After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 118: I Told You to Kneel, How Dare You Stand Up?

Chapter 118: Chapter 118: I Told You to Kneel, How Dare You Stand Up?

"This..." Xiao Yun trailed off, having never seen such a spectacle.

It was like seeing a ghost. Besides, this was too fantastical, too unreal.

Their president of Jinhai Records was one of the tycoons on a prominent rich list, enjoying a high reputation in Capital City, Hangcheng City, and throughout the country. With the rapid growth of Jinhai Company in recent years, their president’s wealth had skyrocketed.

How could such a prominent figure possibly rush over from the distant Capital City just because of a young man’s phone call? And he had arrived at the perfect time.

"He... he really came by helicopter?" Bai Tao hadn’t expected his careless words to come true. Their chairman, Wang Tuohai, had actually shown up in person?

Zheng Nan was slumped over the desk, also completely dazed, as if in a trance. He felt like he was having an utterly unrealistic dream.

THUMP. THUMP. THUMP.

The sound of footsteps drew closer.

At this moment, Xiao Yun still harbored a glimmer of hope. Could it be a coincidence? A case of mistaken identity? She couldn’t believe that an unknown young man who had appeared out of nowhere possessed such incredible power!

BANG!

A pair of large hands pushed open the office door.

Xiao Yun looked up abruptly. In that second, all her hope vanished completely as Wang Tuohai, impeccably dressed in a suit, glared at her with a dark expression.

"Ch-Chairman..." Xiao Yun’s mouth was dry. She was frozen, uncertain whether to stay or go. The Chairman had really come to Hangcheng City... This...

Wang Tuohai ignored Xiao Yun for the moment. He approached Shen Fanyun, paused briefly, then carefully straightened his clothes, making sure there were no flaws in his appearance and composure.

With utmost respect, Wang Tuohai took a few steps forward.

Then, without a word and with a grave, submissive expression, he did the unthinkable. He knelt at Shen Fanyun’s feet. "Mr. Shen."

Xiao Yun was speechless.

Zheng Nan was in utter shock.

While Xiao Yun was merely speechless, Zheng Nan’s pupils had nearly burst. His eyes bulged as he tried to convince himself that this was all a dream, that it wasn’t really happening. However, it was reality.

"Sister Yun, this..." Zheng Nan’s face was slack as he tried to force a smile, but the intense fear and panic made his attempted smile look uglier than if he were crying. How could he have known that the seemingly meek Lu Feiyan, as easy to bully as a stray kitten, had such a heaven-defying backer?

Even their boss at Jinhai Records, a regular on the wealth lists and an undisputed billionaire, could only... speak to this man on his knees?

I’m so screwed... I’m completely and utterly screwed!

Even though he was a popular, sought-after celebrity with millions of fans, he was completely outmatched against such a powerful figure.

Bai Tao, who was standing at the entrance, drew a sharp, ragged breath, his forehead beaded with cold sweat. Lu Feiyan’s backing is this heaven-defying? If she has such an incredible background, why even bother signing a contract and preparing for a debut? All Shen Fanyun had to do was say the word to Chairman Wang Tuohai, and tomorrow, Lu Feiyan would have the world’s top resources supporting her rise to fame.

"Mr. Shen, I was unaware that my employees were behaving so brazenly. Regarding this unexpected incident, I offer my sincerest apologies. I hope you can forgive my oversight. I’m sorry!" Wang Tuohai said, his voice quivering. He was terrified that his attitude wasn’t sincere enough and would displease Shen Fanyun.

"Am I going to eat you or something?" Shen Fanyun raised an eyebrow and patted Wang Tuohai’s head. "No need to be nervous. Your heavy breathing is getting on my nerves."

"My apologies," Wang Tuohai said, quickly composing himself. He had navigated the business world for many years and was accustomed to grand occasions. He had met countless eminent figures at the pinnacle of power, but not a single one had ever exuded such an overwhelming sense of pressure.

Shen Fanyun gestured. "Get up and talk."

Wang Tuohai didn’t dare hesitate and immediately rose to his feet.

"What do you know so far?" Shen Fanyun asked.

Wang Tuohai replied helplessly, "I came in a hurry. I’ve only learned the basics."

Zhan Feng grabbed Zheng Nan and threw him in front of Wang Tuohai.

At that moment, Zheng Nan looked like a drenched, plucked chicken. He didn’t dare stand. He collapsed to the ground, but feeling that wasn’t enough, he scrambled into a kneeling position, mimicking Wang Tuohai’s earlier posture.

"I’m sorry, I’m truly sorry," he sobbed. "I didn’t know Feiyan had a friend as distinguished as you. Please forgive my earlier offense."

Zheng Nan wore a mournful expression as he began kowtowing, his head hitting the floor with loud thuds. Soon, a bloody gash marked his forehead.

Shen Fanyun was amused. "So, according to you, if Feiyan were just an ordinary girl with no background or connections, you’d have every right to bully her?"

Zheng Nan froze.

"No, that’s not what I meant!" he exclaimed, hastily trying to backtrack.

Shen Fanyun sneered. "Judging by how practiced you are, you must be a repeat offender."

"I will get to the bottom of this," Wang Tuohai promised.

"I was wrong! I really know I was wrong!" Zheng Nan kowtowed again, fat tears rolling down his cheeks as if he had truly seen the error of his ways. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Shen Fanyun couldn’t be bothered with him.

He gestured for Xiao Yun to come over.

Trembling with fear, Xiao Yun approached, forcing a very unnatural smile to appear as humble and gentle as possible.

"You said earlier that you don’t care about the process, only the outcome, right? And the outcome was that Lu Feiyan breached her contract and had to pay a massive settlement?" Shen Fanyun paused, then added with a smile, "So, care to ask about the process now?"

"Mr. Shen, I promise, I will thoroughly investigate this matter from beginning to end and get justice for that young lady, Feiyan!" Xiao Yun declared. "And as for Zheng Nan, he’s a lawless scoundrel! I, Xiao Yun, have always despised wrongdoing. Rest assured, I will deal with him!"

"Quick to change your tune, aren’t you?" Shen Fanyun patted Xiao Yun’s cheek, his tone indifferent. "I despise people who are dishonest. Who do you think you’re fooling with your empty words?"

Xiao Yun didn’t dare breathe. If she had pursued justice from the very beginning, she wouldn’t have ended up in this predicament.

"And you have the nerve to claim you despise wrongdoing?" Shen Fanyun’s hand whipped around, slapping Xiao Yun so hard her skin split. She stood frozen in place, not daring to move.

"I’m... I’m sorry! I was derelict in my duty!" Xiao Yun stammered.

Wang Tuohai shot her a cold glare. The fact that this incident had blown up into such a disaster was undeniably her responsibility.

"Wang Tuohai, it’s good that your company is getting bigger, but you need to be vigilant. You have to clean house from time to time."

"After all," Shen Fanyun mused, speaking to Wang Tuohai with a smile, "the larger the scale, the more parasites you attract."

Wang Tuohai nodded. "Your reminder is well-taken, Mr. Shen. I know what to do!"