo Group this time."

One of the directors couldn’t help but say, “Maybe we should consider Mr. Cheng’s proposal. After all, the company does need some new changes now.”

Seeing that the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable to Huo Yanshen, Su Wanwan suddenly stood up and said, "Everyone, I have something to say."

Everyone's eyes were focused on Su Wanwan. She took a deep breath and said calmly, "As a member of the Huo Group, I don't think we should make hasty decisions under pressure. Yan Shen has been working hard for the development of the company. Now that something like this has happened, we should unite instead of being suspicious of each other."

She turned to Cheng Yuan and said, "Mr. Cheng, your proposal sounds tempting, but our Huo Group will not give up its core values ​​because of temporary difficulties. Yan Shen is the most suitable leader for this company, and no one can replace him."

Huo Yan looked at Su Wanwan deeply moved and held her hand tightly.

Cheng Yuan's smile froze slightly: "Mrs. Huo, you may not understand the complexity of the business world. Sometimes, for the benefit of the company, we have to make some difficult decisions."

Su Wanwan said firmly: "I may not be as experienced as everyone here, but I know that a company without a soul cannot go far. Yan Shen is the soul of the Huo Group. If even our own people don't trust him, then what qualifications do we have to win the trust of customers and investors?"

Her words made the conference room fall into contemplation. Mr. Huo nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "I agree with Wanwan's point of view. Yan Shen, you continue to serve as the president. As for Cheng Yuan's proposal, we need more time to evaluate it."

Cheng Yuan's face was gloomy, but he still forced a smile: "Okay, I respect your decision. However, my proposal is still valid. If you change your mind, you can contact me at any time."

After saying that, he turned and left the meeting room.

After the meeting, Huo Yanshen pulled Su Wanwan aside and said, "Wanwan, thank you. If it weren't for you, I might have really lost my position as president."

Su Wanwan smiled and said, "This is what I should do. We are husband and wife, and we have to face difficulties together."

Huo Yan looked at Su Wanwan affectionately: "Your performance today showed me your growth. I believe that with you by my side, we will be able to get through this difficult time."

At this moment, Mr. Huo came over: "Yan Shen, Wan Wan, come with me. There are some things we need to discuss in private."

The three of them came to Mr. Huo's private office. After making sure the door was closed, Mr. Huo said seriously: "Things are much more complicated than we thought. I'm afraid Cheng Yuan came here not only for that new energy company."

Huo Yan frowned: "Old man, you mean..."

Mr. Huo nodded: "Yes, I suspect Cheng Yuan may be related to the 'Black Phoenix'."

Su Wanwan asked in confusion: "'Dark Phoenix'? What is that?"

Huo Yanshen and Mr. Huo exchanged a look, and then Huo Yanshen explained: "'Dark Phoenix' is a mysterious business organization that has been secretly manipulating the market for many years. We have been investigating them, but there is still no solid evidence."

Mr. Huo added: "If Cheng Yuan is really related to the 'Dark Phoenix', then this storm may just be the beginning. We must be prepared to meet greater challenges."

Su Wanwan felt a chill: "Then what should we do?"

Huo Yanshen held Su Wanwan's hand and said, "We need to be more cautious. Wanwan, from now on, you must always be vigilant. Don't trust anyone easily, including those who seem friendly."

Mr. Huo said solemnly: "Yan Shen is right. The power of the 'Black Phoenix' is very strong, and they may have infiltrated us. We must unite to overcome this difficulty."

The three of them looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes. They knew that a bigger storm was brewing, and they would be the center of this storm.

After leaving Mr. Huo's office, Huo Yanshen and Su Wanwan walked side by side in the corridor of Huo's Group. Through the French windows, they could see that the sun was shining brightly outside, but their moods were as cloudy as before.

"Yan Shen," Su Wanwan said softly, "I always feel like we are shrouded by something and can't see the way forward clearly."

Huo Yanshen stopped and turned to face Su Wanwan: "Wanwan, remember, no matter how many unknowns and dangers there are ahead, we must keep going. Because only if we work together can we uncover all the mysteries and protect our home."

Su Wanwan nodded, with a determined light in her eyes: "I understand. No matter what happens, I will fight alongside you."

Huo Yanshen smiled and kissed Su Wanwan's forehead: "I believe that as long as we work together, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome."

However, at this tender moment, Huo Yanshen's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his face instantly became solemn.

"What's wrong?" Su Wanwan asked nervously.

Huo Yan took a deep breath. "It was the police station. They said... Lin Zhiqiang committed suicide in the detention center."

This news was like a bolt from the blue, shocking both of them.