Chapter 1099: Wang Lan’s Heart Has Turned Cold

The once large conference room was now empty.

These people had taken time off from various places to attend the meeting now they might already be on private planes leaving.

Only Wang Lan remained seated not moving.

The mask and voice changer on his face had been removed his expression was frighteningly dark.

The temperature in the whole conference room seemed to drop several degrees.

He had been leading Tianqing for five years.

During these five years he had constantly worked to ensure the interests of Tianqing’s stakeholders and expand Tianqing’s influence.

Though he didn’t invest the most money his contribution was undoubtedly the greatest to Tianqing’s growth.

In all these years this was his first meeting where he requested to use the public account.

Before this.

He had thought that given his years of merit to the organization the meeting was just a formality.

Three billion might not be a small amount but for Tianqing it was not a significant figure easily rallied together.

But the voting result just now was completely unexpected leaving his heart utterly cold.

Tianqing’s organizational structure was corporate in nature but not truly a company it’s more like an alliance.

As leader Wang Lan could only make minor decisions major decisions required shareholder meetings to discuss and authorize.

He became the leader not for his power but because others had their affairs and social status so Tianqing could only be entrusted to him.

Over the years he’d contributed much to Tianqing with no lack of hard work and exhaustion causing illness.

And now.

To save his son even the request to use three billion from the public fund was denied having no resentment was impossible.

“Today I truly recognize my place.”

Wang Lan laughed at himself mumbling as he spoke.

In the eyes of those so-called powerful figures he was probably just an employee working for his shares.

“Knock knock knock…”

The conference room door was knocked.

“Come in.”

Wang Lan didn’t bother hiding his emotions as it was definitely his confidant at the door.

With his words the conference room door was pushed open.

A thirty-something man in a business suit entered hands clasped in front bowing slightly beside Wang Lan. “Boss everyone has left.”

By everyone he meant the Tianqing shareholders who attended the meeting.

“Those bastards really treat me like a mere worker not respecting me.”

Wang Lan chuckled rubbing his brows feeling a bit weary.

“They haven’t realized what reality means.”

The man said respectfully.

This wasn’t flattery.

But a fact.

How many in Tianqing knew who those elusive shareholders were?

They wished to stay on their high horses but were destined to lose popular support inside Tianqing.

Everyone knew only Wang Lan as the boss for five years.

To be blunt.

Other than Wang Lan none of those shareholders could fully control Tianqing.

“Boss they disagree doesn’t that mean Second Young Master won’t return what do we do next…”

Seeing Wang Lan silent the man probed further.

“Didn’t you say they haven’t recognized reality? Let’s help them. I’ll insist on using that three billion today.”

Wang Lan said coldly his eyes flashing with a cold glint.

He didn’t believe those people would really dare rip apart their relationship over three billion.

As Tianqing developed to this point he dared not turn against them nor they against him.

“Boss there’s another issue.”

The man’s face showed hesitation as if struggling to speak.

“You’ve followed me since you were a teen. What can’t you tell me? Go ahead.”

Hearing the hesitation in his voice Wang Lan leaned back in his chair closed his eyes and spoke calmly.

The man felt assured after hearing this and leaned in saying “Boss Young Master Kun asked me to plead on his behalf. He said he’s willing to take money to Jiangzhou to bring back Second Young Master.”

“You’re sincere for sure who pleads like you do?”

Wang Lan opened his eyes shaking his head teasingly.

The man gave a simple smile saying nothing.

In today’s world many clever people make seemingly simple ones more likable.

Wang Lan pondered for a while before saying “Let him go. That kid handles tasks steadily. He’s my son. Can he really become a traitor?”

“Boss you’re wise.”

The man replied.

“You and your clumsy flattering. Who’d want you if you leave me?”

Wang Lan smiled bitterly shaking his head.

The man scratched his head “As long as I don’t leave you I’ll take care of you in your old age.”

Some who seem simple are truly smart.

………

Jiangzhou.

In a 4S store.

“Mr. Xu this way please.”

The shop owner walked ahead politely leading Xu Shaochen to a black RV.

“Mr. Xu are you satisfied with it?”

The owner’s face was full of smiles pointing at the RV.

This was arranged by Long Er. Unfortunately, Song Xinran’s 4S store had no such business needed to get the car elsewhere.

After all few people bought RVs.

Xu Shaochen nodded to the owner as he began inspecting.

The car was a black Mercedes RV from Middle Europe with a 4.0-liter engine strong power the interior spacious comfortable and very safe.

“Nice car what’s the price?”

After experiencing it feeling satisfied Xu Shaochen got off the car and asked the owner.

“Mr. Xu if you want it how could I charge you? You’re well-connected. Just take care of my business in the future.”

The owner rubbed his hands smiled and bowed showing a fawning expression.

“Just charge the market price. How much is it? If not I’ll leave.”

Xu Shaochen frowned knowing the owner’s little tricks but he wasn’t short on money no need to be stingy.

Seeing Xu Shaochen displeased the owner quickly changed his tone “Mr. Xu this car’s market price is one and a half million. I’ll give you a discount take it for one point three million.”

Xu Shaochen glanced at Long Er.

Long Er nodded telling the owner “Take me to swipe the card.”

“Xiao Wang come bring this gentleman to complete the procedures.”

The owner waved and called a salesman from afar.

After ten minutes in his new car Xu Shaochen headed home.

On the way, he received a call from Wang Kun.

This call was to deliver good news.

Because Wang Kun arrived in Jiangzhou he would arrive tonight bringing money to retrieve Wang Sheng.