He stood there, stunned, as Summer Rain suddenly froze in place.
She clearly had the contract, so why were these shareholders going back on their word?
"Mr. Ma, what do you mean by this?"
She forcefully suppressed her anger and asked the shareholders, led by Ma Rulong, with a puzzled expression.
"What do we mean?"
"Ms. Xia, how dare you ask us that?"
"This morning, to secure the contract, you threatened and coerced, even resorting to violence against Manager Lin of Zhao's Group."
"Now look, they're openly declaring war on us."
Before Ma Rulong could speak, President Bai, standing beside him with a livid face, cut in.
Summer Rain and Song Qiao's couple had embarrassed him at the shareholders' meeting before, and he was now eager for Summer Rain to be gone.
"That's right, a friend from the TV station just called, saying our company has stirred up a hornet's nest. Lin Mu is using a hefty sum to conduct investigative exposure on us."
As soon as President Bai finished speaking, another shareholder beside him chimed in, attacking Summer Rain.
With every word they spoke, Summer Rain's face grew paler.
She never imagined that Lin Mu's revenge would come so swiftly! He gave her absolutely no time to react.
"Ms. Xia, do you know the impact this exposure will have on the company?"
"Last time, the Meng Jiao incident was also caused by your business dealings. If you continue like this, the company will eventually be ruined by you."
Seeing Summer Rain remain silent, President Bai directly brought up past grievances.
"You two, you must give us an explanation today, otherwise, we will resign on the spot."
"We truly see no hope for Tianhong."
Mr. Ma finished speaking, casting a casual glance at Song Qiao, hoping for him to make a decision.
"However, if President Song can resolve this turmoil within a day and guarantee that such a situation will not happen again, we can consider letting bygones be bygones."
The smaller shareholders behind them also presented their conditions. Unlike President Bai and Mr. Ma, their shareholdings were smaller, so their words were not as forceful.
"You, you simply don't understand the situation at the time."
Summer Rain was so angry her voice trembled as she tried to explain to the shareholders:
"It was because that Lin Mu first insulted and provoked me, that Song Qiao then acted."
However, the shareholders wouldn't listen. President Bai scoffed, "Ms. Xia, now that this has happened, even if you have a thousand or ten thousand reasons, you cannot salvage the company's losses!"
"Enough, no more talking. Give me one day, and I will resolve this matter properly."
Song Qiao, seeing his wife repeatedly berated by the shareholders, grew increasingly impatient.
"Hmph, President Song, your words are meaningless. We dare not easily believe you."
Mr. Ma said, taking out a 'Waiver of Liability' from his pocket and offering it to Song Qiao, "Unless President Song signs this guarantee, all discussions are moot."
"If by this time tomorrow you haven't resolved this matter, then please have Ms. Xia relinquish her position as Chairman!"
"Fine, I'll sign."
Song Qiao took a deep breath, signed without any further words, turned, and left the company directly, heading for Lin Mu's office.
"Well, isn't this President Song? I didn't expect you to come begging so soon."
The moment Song Qiao entered the office, Lin Mu, seated at his desk, began to mock him triumphantly.
He was like a fox that had succeeded in its scheme.
Then, his expression turned grim, and he spoke to Song Qiao with evident impatience:
"I advise you not to come here begging for mercy. I will pursue this matter to the end. Just wait for your Tianhong Media to go bankrupt."
"Manager Lin has quite a temper. I also advise you that everything has a bottom line. Don't go too far."
Song Qiao glanced at him indifferently and sat down on the sofa. Although he spoke with a smile, anyone could tell it was a blatant threat.
"Presumptuous! You say I'm going too far?"
"When you hit me, why didn't you say I was going too far?"
Lin Mu, seeing Song Qiao's defiant attitude, was enraged. He slammed the table and roared at Song Qiao.
"Oh my, Manager Lin, why are you getting so flustered? Don't get angry. Anger harms the body. If you fall ill from anger, Zhao's Group won't take responsibility for you."
Song Qiao couldn't help but mock him upon seeing his agitated state.
"Hmph, you just wait. I will definitely make you kneel before me and beg."
Lin Mu finished speaking, then pulled out his phone, intending to pressure the TV station again.
"I still advise President Lin to reconsider his actions. Once some things are pushed too far, there's no room for recovery."
Song Qiao's eyes narrowed slightly as he calmly told Lin Mu.
"If you know when to stop now, I can overlook past matters. But if you continue to make a fuss like this, you might not be able to keep your general manager position."
A threat. It was a naked threat.
This warning completely enraged Lin Mu. He abruptly stood up from his seat, pointed at Song Qiao's nose, and cursed, "You, Song, stop playing coy here. If you can't take it anymore, then kneel and beg. Otherwise, get out and wait for my revenge."
"Then, I will definitely make your family suffer and Tianhong completely close down. Do you believe that your beautiful wife will obediently strip naked and come to my bed?"
As Lin Mu spoke, a lewd smile appeared on his face.
"You're looking for death, you bastard."
Song Qiao, who had initially not intended to resort to violence, became furious upon hearing the insult directed at his wife again. He lunged forward and grabbed Lin Mu.
"What do you want to do?"
"You need to remember there's a surveillance camera in the office."
Lin Mu, instantly subdued, was startled and began to tremble.
"Scared now? It seems a bit late."
Song Qiao snorted, completely disregarding his threat. He casually picked up an ashtray from the desk and smashed it hard onto Lin Mu's head!
The next second, the sound of the ashtray shattering and Lin Mu's screams echoed in the office.
Lin Mu cried out in pain, clutching his head, blood already flowing down his forehead and dripping onto the floor.
"Hmph, you insufferable babbling fool. If you dare to insult my wife in front of me again, I will make you experience true pain."
Song Qiao said, then suddenly yanked Lin Mu up from the ground and forcefully shoved him onto the desk.