Zhang's mother became even more agitated upon hearing this.
In her excitement, she shouted, "You hypocritical bitch, do I need your job? What I want is my son's property! Go to hell!"
In her agitation, she slapped Yang Lihuan across the face.
With a smack, Yang Lihuan clutched her face, disbelief etched on her features.
Anger immediately flared on her face.
However, before she could react, her husband, Yang Shan, glared and slapped Zhang's mother.
"Your own son is useless, a short-lived ghost at that, and you're taking it out on my wife? I'll beat you to death!"
"Mom!"
Zhang Xinyan exclaimed in disbelief.
Zhang Baoqi's whole body trembled, "How dare you lay a hand on my wife! You bunch of parasites! I'll beat you to death!"
*Slap!*
Zhang Bao also slapped Yang Shan.
His fleshy face jiggled wildly.
Yang Lihuan couldn't stand it any longer and slapped Zhang Bao directly across the face, "You scoundrel, you bumpkins from the countryside dare to lay a hand on my man?"
"And your son's property! Is Zhang Cheng your son? I think you country folk are just falsely claiming kinship! I'm telling you! My daughter is Zhang Cheng's wife, and she has the right to inherit Zhang Cheng's property! You outsiders won't get a damn thing!"
*Slap!*
Zhang's mother slapped Yang Lihuan again, "A bitch daughter begets a bitch mother! You think the property of our prominent family can be snatched away just because you fancy it? Dream on!"
"You, you..."
Yang Lihuan was furious. Yang Shan, seeing Zhang's mother dare to lay a hand on his woman again, glared and was about to slap Zhang's mother, but Yang Lihuan stopped him.
Yang Lihuan said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes, "Husband, there's no need to stoop to the level of these poor trash. When our daughter becomes the CEO, we'll be billionaires too. These poor people are mere ants before us!"
Zhang's mother pointed at her incessantly.
Yang Lihuan continued, "We are like porcelain and earthenware. Our status is noble; there's no need to get rough with such people, as it would diminish our status."
Two years ago, even within the Zhang family of Pingcheng, they were insignificant.
Now, relying on Zhang Cheng's wealth to flaunt their power was truly unbearable for Zhang Bao and his wife.
"I'll fight you!" Zhang's mother's eyes were red, and she lunged at Yang Lihuan.
Yang Lihuan panicked, "Security! Quickly, stop this mad dog!"
"Stop!"
A clear shout was heard.
Liu Mei, dressed in a formal suit, walked into the office with two assistants.
Today, Liu Mei looked radiant.
Indeed, who wouldn't be happy when about to take over a company worth hundreds of billions?
"Zhang Xinyan, Chen Jie?"
However, upon seeing Chen Jie and Zhang Xinyan, Liu Mei's expression changed completely.
She had clearly learned from the Martial Arts Association that Zhang Xinyan was dead.
Yet now, Zhang Xinyan stood before her, unharmed.
This caused her some confusion.
"Heh heh, do you find our appearance here today very strange? Are you disappointed that I'm not dead?" Zhang Xinyan said coldly.
"Mom, why is your face red?" Liu Mei's expression changed as she noticed Yang Lihuan's abnormality and quickly asked.
"What else could it be? That old hag hit me! Daughter, you're a billionaire now, how can you let me suffer such humiliation? Quickly drive this pack of dogs out of the company!"
Yang Lihuan pointed at Zhang's mother.
Liu Mei's face darkened.
Someone dared to lay a hand on her mother?
"Presumptuous! Get out, or don't blame me for being impolite!" Liu Mei slapped Zhang's mother.
But Zhang Xinyan rushed forward and slapped her across the face, "Bitch! Who told you to lay a hand on my mom?"
"You! Heh heh, Xinyan, your wings have hardened, haven't they? You even dare to hit your sister-in-law?"
"Pfft! You're not my sister-in-law, you're a murderer!" Zhang Xinyan said, "Do you really think I'm an idiot and know nothing?"
Liu Mei's face was stern, secretly thinking that the pretense was about to be completely dropped.
In that case, she didn't need to pretend anymore.
With that thought, she shouted, "Originally, for your brother's sake, I could have looked after you, but now you're arrogant and I'm completely disappointed in you! Get out, and don't let me see you again!"
She slapped Zhang Xinyan across the face.
Zhang Xinyan cried out in surprise.
But as Liu Mei's hand touched her face, it was blocked by a shield of light, instantly repelling her and knocking her back a few steps.
"You..."
Liu Mei immediately realized that Zhang Xinyan might be carrying a protective artifact.
"What's wrong?"
Yang Shan quickly rushed to Liu Mei's side, embracing her with concern.
Then, his expression turned sharp, "You dare touch Liu Mei? You damned woman, you deserve to die!"
Saying this, he was about to teach Zhang Xinyan a lesson.
"No! Dad, you can't touch her!"
Liu Mei stopped him.
"Hmph! If it were any other time, I would make you regret it!" Yang Shan snorted.
Liu Mei regained her composure.
She said to Zhang Xinyan, "Xinyan, today is my first day as the company's president. If you want to make a scene, I'll deal with you later. For now, you should leave."
Zhang Xinyan sneered, "Can you have some decency? You know exactly how my grandfather and my brother died, and you still want to hold a position in my brother's company? With me here, you won't succeed!"
Liu Mei frowned, "Don't force me to use force!"
"Security! Come in here!"
She shouted, and a group of security guards immediately rushed in from outside the door.
"Throw them out!" Liu Mei pointed at Zhang Xinyan and the others.
"Liu Mei, think carefully, are you sure you want to use force?" Chen Jie said suddenly.
Liu Mei's expression changed.
She naturally knew that Chen Jie was not to be trifled with.
These few security guards really couldn't do anything to him.
If force were used, it would only lead to humiliation.
"What exactly do you want?" Liu Mei asked angrily.
"You'll know soon enough what we want, but you won't be able to drive us away today," Chen Jie said faintly.
Liu Mei's face shifted between anger and uncertainty.
After a while, she waved her hand at the security guards, signaling them to leave first.
"I'm letting you go to save you some face. Since you're ungrateful, don't blame me!"
Liu Mei tidied her clothes and then walked to the main seat of the desk.
"I've asked everyone to come today, and I believe you all know that my husband, Zhang Cheng, has passed away. As Zhang Cheng's wife, I will be taking over my husband's shares and position. Does anyone have any objections?"
Liu Mei scanned the room, a look of strong confidence on her face.
Everyone present remained silent, most of them believing this was a done deal.
After all, Liu Mei was Zhang Cheng's legal wife, and most of the inheritance would naturally go to Liu Mei.