Although there was no evidence to arrest Wei Jisheng, Lin Fan still used this incident to create some trouble for the Wei Family. He had said that Wei Jishengâs hard days were just beginning, and he would slowly deal with the Wei Family.
In front of Mayor Wu, Wei Tiansheng was taken away by the police for investigation.
Mayor Wu was furious on the spot. Originally, he was somewhat moved by Wei Tianshengâs words, but seeing the situation, he immediately dismissed the idea of keeping the project. Regardless of whether the Wei Family clears their suspicion in the end, he could not let a project involved in criminal activity continue.
Soon, the Yun City Government issued a notice that the Wei Familyâs community group-buying project was urgently halted for violating the Anti-Monopoly Law!
Thus, the first major project of the Wei Familyâs development in Yun City ended in failure.
As soon as the news broke, the internet was abuzz, and netizens applauded.
"Great news!"
"This is how it should be, we canât let these capitalists succeed!"
"Itâs heartening, kudos to the Yun City Government for their swift action!"
Contrary to the reaction of the netizens, the Wei Family was full of lament, and the stock price of Wangu Group fell sharply again, suffering the largest drop since its market entry.
Wei Tiansheng was taken back to the police station and learned from the police about the kidnapping of Lin Shanshan. Since Mountain Chicken used to work for Wei Jisheng, Wei Jisheng was naturally suspected of being the mastermind behind the scenes. The police had reasons to bring Wei Tiansheng back to assist in the investigation, and their actions were legitimate.
Wei Tiansheng was furious but couldnât find any fault with the police.
In the end, after a half-day of notes, the exhausted Wei Tiansheng was finally allowed to leave the police station.
Returning to Wangu Mansion, Wei Tiansheng immediately called in Wei Jisheng.
Smack!
In a fit of rage, Wei Tiansheng slapped Wei Jisheng upon meeting him, causing stars to appear before his eyes and reddening half of his face.
"Fool, who told you to kidnap someone? Youâre ruining my plans!" Wei Tiansheng raged.
Wei Jisheng was terrified, covering his face and saying, "Father, it wasnât my fault..."
Wei Tiansheng shouted angrily, "Shut up, you even want to hide things from me!"
Wei Jisheng put on a long face and had to say, "I just wanted to help ease fatherâs worries, but didnât expect it to turn out like this. I was originally planning to kidnap Lin Fanâs sister to threaten him, only to find out that this guy had already subdued Mountain Chicken and turned the tables on me. This guy is unbelievably formidable!"
Wei Tiansheng was speechless: "You are such an idiot; I should never have handed this project to you from the start, you useless fool!"
Wei Jisheng said, "Father, I know I was wrong. Please teach me, I will definitely correct myself, and I wonât make mistakes again in the future."
Wei Tiansheng shook his head and said, "Iâve given you too many chances, and all it proves is that you are not up to the task. Go back and reflect; thereâs nothing more for you here."
Wei Jisheng was shocked: "Father, what do you mean by this?"
"It means, eldest brother, you can go take a rest."
A voice said, and someone walked in.
"Third brother!" Wei Jisheng blurted out, his face turning pale at once.
The person was actually his third brother, Wei Jiansheng!
Wei Tiansheng said, "I called Jiansheng back, and he will replace you to help me from now on."
Wei Jisheng fell to his knees: "Father, no, I know Iâve done many wrongs, but Iâve always had the Wei Familyâs best interests at heart. I still want to contribute to you."
Wei Tiansheng, with a cold face, remained silent.
Wei Jiansheng chuckled, "Eldest brother, give it up already. Havenât you realized how disappointed father is with you? Oh, I heard your son is about to take the college entrance exam soon. Youâd better go back and help him study."
"You!" Wei Jisheng was furious but powerless to fight back.
He had worked so hard before to secure his position and prevent his two brothers from taking advantage. Now he had failed in the end; father directly called his third brother back to replace him!
He had no strength left to turn the tide!
With a helpless sigh, Wei Jisheng left with his head hanging low, feeling dejected.
Wei Jiansheng watched him go, shaking his head and sneering in his heart, what a useless fool!
Wei Tiansheng said, "Jiansheng, I called you back to assist, hoping you wouldnât disappoint me as your eldest brother did."
Wei Jiansheng quickly said, "Rest assured, father, I definitely wonât disappoint you."
Wei Tiansheng nodded and said, "I assume you understand the situation now? Our community group-buying project has been halted, leaving a mess to clean up."
Wei Jiansheng said, "Father, you can leave it to me. Iâll handle it well and restore the Wei Familyâs reputation."
Wei Tiansheng said, "Good."
Wei Jiansheng said, "As for Lin Fan, Iâll take care of him too. Not only did he ruin our Wei Familyâs project, but he also has a grudge against me."
Wei Jiansheng, the third son of the Jiangnan Wei Family and the owner of Cherry Entertainment, had clashed with Lin Fan as early as when Ning Xiaoyue participated in a talent show. Later, one of his most valued trainees, who flirted with Ning Xiaoyue, was pranked on stage by Lin Fan, ruining his chance at stardom and severing his career.
Wei Jiansheng was filled with hatred for Lin Fan and always thought of revenge.
Now it was perfect timing; Lin Fan was the enemy of the entire Wei Family, so he could settle both old and new scores.
Wei Tiansheng reminded, "This guy isnât ordinary; we suffered losses underestimating him before. If itâs unnecessary, try not to provoke him. When the time is right, Iâll deal with him myself."
Wei Jiansheng laughed, "Donât worry, father, I wonât act as rashly as eldest brother. Iâll either not strike, or Iâll make sure heâs utterly defeated!"
Just as they were talking, there was a knock on the door.
Wei Tiansheng said, "Hmm, letâs leave it at that for now. It should be your aunt."
Wei Jiansheng responded with surprise, "Aunt is back? When did she return?"
At this moment, an absolutely stunning beauty walked in from outside, and it turned out to be Wei Yueâer!
"Brother!" Wei Yueâer called out with a smile to Wei Tiansheng, catching sight of Wei Jiansheng nearby, "Oh, Jiansheng is here too?"
Even though Wei Yueâer was younger than Wei Jiansheng, she was his aunt by rank, making her call sound somewhat amusing.
Wei Jiansheng smiled, "Aunt, I just arrived. Father, if thereâs nothing else, Iâll leave first. You can chat with aunt."
Wei Tiansheng waved his hand, indicating for Wei Jiansheng to leave.
Wei Tiansheng looked at Wei Yueâer with a doting expression on his face: "You girl, youâve been back for two days, but where have you been running around? Iâve finally seen you. If brother hadnât called for you, you wouldnât have come to see me."
Wei Yueâer said, "Brotherâs so busy, how dare I disturb?"
Wei Jiansheng said, "Itâs fine if you donât see your brother. But I heard from Zhe Yu that he couldnât even ask you out, and you didnât even reply to his messages. Whatâs going on?"
Wei Yueâer said, "Brother, you see, thatâs why I donât come to you. You always bring up matchmaking as soon as we meet!"
Wei Jiansheng said, "Why, are you not satisfied with Zhe Yu? Dear sister, if you canât see Zhe Yu, such an outstanding young man, is there anyone in this world who can catch your eye?"
Wei Yueâer decisively said, "Of course there is!"
In her mind, the image of Lin Fan already surfaced, that handsome and incredibly capable man...