His complexion changed. From what Shen Wenxiong had indicated over the phone, this Ye Ling was actually a major figure, someone even the authorities were afraid to speak against—someone their Tian family couldn't afford to provoke?
Tian Wen paused, then, with clasped hands, he bowed to Ye Ling and said politely:
"Heh, Young Master Ye, this whole affair has been a misunderstanding. I didn't know you were acquainted with such an authoritative figure. How about this: I'll take you out for a drink as an apology, and we can let bygones be bygones, alright?"
All present changed color. Tian Wen was the son of the prominent Tian family, with a status even higher than that of the Su Family Head. Yet, he was actually kowtowing to Ye Ling, the son-in-law who was considered an outsider—this was simply unbelievable!
Su Rou's face lit up with joy as she excitedly grabbed Ye Ling's hand and said, "That's great, Ye Ling, since Young Master Tian has admitted his mistake, let's put this matter to rest!"
"Yes, Ye Ling, for someone of Young Master Tian's stature to offer us an apology is quite a face-saving gesture!" The people of the Su family nodded in agreement, secretly breathing a sigh of relief in their hearts.
The prestigious Tian family, they were figures of high authority indeed. They had originally thought that the Su family was doomed, but who would have thought that Ye Ling knew the governor, forcing Young Master Tian to apologize.
"Heh, apologize? You offended my wife, and you think a simple apology will spare your life?" Ye Ling said coldly, his eyes filled with disdain.
Upon hearing this, Tian Wen was startled and then said angrily, "Ye Ling, what do you intend to do? Don't assume that by knowing a couple of powerful people, you can take on the Tian family. You have no idea the extent of our influence!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Inspector He of the Six Doors organization's face darkened, and he fiercely slapped Tian Wen across the face.
"Insolence! Who are you to speak to Young Master Ye like that? Kneel down immediately!"
He snorted coldly, raised his foot, and fiercely kicked Tian Wen's knee, breaking his kneecap with a crack.
Tian Wen let out a howl of pain, falling to the ground. He had never endured such agony in his life.
He waved his hand, and Ye Jiu handed over a document. Ye Ling said coldly, "For all these years in the Su Corporation, you have been embezzling through your positions as directors, transferring the corporation's property to your own names, and on purpose using substandard cement and decorating teams. The downfall of the Su Corporation is entirely your fault!"
"You, how did you know!" The color drained from their faces, and they immediately knelt on the ground, begging for mercy, "Spare us, Mr. Ye, we will never dare to oppose you again!"
Ye Ling swept them a cold glance, then passed a document and said sternly, "Here's a share transfer agreement. You must transfer the shares to Su Rou, otherwise brace yourself for a lawsuit."
The men's expressions fell, and they shakily took the document, signing their names on it.
Afterward, they left the Su family's grand entrance one by one, dejectedly.
After the men had left, Su Ya clamored unwillingly, "Why should the shares be transferred to Su Rou? She's nothing but an adopted girl, how could she compare to us legitimate members of the family?"
The people of the Su family were also shaking their heads, eyeing the document with envy.
Forty percent of the shares were worth several billion, and just like that, they went to Su Rou, a little girl. How could they accept this calmly? In unison, they stepped forward and said, "Family Head, the shares of the Su family should be in the hands of someone from our Su family. How could they be given to an outsider?"
Su Rou looked aggrieved but bit her lip and said, "Yes, Ye Ling, maybe you should give the shares back to grandfather. I don't feel right holding onto them!"
Ye Ling remained silent with a stern face, but the old Mr. Su stepped forward angrily and exclaimed, "How presumptuous, Su Rou is my granddaughter, and she is qualified to manage the Su family's shares. Moreover, let me tell you all, from now on Su Rou will be the Su family's heir. If I hear any more gossip, I won't hesitate to enforce the family rules!"
"Family Head, this little girl!" The crowd was shocked, looking at the old grandfather in disbelief.
The heir to the Su family should have been the eldest grandson Su Jun or the second uncle Su Tiande, how could it be Su Rou, a girl with no official status or recognition?
"Hmph, what do you understand? Only with Su Rou as the Family Head can our Su family truly soar, even surpassing the three great families easily!" the old Mr. Su said sternly, no longer paying any attention to the other members of the Su family. He took Su Rou by the hand and walked into the inner hall.