Meeting you in autumn

Chapter 136 Slapping

Chen Feng watched Guan Qing's figure gradually disappear into the distance, a doting smile unconsciously appearing on his lips.

He admitted that he had fallen for her, but he wasn't sure if his feelings would be reciprocated, nor did he know how Guan Qing truly felt about him.

Finally, Chen Feng shook his head helplessly and drove away slowly.

A month has passed, and now Huasheng Group is like a trapped beast in a desperate situation, with nowhere left to retreat.

In no time, rumors about Huasheng Group spread like wildfire throughout the online world, causing a great uproar and becoming common knowledge.

Everyone is speculating: what exactly did Huasheng Group do to offend the powerful Xingyi Group? And why did Xingyi Group launch such a fierce offensive against them over the past month?

This not only resolutely cut off all cooperation channels with Huasheng Group, but also ruthlessly cornered them.

Just as this turbulent situation was unfolding, a series of scandals involving the Huasheng Group also surfaced one after another.

Those previously unknown illegal practices were exposed one by one, causing a strong shock to the market and panic among investors.

As a result, Huasheng Group's stock price plummeted like an avalanche, and many companies that had previously cooperated closely with it chose to terminate their contracts to protect themselves.

Meanwhile, the old Jing family residence, located in a corner of the city, was also in complete chaos.

A sharp, loud slap suddenly rang out, shattering the tranquility of the room.

Jing Sheng was so angry that he lost control and slapped Jing Li hard across the face.

A shocking bright red handprint instantly appeared on Jing Li's fair right cheek.

Xia Xia, who was standing to the side, was heartbroken at the sight. She rushed to Jing Li's side and stretched out her arms to hold her swaying son tightly.

Looking at the clearly visible marks on Jing Li's face, Xia Xia felt both heartache and anger, and couldn't help but yell at Jing Shengtian, "Shengtian, how could you hit your child! He's your own son!"

Xia Xia's words only made Jing Shengtian, who was already angry, even angrier.

He glared at her fiercely and said, "How dare you say that? This is the son you raised! The company is about to go bankrupt, all because of you!!"

Jing Li lowered his head, filled with remorse. He knew he had made a grave mistake.

Xia Xia felt sorry for her son, but she had nothing to say.

Just then, Jing Shengtian's phone rang. After answering the call, his expression turned even more grim.

It turns out that the bank has refused to lend to Huasheng Group anymore, and its capital chain is about to break down.

"Sheng Tian, ​​you really can't blame Li'er for this. It's clearly Xingyi Group that's going too far and pressing us too hard!"

Xia Xia's mind was filled with those infuriating scenes, and she couldn't help but loudly explain to him.

“That’s right, Dad! It must be Xingyi Group pulling the strings behind the scenes again!” Jing Li, standing to the side, covered his face, which was red with anger, and chimed in with a furious tone.

After listening to their complaints and analyses, Jing Shengtian had also thought the same thing in his heart.

However, what puzzled him was that he had never had any grudges or even any connection with Xingyi Group, so why would the other party launch such frequent and ruthless targeted attacks on his company in recent days?

The more Jing Shengtian thought about it, the more confused and mysterious the matter seemed. He couldn't help but let out a long sigh, feeling like a deflated balloon.

He shook his head helplessly and said, "Fine, fine, since that's how it is, we'll go to Xingyi Group ourselves tomorrow!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jing Shengtian looked up and glanced at his wife and son in front of him. He saw that both of them looked angry and aggrieved.

He felt a surge of annoyance and didn't bother to say anything more. He turned and walked towards the stairs, his steps heavy and his expression frighteningly gloomy.

When Jing Shengtian had completely disappeared around the corner of the stairs, Jing Li, like a deflated balloon, plopped heavily onto the sofa.

He then grabbed a cup from the table and slammed it to the ground.

The moment the cup hit the ground, it made a crisp and piercing cracking sound, as if it were an outpouring of Jing Li's inner anger.

Immediately afterwards, fragments scattered everywhere, the sound echoing in the air, while Jing Li's curses pierced the silence like a sharp sword.

"Damn it!!" Jing Li said through gritted teeth, his voice filled with hatred and resentment, his eyes flashing with anger.

Seeing this, Xia Xia quickly went to his side, reached out and gently patted his shoulder, trying to soothe his emotions.

Her voice was gentle and concerned: "Li'er, it's alright. The most important thing right now is to solve the current problem, otherwise all our efforts over the years will be in vain."

However, Jing Li seemed not to hear her words; his mind was filled with anger and frustration.

He suddenly stood up and staggered toward the door, as if trying to escape this suffocating place.

"Li'er, where are you going so late?" Xia Xia called out anxiously.

Jing Li did not pause at all; in fact, he quickened his pace.

His figure receded into the darkness and disappeared into the living room.

Xia Xia gazed in the direction he had left, her heart filled with helplessness and resentment.

Her eyes were glistening with tears, and her lips trembled slightly.

She said with a hint of exasperation, "All you do is fool around all day!!"

After saying that, she angrily kicked the sofa a few times, as if to vent her dissatisfaction and grievances.

The next morning, Jing Shengtian and Jing Li, dressed in sharp suits, walked steadily into the magnificent building of Xingyi Group.

They went straight to the spacious and bright reception area. Jing Shengtian, with a respectful smile on his face, said, "Hello, I am Jing Shengtian, the chairman of Huasheng Group. I have come here today to pay a special visit to your company's president!"

When the receptionist heard the words "Huashang Group," her smiling face instantly turned serious.

She knew that her company had recently been at odds with the Huasheng Group.

She then quickly straightened up, looked intently at Jing Shengtian, and nodded solemnly, replying, "Okay, please wait a moment."

After saying that, the receptionist immediately picked up the phone on the table and skillfully dialed the office number.

After a brief exchange, she responded with occasional "uh-huh" sounds before hanging up the phone.

Then, she turned her gaze back to Jing Shengtian and Jing Li, her standard professional smile returning to her face.

She said softly, "I'm so sorry, our CEO is holding an important meeting in the conference room. You may have to wait a little while."

Although Jing Shengtian was holding back his anger, he still tried his best to maintain a gentle attitude and quickly replied with a smile, "It's okay, it's okay, then I'll wait here for a while."