CHAPTER 28: CHAPTER 28: GU POISON

Old Li startled Song Juan when he entered the room.

In just a month of not seeing him, Old Li appeared to have aged ten years overnight.

His already sparse hair had transformed into a shiny bald head.

With a scraggly beard, haggard face, and a skinny, misshapen figure.

"Miss, I beg you, save me!" Old Li rushed in and fell to his knees at Xia Mian’s feet.

Xia Mian glanced at him and, without expression, stepped back two paces.

Song Juan frowned at him disdainfully, picking up a mop to point at Old Li, "Speak if you have something to say, and stay away from Mianmian!"

Due to the previous incident at the company, Song Juan had no fondness for Old Li.

She had planned to go to Song Company today to take over the Song Family’s affairs, but unexpectedly, Old Li intercepted her on the way.

"Miss, I lost my senses before. I shouldn’t have listened to Xia Jianguo’s nonsense!" Old Li said as he slapped himself twice across the face, "Please, forgive me!"

Since the last incident at the company, Old Li had not taken Xia Mian’s words to heart.

But this past month, calamities have befallen his family one after another. His father fell and suffered a brain hemorrhage, dying on the spot. His mother, devastated by the sudden loss, fell down the stairs in sorrow and joined his father, then his eldest grandson broke his arm, and his recently pregnant daughter-in-law had a miscarriage. His eldest son and daughter-in-law are on the brink of divorce... The house is shrouded in misfortune, plagued with bad luck. A few days ago, he was almost killed in a car accident...

Initially, Old Li didn’t consider other factors, but yesterday, after Kang Cheng testified in court and sent Xia Jianguo to prison, he knelt before Xia Mian after leaving the courthouse!

Old Li had known Kang Cheng for over ten years and understood his character somewhat.

Kang Cheng was undeniably profit-driven and never acted early without reason! Why kneel to Xia Mian?

Thus, he tried every means to find Kang Cheng and had a heartfelt conversation with him.

Though Kang Cheng didn’t say much, he warned Old Li with one sentence: Never, ever offend Xia Mian!

Old Li thought it over the whole night, unable to understand Kang Cheng’s words, but he still decided to seek out Xia Mian.

A month ago, Xia Mian’s words in the conference room sounded like a nightmare, echoing repeatedly in his ears. He truly encountered disaster, and perhaps only Xia Mian could resolve this calamity!

"Miss, if you’re willing to forgive me, I’ll transfer all the shares I hold to your name!" Seeing Xia Mian and Song Juan unmoved, Old Li quickly offered his sincerity.

Xia Mian lowered her gaze, slightly curling her lips, "Let’s talk outside!"

Song Juan stepped forward to block Xia Mian, "Mianmian, don’t listen to his nonsense! Would he really be so generous to give away shares for nothing?"

Last time, Song Juan nearly suffered at Old Li’s hands, and this time, she wouldn’t let Xia Mian fall into his trap!

In her mind, Old Li lacked any decency.

"Mom, don’t worry, he wouldn’t dare do anything to me." Xia Mian smiled at Song Juan, "Weren’t you heading to the company? You should go ahead!"

Song Juan was concerned about Xia Mian and refused to leave. After all, last time Old Li had the audacity to make advances toward her!

Old Li swore to the heavens, "Miss, rest assured, if I harm Miss, let me die a miserable death, struck down by lightning!"

Song Juan naturally didn’t believe Old Li’s vow and refused to depart.

"Mom, there’s a lot needing your attention at the company! Xia Jianguo has been holding control for so many years, now that he’s imprisoned, who knows how chaotic things are. You wouldn’t want Grandfather and Grandmother’s legacy destroyed just like that, would you?" Xia Mian aimed to divert Song Juan’s suspicion of her unusual nature and wanted to lead her away.

Song Juan pursed her lips, gave Xia Mian a deep look, recalled the last time in the office when Xia Mian kicked Old Li away, and ultimately, said nothing more, leaving with her bag.

Once Song Juan left, Li Mu knelt again before Xia Mian, kowtowing repeatedly, "Miss, I know you have abilities, please save me, as long as you save my family, I’ll do whatever you want!"

Li Mu was truly terrified.

Xia Mian settled on the sofa and cast a meaningful glance at Old Li, repeating, "Do anything?"

Li Mu hastily nodded.

The eldest son and daughter-in-law’s divorce had reached physical confrontation, a few days ago, the daughter-in-law even attempted suicide. Fortunately, his wife discovered it in time, averting a tragedy.

If the family goes on like this, they might all be wiped out!

"Even if I ask you to die, would you be willing?" Xia Mian uttered calmly.

Li Mu hesitated, showing a struggle on his face, then heavily nodded, "As long as my family is safe, at my age, if death comes, so be it."

Xia Mian’s lips slowly curled, "Transfer the shares of Song Group to my mother’s name, and list the people in the company aligned with Xia Jianguo. I’ll resolve your difficulty, and you need not die."

Xia Mian’s tone was flat and devoid of emotion, but it sounded like heavenly music to Li Mu.

Li Mu showed joy, quickly took out his phone, and instructed the person on the other end.

Five minutes later, Li Mu respectfully returned to Xia Mian, "My lawyer has transferred all my shares to your name."

Xia Mian acknowledged softly, forming a complex talisman with her fingers in midair, before inserting it gently into Old Li’s forehead.

Old Li suddenly felt his mind clear, as if something was peeled away from his body.

"Sow the seeds of bad deeds to reap bad outcomes, now you’ve repaid part of your debt. In the short term, neither you nor your family will face life-threatening harm. For peace and happiness in the future, sow good deeds, be kind, and do good." Xia Mian raised an eyebrow, leaving room for thought in her words.

Li Mu hastily agreed.

"I have matters to attend to, I won’t keep you company. Please make yourself at home!" Xia Mian issued a dismissal.

Li Mu wisely rose to take his leave.

Xia Mian drove a car from the garage, heading straight to Song Group.

With Li Mu’s share and the shares that returned to Song Juan after Xia Jianguo’s departure, Song Juan should now hold seventy percent of the company’s shares.

Resuming control of the company was essentially a foregone conclusion.

However, having run the company for years, Xia Jianguo might still have loyalists within attempting to cause trouble for Song Juan.

When Xia Mian arrived at Song Group, she could already see a crowd gathered at the company entrance.

Xia Mian instinctively frowned, sensing a trace of foreboding.

She parked and quickly made her way forward, pushing through the crowd, only to find Song Juan sitting on the ground, delirious, alternating between crying and laughing, as though entranced.