Despite Chen Ruimin's hysterical roars and struggles, he was forcibly taken away.
As they left, Director Liang Youming of the Supervisory Bureau even bowed to Xiao Yunlong. All the shareholders present dared not breathe.
It was only then that they suddenly realized that Mr. Xiao was far more than just a live-in son-in-law of the Liu family. Otherwise, Liang Youming, the director of the Supervisory Bureau, would not have been so dedicated, even to the point of being respectful.
It wasn't until Liang Youming handcuffed Chen Ruimin and left completely that the shareholders present finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Xiao, we want to confirm again, you won't be handing over those documents and materials to Director Liang again, will you?" the four major shareholders asked.
Xiao Yunlong curved his lips and said, "Don't worry, everyone. As long as you wholeheartedly support Old Master Liu, I naturally won't hand over those documents. We can all make money together. Of course, if anyone foolishly tries to cause trouble in secret, then there's nothing more to say. Do you all understand?"
"We understand, we understand. Please rest assured, Mr. Xiao. We will wholeheartedly support Old Master Liu from now on!" The major shareholders nodded repeatedly.
"Since everyone understands, then everyone can disperse. Go do whatever you need to do!" Xiao Yunlong waved his hand.
After that, the shareholders' meeting finally ended, and many shareholders left with tired bodies.
At this moment, everyone understood that after today's incident, the Liu family had regained and more thoroughly controlled the entire group. After all, Xiao Yunlong held leverage over the major shareholders, so how could these shareholders dare to act rashly?
Liu Hongguo then stood up and bowed to Xiao Yunlong, saying, "This time, I really have to thank Mr. Xiao. If it weren't for you, our Liu family would have truly been finished."
Xiao Yunlong waved his hand, "You're too kind, Old Master. It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning. Since the matter is settled, Ru Yan, let's go."
Liu Ruyan nodded, and then the two of them got up and left the conference room.
"Brother Xiao, thank you so much this time. If it weren't for you, the cause of my parents' death might never have been investigated, and Chen Ruimin would not have been brought to justice to avenge my parents!" Liu Ruyan said.
"Why do you need to say thank you between us? By the way, do you have any plans for now? Is there anything else at school?" Xiao Yunlong asked.
Liu Ruyan thought for a moment, "There's nothing urgent at school for now. But I just heard from my dorm mates that Luo Liping seemed to have injured her head last night and has a concussion. She's still in the hospital. How about we go see her?"
Xiao Yunlong nodded, "That's a good idea. After all, she stepped up for you last night and was injured by Xiong Youcai's men."
Then the two of them drove to the People's Hospital.
Luo Liping's injury was actually not very serious, just a concussion. It was too late last night, so all the X-ray examinations were conducted today.
Before they even entered the ward, Xiao Yunlong and Liu Ruyan heard a stream of angry scolding coming from inside.
"You stupid pig, how could you be so foolish as to stand up for others? Did you read all your books to the dogs?"
"Now that you've been beaten like this, your head is almost split open, but has anyone even come to see you? Not to mention anything else, just the X-rays and various fees cost nearly three thousand yuan. Do you really think money grows on trees? If your dad finds out about this, he'll break your dog legs!"
"Mom, what are you talking about? It's not that serious. That person is my dorm mate, and she's always been very good to me. I treat her like a sister. When she was in trouble, I couldn't just stand by and do nothing, could I?" Luo Liping explained from the ward.
"You ungrateful girl, you still dare to be stubborn? If it weren't for your injury, I would beat you to death right now. You're really making me furious."
Luo's mother in the ward was clearly very angry. Gritting her teeth, she shouted, "Listen to me, you ungrateful girl. Cause less trouble in the future. And these three thousand yuan, remember, consider it a debt to me. When you graduate and start working, you must repay it!"
"Yes, I'll repay it, I definitely will!" Luo Liping could only say repeatedly.
Xiao Yunlong shook his head slightly upon hearing this, and then walked in with Liu Ruyan.
Upon seeing the two of them, Luo Liping was stunned and asked in surprise, "Ruyan, why are you here? How did you know I was here?"
Liu Ruyan handed over the fruit basket and flowers, saying, "Huang Xiaoya told me. You're really something. Since you're seriously injured and need all sorts of X-rays, why didn't you tell me sooner?"
"Oh, that Huang Xiaoya, I told her last night not to tell you. It's just a minor concussion, nothing serious!" Luo Liping chuckled.
Luo's mother, however, was displeased and grumbled, "What do you mean nothing serious? Didn't you hear what the doctor just said? The head is very important. If something goes wrong, you could become mentally retarded. Besides, you're about to graduate from university, and our whole family is counting on you to earn money. If you really become mentally retarded, what will happen to this family?"
Luo Liping listened, her face filled with embarrassment. She wanted to explain to Liu Ruyan and the others, but didn't know where to start.
Luo's mother looked at the flowers and fruit basket, and her wrinkled face immediately drooped. "I say, you two, what's the use of sending these? They're not only expensive but also impractical, a pure waste of money. By the way, our Liping was injured last night because of you, right?"
Liu Ruyan nodded, "Yes, Auntie. That's why we came today..."
"That's great then. What are you waiting for? Give us the money. The medical expenses are five thousand, plus compensation for mental distress and nutritional expenses, totaling eight thousand!" Luo's mother said, reaching out directly to Liu Ruyan.
Luo Liping wished she could find a hole to crawl into. "Mom, what are you doing? She's my classmate, how can you be like this?"
"Why can't I be like this? Let me tell you, if it weren't for her being your classmate, I would have asked for at least ten thousand!" Luo's mother pouted and snorted.
Liu Ruyan took out her wallet and looked at it, saying, "I'm sorry, Auntie, I don't have that much cash. How about I come to your place another day?"
Luo's mother immediately rolled her eyes. "Do you think I'm a three-year-old child? Do you really think I'm that easy to fool? You must give it to me now, and not a penny less!"
Liu Ruyan then turned to look at Xiao Yunlong. Xiao Yunlong shrugged, "I'm just a live-in gigolo, so I definitely don't have any money either."
"..." Liu Ruyan was speechless.
Luo's mother heard this and immediately glanced at Xiao Yunlong with disdain, as if to say, so you're a gigolo.
"Then how about this, Auntie, why don't you go downstairs with me to get it? I remember there's an ATM next to the hospital, how about that?" Liu Ruyan said.
"That's no problem, but only you are allowed to go with me. This gigolo should stay here. Otherwise, if you two run off together, where will I chase you?" Luo's mother said as a matter of course.
"..." Liu Ruyan was speechless again and looked at Xiao Yunlong, saying, "Then Brother Xiao, you stay here for now. I'll go get the money with her and come back!"
"No problem!" Xiao Yunlong nodded.
Liu Ruyan then turned and left the ward with Luo's mother.
The noisy ward suddenly became quiet. Due to her mother's actions, Luo Liping's face was filled with embarrassment. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Xiao. You've seen a joke."
Xiao Yunlong smiled and said, "Not at all. We came today specifically to thank you for stepping up for Ruyan last night!"
"It's nothing. I didn't think that much at the time. Maybe, as my mom just said, I was a bit foolish and just stood up," Luo Liping chuckled.
Xiao Yunlong nodded slightly and remained silent.
Not long after, Liu Ruyan and Luo's mother returned. At this moment, Luo's mother seemed to have changed into a different person, her mouth split into a smile that almost bloomed.
Luo Liping knew her mother, who was blinded by money, too well. She immediately asked, "Mom, tell me honestly, how much money did you take from them?"
"Not much, thirty thousand yuan. But it wasn't that I demanded it; they gave it to me voluntarily!" Luo's mother said with a smile.
"Mom, how could you be like this? How will I face my classmates after this? Hurry up and return the extra money!" Luo Liping said.
"Return it? How is that possible? This is what we deserve, after all, your injury shouldn't be in vain!"
"But..."
Luo Liping was about to say more when Liu Ruyan said, "Alright, Liping, you don't need to argue with Luo's mother anymore. It's all a small matter, as long as you're okay. Since the examination is done, let's go. Xiao Big Brother and I will give you a ride back!"
"Okay, we were wondering how we would get back. Taking a taxi is too expensive, and it's inconvenient for Liping to take the bus now. It's just right for you to give us a ride back and save us some travel expenses," Luo's mother said with a smile.
Luo Liping really wanted to find a hole to crawl into.
Xiao Yunlong naturally didn't say anything more, and the four of them drove away from the hospital.
Luo Liping's home was not in the city center, but in a dilapidated staff dormitory area in the western suburbs, near old factory buildings.
Such a place was essentially a slum. It seemed that Luo Liping's parents were workers in the factory before, but now that the factory had closed down, they were also laid off.
As soon as the car stopped at the entrance, Xiao Yunlong and the others immediately heard a pig-like scream coming from inside the house.
"Oh no, something big has happened!" Luo's mother's face changed drastically, and she rushed inside.
Luo Liping also rushed in with a pale face.
Xiao Yunlong and Liu Ruyan exchanged glances and also quickened their pace.