Chapter Eighteen: The Military Oath
Late at night, in a hotel suite.
“Ugh… my head hurts so much.”
Song Yuting slowly woke up from the bed, but her head felt heavy and groggy.
“Awake?” Qin Feng sat at the edge of the bed, smiling warmly.
Seeing herself lying in bed, Qin Feng sitting beside her, and the surroundings—it all seemed to be a hotel.
She was momentarily startled.
“How did I end up here… What do you want to do?”
Noticing her panic, Qin Feng smiled slightly.
“I saved you.”
“You were trapped by Sun Zihang, drank some medicinal wine, and were unconscious for so long. If I really intended to do something, I would have done it already—there’s no way I’d let you know.”
Medicinal wine?
Song Yuting shuddered inwardly at the mention.
Then she recalled—she had gone to the invitation from Han Long and his wife, just drank a cup, and then everything went blank.
“You said Sun Zihang? Could it be…”
“That’s right.”
Qin Feng nodded and explained, “Han Long and Xu Lianzhi have sided with Sun Zihang. Tonight, they invited you to a banquet, but in reality, they were ordered by Sun to drug you.”
“You just fainted, and then Sun Zihang came in.”
“If it weren’t for me…”
At that moment, Qin Feng glanced teasingly at her delicate figure.
The implication was clear.
Song Yuting blushed deeply, glaring at Qin Feng with some reproach.
Yet inside…
Her heart stirred slightly.
This was the second time this man had saved her?
“Ring, ring—”
Suddenly, the secretary’s call came through—
“Bad news, President Song!”
“Sun Hongbing says you and your men crippled his son Sun Zihang, destroying his manhood—a deep grudge with no reconciliation.”
“He’s using his power to threaten the entire Yunhai Corporation, suppressing our Song Group.”
“All our partners have announced they’re cutting ties.”
“Our stock has plummeted, evaporating billions!”
“Yunhai Bank is also urging us to repay our loans!”
“Also… your cousin is taking advantage of this, stirring shareholder unrest. He’s currently in the boardroom, threatening to force you to step down!”
One blow after another of grim news.
Song Yuting’s face drained of color; each piece was enough to crush the Song Group.
Her pale, beautiful face evoked pity.
“You… crippled Sun Zihang?”
“Yes.”
Qin Feng spoke nonchalantly, “That Sun is ruthless. I disabled his ‘weapon’.”
“Why not let me take revenge for you?”
Song Yuting shook her head.
Qin Feng avenged her, which touched her.
But now, with the Sun family unleashing a storm of wrath and uniting the entire Yunhai business circle to suppress the Song family…
The Song Group was on the brink of collapse!
“I have to go back.”
Song Yuting quickly got out of bed.
“I’ll accompany you. Maybe I can help somehow,” Qin Feng offered.
She said nothing in opposition.
In business matters, she didn’t think Qin Feng could do much.
But for some reason—
With Qin Feng by her side, she felt an inexplicable sense of peace.
…
Not long after.
Although it was late at night, the Song Group headquarters were still brightly lit.
When Qin Feng and Song Yuting arrived, the boardroom already held over a dozen shareholders, their faces grave, the atmosphere heavy.
“Cousin, you finally showed up!”
A young man in a white suit, with a haughty glare, sneered, “Our Song Group is suffering such a severe blow, all thanks to you!”
“Who told you to provoke Sun Zihang and even cripple him? Now just wait and see what happens!”
“What are you going to do?!”
“Song Qing, don’t be so reckless. It was Sun Zihang who schemed against me,” Song Yuting said coldly.
“Hmph!”
Song Qing scoffed, then scolded, “If it weren’t for you, things wouldn’t have gotten this bad! It’s only been a few years since Grandfather appointed you as CEO, and you’re already bankrupting us!”
“You’re incompetent, unworthy of being CEO!”
All the shareholders present seemed to have agreed in advance.
They stood up one by one, backing Song Qing.
“That’s right!”
“Song Yuting has messed everything up. If this continues, we’re all doomed!”
“Song Qing is young and capable; let him be CEO!”
Song Qing grinned arrogantly, taunting, “Cousin, see? I’m the one everyone wants now! If you have any shame, just resign!”
Song Qing’s aggressive approach made Song Yuting tremble with anger.
Her heart was full of grievance.
Since Grandfather appointed her CEO, the Song Group had indeed declined from its former glory.
But it was all because the Sun family wanted to swallow the Song Group.
They spared no effort!
She had been struggling alone, bearing the pressure to resist the Sun family until now.
Yet none of these shareholders understood, choosing instead to believe Song Qing’s incitement.
Did they not know Song Qing’s true character?
Probably bought off!
“Song Qing, Grandfather forbade you from taking over the company because of your grudges. You’ve always coveted this position,” Song Yuting said through clenched teeth, then added coldly, “But I won’t let you have it. You’ll destroy the Song Group!”
“Shut up!”
Song Qing was exposed and furious, “It’s useless to argue. From today on, I, Song Qing, am the new CEO. You’re dismissed!”
“Throw her out!”
Several sycophantic shareholders immediately stood and rushed to drive Song Yuting out.
But unexpectedly!
At the critical moment, Qin Feng suddenly stepped forward.
His sharp eyes swept over the crowd.
“Step back.”
“Or bear the consequences.”
“Who are you? This is an internal meeting of the Song Group. Who let you in?!” Song Qing shouted angrily.
“Qin Feng.”
Qin Feng dusted off his clothes, his tone indifferent: “Sun Zihang—I crippled him.”
“You?!” Song Qing was even angrier, “Cousin, you even brought this troublemaker here? Fine! This guy crippled Sun Zihang; why don’t we arrest him and send him to the Suns for punishment!”
Several sycophantic men raised their fists, moving to seize Qin Feng.
“Watch out!”
Song Yuting was startled and warned.
“Trash like you, get lost!”
Qin Feng sneered, kicking those shareholders away with a single blow!
The entire room was shocked!
“Looking for death?!”
Song Qing’s face darkened, “You brat, the Song Group isn’t a place for you to run wild!”
He grabbed his phone and barked orders—
“Security team!”
“Bring weapons! There’s a disturbance here; kill him…”
But before he finished, Qin Feng stepped forward with a cold wind and slapped him hard!
“Smack!”
Song Qing was knocked to the ground, clutching his face, screaming wildly, “Song Yuting, you ruined the Song Group and brought trouble here. I will definitely tell Grandfather!”
“Qin Feng… stop, don’t hit him anymore!”
Song Yuting didn’t expect Qin Feng to fight for her so fiercely, and her heart was moved.
But worried things would escalate, she quickly urged him to stop.
“Who said the Song Group is finished?”
Qin Feng sneered coldly, “Is it bankrupt or closed? Given the current situation, if it doesn’t get resolved within half a month, the Song Group will run out of funds unless you, Song Yuting, can fix this mess. Otherwise, bankruptcy is inevitable!”
Song Qing was relentless.
Song Yuting said nothing.
But her pale face showed how dire the situation was.
Even she…
Feared she was powerless.
“This matter?”
Qin Feng suddenly said startlingly, “I can fix it.”
“Nonsense!”
Song Qing’s eyes gleamed viciously, “Unless a huge sum of money falls from the sky, there’s no solution! You offended the Sun family; the whole Yunhai is boycotting us!”
“What can you use to fix it?!”
Song Yuting gripped Qin Feng’s arm, unable to help but warn, “Qin Feng, this is complicated. You don’t understand—don’t speak recklessly.”
Qin Feng was just a doctor; he knew nothing of business.
Besides, this was her problem.
She didn’t want Qin Feng involved and dragged down with her.
“Who said I don’t understand?”
Qin Feng raised an eyebrow, “What if I can secure an investment from Wolong Finance for the Song Group?”
What?!
The crowd was stunned.
Wolong Finance…
A wealthy, internationally renowned conglomerate.
They were indeed planning investments in Yunhai. If they could secure it…
The crisis would be resolved instantly!
But this guy—who did he think he was?!
“Haha!”
Song Qing laughed scornfully, “Don’t talk big. You? You think you can get Wolong Finance’s investment? Who do you think you are?”
“Don’t believe me?”
Qin Feng said confidently, “Then let’s make a military-style pledge. If I can’t do it, deal with me however you want! Song Yuting’s CEO position will be yours!”
“Qin Feng, stop fooling around!” Song Yuting was shocked.
“Not fooling around.”
Qin Feng smiled mysteriously, “This is one thing I really can help you with!”
“Fine!”
Song Qing seized the opportunity, shouting, “You said it! Everyone here witness—if you can’t get Wolong Finance’s investment for the Song Group, I’ll break your legs!”
“Then Song Yuting must step down!”
“Deal.”
Qin Feng nodded, “It’s settled then!”