Celestial Night Emperor

Chapter 80: Chapter 80: Weiwei’s Misunderstanding

At this moment, Qin Tianxuan was still at the Changshan Company.

Time passed by, slowly but surely.

Just as the workday was about to end, a piece of news that shook the entire city suddenly broke.

”President Li! Our Changshan chairman’s plane... it crashed!” a guy from the administration department cried out, his voice thick with tears.

Li Changshan’s plane had lost contact. All sources confirmed it—he was likely gone.

In the years Li Changshan had been at the helm of the corporation, his prestige was paramount. He was fair in his dealings and had raised the benefits for lower-level employees for many consecutive years. The company’s staff all affectionately called him Uncle Li.

It was an intimate and warm title.

That was why, at this moment, no one wanted to believe the terrible news.

Even in this small subsidiary company, a wave of sobbing broke out.

Yuan Jingjing also appeared, tears streaming down her face. ”When I first joined Changshan as a management trainee, the first time Uncle Li saw me, he said that even though I was young, I had drive. My promotions have been so fast all thanks to his mentorship and care. He was such a good person... Why? Why is heaven so unfair?”

Qin Tianxuan’s expression was calm. ”Good people don’t just die.”

”You bastard, you don’t understand anything!” Yuan Jingjing thought of the kind and amiable old chairman and began to pound on Qin Tianxuan’s chest in her grief.

Seeing her so heartbroken, Qin Tianxuan helplessly pulled her into an embrace. ”Can you wait until tomorrow to cry?”

”SOB... I can’t accept it... The corporation just announced they’re holding a memorial service tonight, at the villa where President Li often stayed. You... you have to go too!”

Yuan Jingjing collapsed into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

Across from them, Han Biwei had just arrived, just in time to see this very scene.

Her face instantly turned pale, and she instinctively ducked to the side.

’Why... why is Tianxuan hugging Jingjing?’

’And what exactly happened at the class reunion the other day? Jingjing has been acting so strange around Tianxuan ever since!’

’Could the two of them...?’

Han Biwei had never been this sensitive or suspicious before.

But recent events had just been too strange.

More importantly, she had actually started to develop subtle feelings for Qin Tianxuan.

’Sigh... We’re only in a fake marriage, just for Niannian’s sake. I can’t stop him from liking someone else! Maybe I’m not good enough, not as young and beautiful as Jingjing.’

Han Biwei’s thoughts ran wild. She touched her own face, wondering if she was getting old.

Over there, Qin Tianxuan finished comforting Jingjing. He looked up and, through a reflection in the glass, saw Han Biwei hiding in the corner. He let go of Yuan Jingjing and walked over quickly. ”Weiwei, what are you doing here?”

Han Biwei was feeling down and hadn’t even had a chance to explain when an angry shout came from outside. ”What are you all crying for? Are you not going to work? Get back to your posts!”

Li Tianhui appeared.

Although his face wore a mask of utter grief, he couldn’t hide the excitement and ecstasy in his eyes.

He even let out a hypocritical sigh. ”Everyone knows what happened. I think that working diligently is the greatest tribute you can pay to the chairman. If he is aware of this in the afterlife, he will surely be grateful for everything you’ve done for the Li Family Business!”

The employees present were furious. Who would spout such phony platitudes at a time like this?

Just then, a group of men in sharp suits appeared, all wearing black armbands.

It was none other than the board of directors, and all of them were Li Tianhui’s trusted cronies.

”Colleagues of the Changshan subsidiary, the time has come to reveal Director Li’s true identity! He is the chairman of Changshan’s own nephew, and now, he is the primary heir to the family!”

Ah!

Everyone was stunned.

The board members began to applaud, and the people on site subconsciously followed suit, bowing in respect.

Li Tianhui stood there, feeling like he could fly.

This was what he had always wanted—the taste of absolute power.

His gaze shifted to Yuan Jingjing. ’Hmph, you fucking bitch. Now you should be crying and begging me. The fact that I’ve taken a liking to you is a blessing for you!’

Who would have thought that not only did Yuan Jingjing show no sign of admiration, she instead shouted angrily, ”I don’t care what Li Tianhui’s identity is! The old chairman is not even cold in his grave, and you’re already talking about heirs? Are you in that much of a hurry to divide up the family assets?”

The board members were furious. One of them pointed a finger at Yuan Jingjing, about to fire her.

The fury in Li Tianhui’s eyes was deeper than anyone’s, but he feigned a magnanimous posture. ”Forget it. Supervisor Yuan is just overwrought with grief. Come to my private office later. I’ll have a good ’talk’ with Supervisor Yuan!”

Yuan Jingjing’s fiery temper flared. ”I’d love to have a good talk with Director Li!”

She turned around and immediately typed up a resignation letter, preparing to hand it to Li Tianhui in person later.

’I quit!’

Han Biwei saw this and became extremely worried. ”What on earth is happening? Jingjing is even giving up her job?”

But Qin Tianxuan took out his phone. Li Changshan was calling him.

He immediately said in a low voice, ”I’m going to step outside to take a call. Weiwei, you keep an eye on Jingjing. Do not let her go into Li Tianhui’s private office under any circumstances. I can’t explain right now, but in short, Li Tianhui is up to no good!”

Leaving the chaotic company, Qin Tianxuan answered the call.

”Sir, Old Chief Changshan has woken up. He wants to speak with you!”

”How are his spirits?”

”Good. Our Old Chief Changshan won’t be defeated so easily!”

From the other end of the line came Li Changshan’s hoarse voice. ”Thank you, Sir. You saved my life!”

Qin Tianxuan sighed. ”Right now, the Li Family thinks you’re dead. They’re holding a memorial for you tonight! They can’t wait to carve up your assets!”

Li Changshan sneered. ”I’m the one who fabricated the news of the plane crash. They won’t have time to react. I’ll be in Su City tonight. I want to see those animals with my own eyes!”

Qin Tianxuan smiled. ”The old brothers from the Third Camp will also be there tonight. Changshan, don’t worry. You still have us!”

Li Changshan’s voice choked with emotion. ”To have to trouble my brothers with this ugly family affair... I am ashamed, truly ashamed.”

”What are you talking about? We’re brothers who have eaten mud in the same trenches! I’ll be waiting for your return!”

His spirit soaring, Qin Tianxuan hung up the phone and hurried back into the company, only to find no sign of Yuan Jingjing or Han Biwei!

’Not good.’ He immediately dashed towards Li Tianhui’s private office!