9: Go to Leng's house

The doors to the conference room were pushed open, and several security guards dressed in black suits walked in.

They were the Ling Family secret guards arranged in advance by Ling Wu, and they were absolutely reliable.

“Please escort these ‘former colleagues’ out of the group building,” Ling Xian ordered indifferently.

“Ling Xian! I'll be waiting for you! You won't meet a good end!” Luo Hongyuan struggled, not wanting to leave, but his arms were unceremoniously grabbed by two security guards.

Once Ling Xian had finished clearing these people out, the entire conference room fell into a silence so profound that a pin drop could be heard.

“Alright, the parasites have been cleared,” Ling Xian said, crossing his hands on the table. “Now, let’s talk about the group’s future development.”

His tone returned to normal; there was no longer a sense of bloody conflict, but instead, he sounded somewhat gentle and approachable.

“Ling Wu.”

“Here, Young Master!” Ling Wu hurriedly stepped forward.

“Until a new Chief Financial Officer is found, you will temporarily take over the role. Conduct a comprehensive audit of all the group's accounts to ensure the safety of our funds!”

“Yes, sir!”

Ling Wu was nearly omnipotent; a small task like this was merely a way to kill time for him.

One must know that Ling Tianshi's requirements for choosing death warriors were extremely strict.

Among so many people, Ling Wu was ranked fifth; one could imagine how terrifying he was.

From Ling Yi to Ling Wu, these five individuals all possessed the ability to handle things independently.

Ling Wu might have been the weakest among them, but he had the best relationship with Ling Xian.

How should one put it?

It was a bit like the feeling between brothers.

“Marketing Department, re-evaluate the subsequent value of the West City plot. I want to see a new analysis report within three days.”

“Project Department, suspend cooperation with all affiliated companies on this list and restart the bidding process.”

“...”

Ling Xian issued clear instructions one by one, striking directly at the current vital points.

This was the Beginner Business Proficiency that Ling Xian had spent 500 villain points to exchange from the system.

This series of statements left the executives, who had originally worried that Ling Xian only had 'ruthlessness' but no 'strategy,' completely convinced.

The meeting ended.

After everyone had left, Ling Wu asked seriously in a low voice for the first time, “Young Master, aren't you being a bit too hasty?

The internal chains of interest aren't that simple, and there are people watching from the outside as well...”

“Strong medicine is needed to cure a serious illness; heavy penalties should be used in chaotic times.

If this rotten flesh isn't carved out all at once, should I wait for it to continue festering and corrode the entire group?”

Ling Xian turned around, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes. “As for those chains of interest, they'll be cleared out together. Before that, you go and take responsibility for asking my father for some men.”

“Uh...” Ling Wu was a bit speechless.

“Don't tell me he doesn't have any; I know he does, otherwise I wouldn't be playing it this way.”

Ling Xian recalled that in the plot, there was a daughter of destiny who was the future Queen of Business.

She was someone with genuine ability, unlike Leng Yunyan who relied on luck.

Even the vast amount of money Lin Feng had in the later stages to buy cultivation resources was thanks to her.

But now... she was still working in some unknown corner.

She was even a bit dull and timid.

However, these traits could be cultivated. With her talent already there, once he taught her some business knowledge, she would be able to get to work.

“Young Master, according to intelligence from the secret guards, Lin Feng has indeed applied for a job as a security guard at Miss Leng's company, just as you said.”

This was something already present in the original plot, so Ling Xian wasn't surprised.

However, Ling Wu wasn't finished yet.

“In addition, it has been confirmed that Lin Feng has already contacted the group's former Investment Department Manager and is suspected of trying to recruit him.”

This surprised Ling Xian somewhat.

In the original plot, this Investment Department Manager, Zhang Ming, was only turned much later.

Because he had cleared out those parasites, it had actually happened earlier.

Zhang Ming's ability was undoubtedly strong.

It was just that his loyalty was pitifully low.

A total traitor.

“Heh, a person who can betray the Ling Corporation at any time can also betray anyone else at any time.”

The personnel earthquake within the Ling Corporation was like a huge boulder thrown into a calm lake.

It caused a massive uproar throughout the business world of Donghai.

For the first time, Ling Xian entered their sights with such a forceful and ruthless image.

However, most people felt Ling Xian was being too reckless and didn't have high hopes for him.

This was also partly due to the incompetent performance of this young master three years ago.

Meanwhile, after his initial clash ended in failure, Lin Feng also investigated Ling Xian in detail.

Inside a coffee shop.

Lin Feng looked at Zhang Ming in front of him.

Zhang Ming was around forty years old, wore glasses, and had a look of hidden resentment in his expression.

“Manager Zhang, no, Mr. Zhang.”

Lin Feng acted sincerely, appearing like someone who was thirsty for talent.

“That brat Ling Xian is ruthless. For a talented person with your abilities to be innocently purged is truly a huge loss for the Ling Corporation.”

Zhang Ming gritted his teeth and said hatefully, “He's just a greenhorn, only relying on having a good father!

I served the Ling Family for over a decade. Even if I didn't have great achievements, I worked hard. What right does he have to kick me out with a single word! He shows no consideration at all!”

He had forgotten, however, that in his youth, he was also that young man who loathed social niceties and harmed the collective for his own gain.

It was just that the dragon slayer had eventually become the dragon!

“Indeed, such an ungrateful and unjust boss isn't worth serving,” Lin Feng echoed.

He then smoothly followed up, “Mr. Zhang, I wonder what your plans are for the future?”

“Plans? Look for a job? But having been fired by the Ling Family, my reputation in the entire industry is probably...” Confusion was evident in Zhang Ming's eyes.

Who would dare to use him now? What did it matter if he had ability?

Damaging the company's interests was a major taboo.

Lin Feng threw out an olive branch at the perfect moment: “If Mr. Zhang doesn't mind, I have a pretty good opportunity here.”

“I'm preparing to set up an investment company and happen to need a talented and experienced person like Mr. Zhang.

Furthermore, I know Mr. Zhang should have some information on the Ling Corporation's loopholes.”

“You? How big is your company?” Zhang Ming asked with disdain.

Although he had been fired by the Ling Family, he still looked down on small companies.

Truth be told, since he hadn't been sent to prison and had money in hand, wouldn't starting his own small company be better than working for someone else?

“I've only just returned to Donghai; I was overseas before. Let me introduce myself properly.

Wolf Head Lin Feng! I've collaborated with many overseas companies and still have a bit of influence out there.”

As Lin Feng took out a business card, Zhang Ming searched on his laptop and actually found some information.

“Good! Mr. Lin Feng—no, Boss! I'll work with you!”

With that, he used the coffee as a substitute for wine and downed it in one go.

The next moment, the bitterness hit him, and he kept sticking out his tongue.

The following morning.

Ling Xian arrived at the Leng Residence with a written engagement contract.

An engagement between people of their status was no longer a simple verbal agreement.

Of course, to Ling Xian, there was no difference between what was on paper and what was verbal.

He didn't care about the face of some great family.

There were very few people in the Leng family. Leng Yunyan's father had passed away early, and it was Qu Shuiyun who had looked after Leng Yunyan.

This was why Qu Shuiyun was so forceful in Leng Yunyan's mind.

She had guarded a massive family estate without a man behind her.

If such a woman wasn't a bit forceful, how could she have protected the family business?

“Young Master Ling, it's been three years. The Leng family these past few years...” A maid from the Leng family chattered away, telling stories of what had happened to the Leng family over the three-year period.