Chapter 109: 109. Crushing Lin Fan!

BOOM!

As Lin Fan’s icy voice faded, the entire hall fell silent. Everyone’s heart skipped a beat.

He was too ruthless, too cold and heartless. She was his ex-wife, after all, and had been brought so low. Yet he showed no regard for their past and even threw money at her in public?!

Some sneered, while others shook their heads in contempt.

“No way. Yuan Youwei was known as the Flower of Haicheng. How could she have fallen for such a cold-blooded, ruthless man?”

“You can’t get ahead without being ruthless. How else could he have seized control of Su Pharmaceutical?”

“Lin Fan! Do you have any compassion? Did a dog eat your conscience?”

“What an absolute scumbag! I bet he had sinister intentions from the moment he married into the Yuan family. The Su family’s fate today will be the Yuan family’s tomorrow!”

As the murmurs grew, many of the women in the crowd began pointing accusingly at Lin Fan, denouncing him harshly.

“I was delusional? Yes! I must have been blind to agree to marry you, you predatory beast with wild ambitions!”

Amidst the uproar, Su Mengqing’s face flushed with shame and rage. She clenched her fists, staring down at the banknotes scattered at her feet. She had never imagined that he would dare to humiliate her like this. Lin Fan, the second you get a taste of success, you throw money at me? Have you forgotten how you groveled and begged me to pay for Lin Suxin’s hospital bills?

“No, I was the one who was blind,” Lin Fan slowly shook his head, a spark of anger in his eyes. “Blind to believe in some bullshit thing called love!”

He ignored the strange looks from the crowd, having no interest in explaining himself. He simply picked up the black plastic bag and prepared to walk toward the Yuandao Pharmaceuticals booth.

However, this action only fueled the crowd’s anger. They all thought he was acting out of guilt, deliberately trying to flee.

“Don’t you dare leave! Lin Fan, you have to make things clear today!”

“That’s right! What gives you the right to bully a gentle woman like Director Su? Even with Yuan Youwei backing you, you can’t escape public justice!”

In an instant, the crowd was in an uproar. Their gazes toward Yuan Youwei and Mr. Yuan Sr. also turned resentful. Several elegantly dressed women surged forward indignantly, blocking Lin Fan’s path.

Seeing this, Yuan Youwei and Mrs. Xue’s expressions soured with anger. Aunt Xu and the others looked on with despair and anxiety, feeling completely overwhelmed.

“Lin Fan, do you see this? Justice resides in the hearts of the people!” Su Mengqing said, taking a deep breath to calm herself completely. Aside from the Yuan family, nearly everyone in the room is on my side. Today, I must expose every single one of Lin Fan’s wicked deeds! I will make that scoundrel and his adulterous partner, Yuan Youwei, the ultimate disgrace of Haicheng!

“Director Su, must you force this situation until nobody can save face?”

The next moment, Mr. Yuan Sr.’s smile vanished, and he frowned. He didn’t consider Su Mengqing a threat, but if she continued her tirade, it would undoubtedly tarnish Lin Fan’s and Yuan Youwei’s reputations. It would also draw criticism from the pharmaceutical representatives from the North toward both the Yuan family and the entire Haicheng Business Community.

“Old Yuan, this is just a squabble between youngsters. There’s no need to use your authority as the Chamber of Commerce Chairman to intimidate people, is there?” Mr. Wang Sr. and a group of pharmaceutical magnates exchanged gleeful glances, their smiles wide.

Turning his head, he gave Su Mengqing an encouraging look. “Director Su, your company was once part of our Medical Association. I will support you today. Speak your mind freely!”

“If Director Su thinks Mr. Wang Sr. doesn’t carry enough weight, then add me, Wen Zheyang, and this distinguished guest, Miss Iguchi Tama, the CEO of the Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group from Sakura Country, who has traveled a great distance to be here!”

An impassioned voice suddenly rang out from across the hall, capturing everyone’s attention. A group of men and women with a remarkable presence strode forward. They were all the pharmaceutical representatives from the North attending the procurement conference. Leading the group were Wen Zheyang, a cold smirk playing on his lips, and a beautiful woman walking beside him.

Her skin was as white as snow. A light, black trench coat accentuated her tall, captivating figure. Her neat, navy-blue bob and slender eyebrows gave her a sharp, knife-like aura. She was coldly glamorous and impeccably competent—so dazzlingly beautiful that people dared not look at her directly.

As the two led the contingent of Northern representatives forward, the hall fell deathly silent. Then, like cold water hitting hot oil, the place erupted.

CLICK! CLICK!

Countless media reporters swarmed in like flies drawn to filth. Their cameras flashed relentlessly, desperately capturing her commanding presence.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I am Wen Zheyang of the Wen family from the Imperial Capital, and I am the host of this North-South Pharmaceutical Procurement Conference.” Wen Zheyang was in high spirits, basking in the thrill of being the center of attention. He shot Lin Fan a provocative glance, savoring the feeling of stealing his spotlight. “Allow me to solemnly introduce our esteemed guest, Miss Iguchi Tama! She has come with the utmost sincerity and will be the largest overseas channel partner at this conference!”

BOOM!

The announcement sent the entire venue into a frenzy. The Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group was a renowned giant in Sakura Country’s pharmaceutical industry, with a market value in the trillions. With them participating in this year’s procurement conference, the projected market size of ten billion would likely multiply several times over.

Suddenly, who cared about Lin Fan? Everyone rushed to surround Wen Zheyang and Iguchi Tama, fawning over them.

“Old Wang, you were really holding a trump card, weren’t you? To have managed to land such a major channel partner?” Mr. Yuan Sr. chuckled, casting a meaningful glance at Mr. Wang Sr.

Everyone knew that he, in his capacity as Chamber of Commerce Chairman, had repeatedly rejected the Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group’s attempts to monopolize Haicheng’s medicinal herb exports. But now, the nine major pharmaceutical firms of Haicheng, led by Mr. Wang Sr., had joined forces with the Wen family of the Imperial Capital. Were they planning for the entire national pharmaceutical industry, both North and South, to cooperate with the Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group?

Even if he, Yuan Tianguang, refused to yield, it was likely futile now. Feeling a sense of helplessness, the old man glanced at Lin Fan out of the corner of his eye. On the surface, those people were openly supporting Su Mengqing. In reality, they were just using it as a pretext to pressure him, the Chamber of Commerce Chairman. He had to wonder… would Lin Fan be able to withstand this and turn the tide once again?

“Old Yuan, times have changed. There’s money to be made for everyone,” Mr. Wang Sr. said, his face flushed with success, as he sauntered over to stand beside Wen Zheyang and Iguchi Tama. He turned and nodded at Mr. Yuan Sr., his eyes filled with ridicule. “What’s the use of clinging to those useless old rules? Now, isn’t everyone encouraged to go global and face the world?”

“But some things have been passed down for thousands of years. How can we just let foreigners snatch them away?” Mr. Yuan Sr. replied, shaking his head with a faint smile. “Isn’t that the same as disowning our ancestors? Allowing foreigners to lord over our Da Xia Country’s National Medicine?”

“Hmph, that’s just an empty title. Making money is what matters. Even the Wen family from the Imperial Capital is working with the Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group. Who can stop this?” Mr. Wang Sr.’s expression flickered, and he snorted.

The other tycoons from Haicheng’s nine major pharmaceutical firms merely smiled without comment.

“Indeed. I’m old. My words carry no weight anymore,” Mr. Yuan Sr. said with a bitter smile. A heavy look crossed his features, and he said no more.

Behind him, Yuan Youwei and Mrs. Xue exchanged grave glances.

“Miss, Su Gang and Yang Tingting have been found,” Mrs. Xue glanced at her phone and whispered to Yuan Youwei.

“Have someone bring them over,” Yuan Youwei nodded, her heart heavy with worry as she looked at Lin Fan, who was now surrounded by the hostile crowd.

“Everyone, please calm down. We can discuss matters of cooperation after the conference officially begins,” Wen Zheyang announced as he and the frosty Iguchi Tama walked up to Lin Fan.

“Director Lin, as the host of this conference, it is my duty to be impartial and ensure justice for all,” Wen Zheyang said. “If you don’t clarify these matters with the Su family, it will be hard to convince everyone. If you don’t, I’ll have no choice but to revoke Yuandao Pharmaceuticals’ entry qualification!”

At his words, everyone nodded in agreement, showing their support. Even many members of the Haicheng Chamber of Commerce who had arrived with Mr. Yuan Sr. exchanged glances, a strange light in their eyes. It was common knowledge that Mr. Wang Sr. and his faction were also influential members of the Haicheng Chamber of Commerce. Now, with the backing of the Wen family from the Imperial Capital and the Iguchi Pharmaceutical Group, their power had grown immensely. It seemed Yuan Tianguang’s position as Chairman was no longer secure.

“Allow me to say a word in the name of fairness.” The next moment, Huang Jiacheng, who had been watching coldly from the sidelines, stepped forward and spoke, his voice heavy with authority. “I have no connection to either Lin Fan or Su Mengqing. But since both are part of the Haicheng Business Community, it falls to all of us to render a fair and just judgment!”

What?! Even the property tycoon himself was siding with Su Mengqing?

The impact of his words was like a thunderclap, leaving everyone utterly aghast. All eyes snapped back to Lin Fan and Su Mengqing. The scales had tipped completely; the situation was now a one-sided rout. It seemed that even if Lin Fan were innocent, he would have no choice but to grit his teeth and endure the humiliation. He would be unable to defend himself, condemned by all, and cast out by the entire Haicheng Business Community.

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