Chapter 128: Get Xue Kaichen Down Here!

"Ha."

Hearing this, Pei Qinghu burst into laughter. "You loser, are you joking with me?"

"The CEO is going to trouble himself over you?"

"Do you even know that Department Manager Su and their CEO are like brothers? To say they are as thick as thieves would be an understatement."

"Do you really think their CEO would fall out with Department Manager Su just for a nobody like you?"

Department Manager Su also wore a look of mockery, sneering, "Trying to pressure me with our company’s rules? You are quite an interesting character."

"Enough, I don’t have the patience to waste words with you. Do as Qinghu said."

"Hand over the IOU obediently. As for any talk of cooperation, go back and wait for notification."

"If you can't even get past me, don't even think about seeing anyone else."

The situation was clear.

Securing medicinal materials from Medicine King Pharmaceuticals was nearly impossible.

Moreover, if they offended the wrong people and were blacklisted by the entire industry, the loss would far outweigh any potential gain.

For Lan Ruoxue, this collaboration with the An family was a significant opportunity.

Not wanting to jeopardize the big picture for a small matter, she hurriedly pulled on Ye Wushang and whispered, "Wushang, just give them the IOU!"

"He has already paid fifty million. Don't you think asking for more is going too far?"

"Going too far?"

Ye Wushang let out a cold snort and said indifferently, "Was it not going too far when he presented a counterfeit gift for Grandfather's birthday?"

"I am the one leading this matter; you don't need to worry about it. I have my own plans."

"You!"

"You two are already divorced; stop clinging to each other."

"As a partner of my An family, President Lan, you need to be mindful of your image."

An Lan was very averse to the physical contact between Lan Ruoxue and Ye Wushang.

Although she knew perfectly well that with Pei Qinghu causing trouble, obtaining the materials was almost impossible, she still held an inexplicable trust in Ye Wushang. She pulled him aside and asked, "Wushang, what exactly are you planning?"

"My original intention."

"To cooperate with Medicine King Pharmaceuticals, obtain the materials for our health supplements, and focus on our new drug research."

As he spoke, he looked up at Department Manager Su and asked, "Department Manager Su, I believe that since you draw a salary from Medicine King Pharmaceuticals, you should be protecting the interests of the company."

"We are here to discuss a partnership—not only to secure materials for our new drugs but also to generate revenue for your company."

"I believe that if the new drugs are effective, they will ignite the market and create massive benefits for both sides."

"You are shutting us out. Do you want to bet that I can call your CEO right now and have him fire you?"

This statement shocked everyone.

Lan Ruoxue glared angrily at Ye Wushang. Was he out of his mind?

The man was a prominent figure in the CEO's inner circle; how could he possibly be fired over this? She knew he was impulsive, but she had expected him to have at least a shred of common sense. Saying such things was effectively pushing both the An and Lan families into a fire pit.

An Lan was also startled and instinctively wanted to intervene, but she hesitated. Seeing his confident demeanor, and having gone through many things with him, she was curious to see how he would handle the current situation.

"Ha!"

Hearing his words, Pei Qinghu was stunned for two seconds before he burst into belly-aching laughter. "You loser, are you trying to laugh me to death?"

"You said you'd call the CEO and have him fire Manager Su?"

"Let me ask you, do you even know the CEO's phone number?"

"Do you know if they are a man or a woman, how old they are, or what they look like?"

Department Manager Su was dismissive, jeering, "I am a good brother to our CEO. Even if you knew him—which you don't—he would never do anything to me just for your sake."

"Trying to scare me? Do you think I was born yesterday?"

Ye Wushang shook his head with a bitter smile.

Truth be told, Medicine King Pharmaceuticals was now his own enterprise. He hadn't intended to push the company to greater heights, only to maintain stability. But with a black sheep like Department Manager Su in the company, if everyone followed this culture of cronyism, the company would be ruined before long!

"Since you won't listen to my advice, just call Xue Kaichen over. If he comes and maintains your current attitude, then so be it. I will return the IOU to Pei Qinghu immediately, and you can do whatever you want with me!"

"What did you say?" Department Manager Su was enraged. "How dare you address our CEO by his first name?"

"Who do you think you are? Is CEO Xue someone you can see whenever you want?"

"You loser, besides having a sharp tongue, what else can you do?"

"Do you want me to have you kicked out right now?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he glanced at the security guards.

Before they could act, Ye Wushang suddenly pulled out his phone. "You won't call him? Fine, if you won't, I will."

Seeing him really about to make the call, Department Manager Su hesitated. "D-do you really have CEO Xue's number?"

Xue Kaichen was a high-level executive and an extraordinary figure who rarely socialized. Anyone with his private number had to be someone of significant status. He had assumed Ye Wushang was spouting nonsense, but when he caught a glimpse of the first few digits, he panicked!

"Don't move! Keep an eye on him!"

Department Manager Su didn't dare let him speak directly to Xue Kaichen. Worried, he immediately took out his own phone and dialed Xue Kaichen's number.

"What is it?"

As the call connected, Xue Kaichen’s icy voice came through, as inscrutable and chilling as ever.

"CEO Xue, it's like this: someone is causing trouble downstairs. I tried to drive him away, but he won't leave and claims to know you."

"He’s been shouting for a long time, and I called you to verify."

Department Manager Su spoke with servility. The "brotherly" connection was all a bluff, meant purely to inflate his own ego.

"Who is it? What is his name?" Xue Kaichen’s tone was impatient.

"It seems to be… Ye Wushang…"

"Bastard!"

Hearing the name, Xue Kaichen flew into a rage. "He really went there!"

"Su Qun, listen to me carefully: keep that man contained. I am coming down immediately. Before I arrive, nobody is to touch him!"

He hung up.

Su Qun's expression was complex. Having followed Xue Kaichen for many years, he had never seen him this angry! It was clear from his tone that he detested trouble, especially at the company entrance. He was coming down personally, which clearly meant he was going to destroy that loser! It was obvious they knew each other, and there was clearly deep animosity between them!

"Ha!"

Thinking of this, Su Qun couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Pei Qinghu leaned in and asked, "How about it, Old Su? What did your CEO say?"

"What else? He dared to come to our group and cause trouble—he's tired of living."

"He said he's coming down to deal with it personally. He told us to keep a close eye on them and make sure they don't get away!"

He immediately ordered, "What are you all standing around for? Surround the three of them!"

"CEO Xue will be down shortly to finish them off!"

"Yes, Department Manager Su!"

Upon receiving the order, the tall security guard led a dozen others, surrounding the three of them tightly.

"Ye Wushang, look at the mess you've made!" Lan Ruoxue glared at him with resentment. Now that the CEO was coming down personally, it was too late for anything! Forget about the health supplement research—the entire new drug proposal would likely be dead on arrival! She had always thought Ye Wushang lacked ambition and only knew how to do chores. Now it seemed he was not only incompetent but also a magnet for disaster! He acted without consequence, blindly and impulsively, and even after their divorce, she couldn't escape his shadow!

"Lan Ruoxue, don't just speak off the cuff."

"You and Wushang are already divorced. He isn't someone you can just berate at will!" An Lan glared back at Lan Ruoxue, then pulled Ye Wushang aside, comforting him, "It's alright, Wushang. With me here, no one will hurt you."

"Even if the new drug project fails, we can find other ways."

"Even if that CEO comes, with the reputation of my An family, I don't think he would dare to do anything to you…"

"Ha."

Before she could finish, Pei Qinghu laughed. "Do you think Medicine King Pharmaceuticals only focuses on the medical field?"

"They have interests in many industries. Especially since medicine represents health."

"And health is a topic everyone cares about."

"If CEO Xue is unhappy and makes a few calls, it might not just be your pharmaceutical business that gets blacklisted. Even your other core businesses will suffer!"

At these words, An Lan’s face turned pale. Lan Ruoxue was even more anxious. Seeing Pei Qinghu and Su Qun laughing and whispering in such a sinister way, the two women were terrified.

Only Ye Wushang remained indifferent, calm, and composed.

He even sat down on a nearby chair and closed his eyes to rest. He had already determined that Xue Kaichen’s personnel management was severely flawed. It needed a complete overhaul from top to bottom.

Skills could be improved, but character was non-negotiable! And there must never be a second black sheep like Su Qun!

A few minutes passed.

Xue Kaichen came rushing out of the lobby in a whirlwind!