"Lin Zhiyi! Watch your words!"
"The Gong Family’s business is vast. If he can be replaced, it only proves he’s incompetent!"
Old Mr. Gong spoke ruthlessly, looking at Lin Zhiyi with immense hatred in his eyes.
He seemed to be saying that the current situation was her doing! And she was also responsible for Gong Chen’s death! 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
Lin Zhiyi had always known the old man was hypocritical, but she didn’t expect his shamelessness to have no bounds.
Then, the entire hall echoed with her mocking laughter.
"Old man, why use me as an excuse? You don’t think everyone really sees you as just and honorable, do you?"
"In fact, you’re fickle and selfish, speaking of family reputation while being a man who can’t keep his lower half in check, objectifying women and exploiting them."
"You claim the big picture is most important, but your scales tilt towards your own interests. Once your interests are threatened, you eliminate them swiftly."
"You talk about familial bonds, yet since the Third Young Master’s accident, you’ve been busy for your so-called adopted son."
"You speak of capability, but who in this family is truly capable is clearer to them than you!"
She pointed at everyone present, taking a deep breath and staring at them.
"The Gong Family’s ancestral hall still hangs the family precepts."
"Righteousness first, loyalty, and justice."
"Are you all truly planning to betray and forsake for profit?"
The conference room fell silent, and the eyes on Lin Zhiyi now carried a newfound respect.
The old man frowned, angrily saying, "Throw her out!"
The guards standing by in the conference hall stepped forward.
Chen Jin immediately stood by Lin Zhiyi, whispering, "Hold on for five more minutes."
Lin Zhiyi nodded, gripping the armrest tightly.
She knew well, once Gong Yao took that position, getting him down would be another pile of trouble.
At that moment, Gong Yao slowly approached her.
"Zhiyi, everyone here is the old man’s people, one Chen Jin can’t protect you."
"I don’t want to hurt you, just stand up."
Lin Zhiyi looked directly at him: "Manager Gong, you’ve forgotten again, call me President Lin."
Gong Yao’s eyes turned dark.
"Fine. Then send President Lin out."
He stepped back, and the guards pressed forward.
Just as the confrontation was about to erupt, someone’s pen clattered to the ground.
Suddenly, Lin Zhiyi heard the sound of fists connecting with flesh beside her.
Her heart skipped a beat but she sat upright.
No one at the conference table reacted.
Because except for Lin Zhiyi, those who could sit at that table were no ordinary people.
Everyone was weighing in their hearts whether Lin Zhiyi or Gong Yao would win.
Moments later, despite being injured, Chen Jin stood back beside Lin Zhiyi, with more than a dozen guards lying at his feet.
Gong Yao’s eyes widened in shock: "Chen Jin, your skills... they’re that good!"
Chen Jin calmly retracted the single blade in his hand: "Average, not as good as the Third Young Master."
Gong Yao hesitated, sensing something was amiss.
But the situation had reached a point where he couldn’t back down.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Everyone outside, come in!"
There were noises from outside, but no one came in.
Gong Yao immediately realized something was wrong and instinctively looked at the old man.
The old man squinted, and even the wrinkles on his stern face seemed sharper.
"Take her out."
He spoke with emphatic pauses.
Gong Yao nodded, glaring viciously at the guards who were trying to get back up.
The guards began using dirty tricks against Chen Jin.
Chen Jin was quickly caught off guard.
The next second, Gong Yao stood in front of Lin Zhiyi, grabbing her hand to lift her up.
Lin Zhiyi gritted her teeth, clutching the armrest tightly with her other hand.
In her mind, she counted down five minutes: ten, nine, eight...
Hold on!
But how could she match Gong Yao’s strength?
Before she could count to five, her whole body was flung out.
As she was about to crash into the conference room door, the door opened.
A hand supported her waist.
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