C71 Give Me Some Face!

"Lin Yin, do you realize what happens when you cross me?" Wang Ziwen gloated as he looked at Lin Yin. "You're without a home, about to lose your job, facing a lawsuit for 100 million, and you might even end up behind bars."

"Let's make a deal," Wang Ziwen offered magnanimously. "For the sake of Qimo, if you kneel and apologize to me, I'll assure you in front of both Director Zhangs that I'll drop all charges. I won't pursue the lawsuit, and I'll even put in a good word for you to keep your job at Zhang's Group."

Wang Ziwen was inwardly thrilled at the prospect of humiliating Lin Yin in front of Zhang Qimo.

Zhang Hongxuan and Zhang Hongjun couldn't help but smirk coldly.

This was exactly what Lin Yin deserved for his weakness and insolence.

If Lin Yin dared to refuse an apology, they were ready to have the security team come in and give him a beating right there and then, tossing him out. They wanted to crush his dignity in front of his wife and the entire company.

Lin Yin remained composed as he glanced at Wang Ziwen and Zhang Hongxuan.

"Is this some kind of comedy act?" Lin Yin inquired.

"What? You're courting disaster and still have the nerve to mock the directors and Young Master Wang?" Zhang Hongjun said furiously.

He believed Lin Yin should be groveling in apology and leaving the company immediately.

Who among the three wasn't a person of considerable wealth in Qingyun City? And yet Lin Yin had the audacity to talk back?

"Heh," Wang Ziwen scoffed. "Directors, I think it's time to have the security guards remove Lin Yin."

"Security team, come in! Lin Yin is no longer with the company and he's deliberately causing trouble. Teach him a lesson and throw him out!" Zhang Hongxuan commanded with authority, watching Lin Yin with a triumphant gaze.

He had been eager to see the security team rough up Lin Yin, eager to get even for the humiliation he'd endured at Zhang Qimo's house previously.

A dozen tall, burly men clad in security uniforms filed into the office from outside, each wielding an electric baton as if they had come prepared for trouble.

"Elder Uncle, Third Uncle, isn't this a bit extreme for the company?" Zhang Qimo asked, her voice tinged with dissatisfaction and concern as she cast a worried glance at Lin Yin.

Wang Ziwen looked at Zhang Qimo with a teasing smile. "You know, all you have to do is ask me for a candlelight dinner, and I'll let him go right now," he said.

"Qimo, don't pay him any mind," Lin Yin responded coolly.

"Fine, I gave you a chance and you didn't take it. Beat him up!" Wang Ziwen commanded coldly.

No sooner had he spoken than the security guards charged at Lin Yin with their batons raised.

"Let's see who dares to touch me!" a voice boomed, stopping the security guards in their tracks.

Wu Yang strode over from his office.

"Is this office a place you think you can just barge into? Get out, all of you!" Wu Yang barked at the security guards.

Without a peep, the guards quickly vacated the office.

Wu Yang then turned his stern gaze to Zhang Hongjun and Zhang Hongxuan before fixing it on Wang Ziwen, letting out a mocking chuckle.

"You sure carry yourself with a lot of authority, ordering our employees and management around as if they were your underlings," Wu Yang said sternly.

Wang Ziwen's brow creased, and he shot Wu Yang a look of disdain. "And who might you be? Trying to flex your muscles at me?" he scoffed.

Zhang Hongxuan murmured something to Wang Ziwen, prompting a subtle shift in his demeanor as he reined in his arrogance.

Wu Yang let out a derisive snort and addressed Zhang Hongjun, "Did you two bring this man here?"

"Chairman Wu, this is Young Master Wang Ziwen of the Wang Family. He's interested in investing in our group and is a distinguished guest," Zhang Hongjun explained with formality.

"He's an outsider, yet he seems to have the power to commandeer our company's security team and even influence senior management positions. What kind of operation are you two executive directors running? Are you trying to betray the company?" Wu Yang chastised them without mincing words.

Zhang Hongjun and Zhang Hongxuan's complexions paled, feeling utterly humiliated by the scolding.

They couldn't fathom why Wu Yang was meddling in such petty affairs, seemingly intent on blowing things out of proportion.

"Chairman Wu, am I correct? Hello, my name is Wang Ziwen from the Wang Family. Wang Guokang is my father, and we have business interactions with the Ning family of Donghai," Wang Ziwen stated earnestly, his demeanor now more sincere. "I'm here at your company today to resolve a minor issue."

"What issue?" Wu Yang inquired calmly.

"One of your employees, Lin Yin, maliciously damaged an antique of mine worth tens of millions. I presume your company wouldn't retain such an individual," Wang Ziwen explained. "If you're available, Chairman Wu, I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight. Please do me the honor of dismissing Lin Yin."

Upon learning about Wu Yang's influence, Wang Ziwen was inwardly wary. He hadn't expected Zhang's Jewelry Corporation to harbor someone as formidable as Wu Yang.

Though Wu Yang served merely as the butler secretary to Ning Que, the chairman of the Ning family of Donghai, Ning Que was seldom seen in public. In Qingyun City's business circles, Wu Yang effectively represented Ning Que.

Even the century-old Wang Family dared not cross the Ning family of Donghai.

The Ning family of Donghai had the powerful Ning Family of Imperial City behind them. Ning Que was a direct descendant of this prestigious lineage! In comparison to the towering families of Dragon Country's Imperial City, the Wang Family was but a meager ant.

In Ning Que's presence, he wouldn't dare make a peep, ready to apologize first and ask questions later, regardless of the circumstances.

However, facing Ning Que's secretary, Wu Yang, he felt he could salvage some dignity.

Dismissing Lin Yin over such a trivial matter should be easy, he thought. Surely, Wu Yang would extend this courtesy to the young heir of the Wang Family.

"Extend you a courtesy? What makes you think you're entitled to that?" Wu Yang retorted unsparingly.

"Wu Yang, you—" Wang Ziwen's face flushed with extreme shame, at a loss for words after Wu Yang's blunt rebuke.

Under normal circumstances, Wu Yang wouldn't confront Wang Ziwen head-on. But now, Wang Ziwen was targeting Director Lin! Wu Yang was ready to fiercely defend Director Lin against anyone, and no one's influence would make a difference.

Wu Yang regarded Wang Ziwen with a frosty gaze and said, "I was already aware of the situation you mentioned. Don't assume everyone around you is naive. You're seriously tarnishing the reputation of Zhang's Jewelry Corporation. Are you aware of the severe impact this has on our group? Can you even begin to cover the financial losses your actions have caused? And then you barge in here, commanding the security team to assault Director Lin, a key member of our management team, and you have the audacity to try and fire him?"

"As of now, I'm overseeing Zhang's Jewelry Corporation on behalf of Director Ning. This is the Ning Clan's enterprise! By acting this way, you're not only disrespecting me but also Director Ning!" Wu Yang's voice resonated with authority. "Go back and ask your father, Wang Guokang, would he dare to behave like this?"

"You! I..." Wang Ziwen stammered, his face flushed with embarrassment. He wanted to retaliate with harsh words, but he lacked the courage to do so.