143: As if facing a formidable enemy, Gao Ze is too terrifying

At this moment, both Jiang Wenmin and Jiang Qianyu’s expressions changed drastically.

The former was terrified that his secrets had been exposed, while the latter was shocked to learn the hidden truth.

“Officer Gao, are you joking with me?”

Jiang Wenmin feigned composure, forcing a smile onto his old face: “Everyone in Jiahua Group knows I’m fair and incorruptible, and I never get involved in those shady dealings!”

Looking at Gao Ze, who remained silently profound, Jiang Wenmin glanced at Jiang Qianyu:

“Even Qianyu knows my reputation; I truly haven’t embezzled company funds.

Besides, as a company shareholder, the dividends I receive each year are a considerable sum; why would I covet more?”

“Why wouldn’t you covet more?”

“One hundred and twenty million yuan is no small sum, especially with the real estate industry in a slump in recent years, with low profits or even losses.”

Jiang Wenmin clenched his fists tightly, pressing his lips together in silence. How exactly did Gao Ze know his secret of embezzling company funds? His ledgers were meticulously done; even Chairman Jiang Wenhao hadn’t noticed.

Even Jiang Ruiming took two years to uncover this secret of his.

“Officer Gao, what do you want?”

Since Gao Ze knew the exact months and amounts of his embezzlement, fooling him was utterly impossible.

Gao Ze said, “Stop supporting Jiang Ruiming and support Miss Jiang.”

“Impossible!” Jiang Wenmin immediately shook his head.

“I know you won’t give up because Jiang Ruiming also knows about your embezzlement. If you don’t support him, then Jiang Ruiming will have a way to deal with you!”

Gao Ze said, “But now Miss Jiang also has the ability to deal with you. If she informs Jiahua Chairman Jiang Wenhao about your embezzlement, do you think he’ll give you a chance to repay the funds, or will he send you straight to prison?”

“You were once Jiang Wenhao’s cousin, someone he entrusted with important responsibilities and trusted. But you betrayed him; will he spare you?”

A hint of fear flashed in Jiang Wenmin’s eyes. Gao Ze wasn’t wrong; based on his understanding of his cousin Jiang Wenhao, after his betrayal, he would definitely face retaliation, being used as an example to deter others and subjected to thunderous measures.

“But if I abandon Jiang Ruiming, he’ll also come after me!”

His psychological defenses clearly loosened…

Gao Ze smiled slightly and said, “It’s simple. Miss Jiang will protect you. She holds Jiang Ruiming’s weakness!”

“Jiang Ruiming wouldn’t dare to use this matter against you. You helped Miss Jiang, and Miss Jiang will also help you cover it up, letting bygones be bygones. After all, you are all blood relatives.”

“Really?”

Jiang Wenmin looked at Jiang Qianyu, his eyes asking for confirmation.

Jiang Qianyu calmly nodded. Of course, she didn’t possess her elder brother Jiang Ruiming’s weakness; if she did, how could she be so passive? But at this moment, she had to cooperate with Gao Ze.

“Mr. Gao, are you going to invite other shareholders into this room for talks next?”

Jiang Wenmin asked without preamble, and Gao Ze naturally understood what he meant.

He was testing whether he could win over other shareholders, truly a cautious old fox.

Gao Ze nodded: “Everyone is part of the plan!”

“Good, I will stop supporting Jiang Ruiming and support Qianyu!”

“Then you can go and call Li Guobang to this room for a meeting!”

Jiang Wenmin let out a sigh of relief, leaving with light steps. Jiang Qianyu looked at Gao Ze, wanting to ask something but held back.

“Officer Gao, what do you need me for?”

When Li Guobang was called in, he sat opposite Gao Ze, his tone no longer as loud as before, and a hint of apprehension had appeared in his eyes.

He had clearly seen Jiang Wenmin’s demeanor when he came out earlier: sweating on his forehead, pale face, evidently having experienced something extremely terrifying in the room.

Would he also have to go through it?

Impossible, right?

He had no weaknesses, unless Gao Ze knew about that one thing…

But that was impossible; he had done it extremely secretly, and only two people knew.

“My intention for finding you is simple: stop supporting Jiang Ruiming and support Miss Jiang.” Gao Ze took a sip of the tea Jiang Qianyu had prepared and offered him.

“Impossible, I am a staunch supporter of Young Master Jiang Ruiming!”

Li Guobang shook his head and said, “Although I don’t know how Officer Gao convinced Jiang Wenmin, I won’t be convinced!”

I like how stubborn you are.

Gao Ze smiled faintly: “Is that so?”

Jiang Qianyu held her breath. Li Guobang was indeed a staunch supporter of her elder brother Jiang Ruiming; his earlier cursing and attitude showed it.

“If I’m not mistaken, the reason you’re so strongly backing Jiang Ruiming is because he promised you the position of vice chairman and increased dividends once he becomes chairman, right!”

Li Guobang’s breathing hitched. How did Gao Ze know?

Did Jiang Ruiming leak it?

But that was impossible; leaking it would not benefit Jiang Ruiming in the slightest.

“So what?” With his secret exposed, Li Guobang simply gave up.

“It doesn’t matter. Do you think Jiang Ruiming still has hope of becoming the chairman of Jiahua now?”

“Chen Zhending’s 2% shares and Jiang Wenmin’s 10% shares have both been declared abandoned!”

“I’ll give up too, if Miss Jiang helps me fulfill the conditions Jiang Ruiming promised. Then I’ll support Miss Jiang!”

“You’re quick to switch sides, but you’re not in a position to negotiate!”

Gao Ze looked at Li Guobang’s subtly angry face and said, “You had an affair with Jiang Wenmin’s secretary-mistress. Do you want Jiang Wenmin to know? He won’t give you an easy time if he finds out!”

“Am I afraid of him?”

Li Guobang’s body trembled, his eyes wide with disbelief, as he suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and said:

“You can tell Jiang Wenmin right now; his secretary-mistress seduced me and praised me in bed. See if Jiang Wenmin will be furious to death!”

He truly had the character of a reckless, devil-may-care troublemaker, fearing nothing on heaven or earth.

Gao Ze was not intimidated, and said lightly, “You’re not afraid of Jiang Wenmin, but aren’t you afraid of your wife?

Do you want your wife and children to know? I know you’re henpecked and very afraid of your wife, because you lost your parents when you were young, you are very dependent on your wife psychologically, and you value a complete family very much!”

“You—”

Li Guobang abruptly stood up, his eyes blazing with anger, but as he listened to each sentence, it was as if ice water had been poured over his entire body, chilling him to the bone.

“Alright, I’ll stop supporting Jiang Ruiming and support Miss Jiang!”

Li Guobang slumped back into his seat, his expression downcast.

“Next, call Ms. Xu Yan!”

Gao Ze didn’t consider what Li Guobang and Jiang Qianyu were thinking. When Xu Yan, a woman in her forties, arrived, he immediately said, “I want you to stop supporting Jiang Ruiming and support Miss Jiang!”

“What will Officer Gao exchange for it?”

Xu Yan was very clear about the priorities; the true controller behind today’s shareholder resolution was not Jiang Qianyu, but Gao Ze.

However, even knowing the outcomes for Jiang Wenmin and Li Guobang, her expression remained calm.

“Is the secret that you embezzled tens of millions from your husband Li Yanping’s company to let your younger brother squander it enough?

If your husband finds out, he’ll probably divorce you forcefully!”

“Alright, I agree to support Miss Jiang. Will Officer Gao keep this secret for me always?”

Xu Yan’s face changed. She finally understood why Jiang Wenmin and Li Guobang had looked as pale as if they had seen a ghost; their weaknesses and soft spots had been seized, so how could they possibly stand firm?

“Of course. It’s better to build a temple than to break up a marriage; where you and your husband’s money goes is none of my business!”

Gao Ze said, “Next, call Zhou Xiaodong!”

A short while later.

Zhou Xiaodong entered the meeting suite. He was slender, in his early forties, but his appearance was refined, still possessing the demeanor of a handsome middle-aged man.

“Officer Gao, you must have grasped their secret weaknesses to make Jiang Wenmin and Li Guobang yield, allowing you to defeat them one by one!”

“But I pride myself on self-cultivation and self-restraint, never having done anything against my conscience, and often performing good deeds and charity. What weakness can Officer Gao find in me, and how will you convince me to stop supporting Jiang Ruiming?”

Zhou Xiaodong did not sit down, standing directly in front of Gao Ze, his tone and demeanor both composed and confident, taking the initiative.