Redeeming that Beautiful, Strong, and Miserable Omega [Transmigrated into a Book] - Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Trauma

At the Xu Group, people were rushing, as if hurrying to some destination.

“Did you hear? The company has a new CEO, supposedly the younger daughter who was kicked out by Chairman Xu.”

“Of course, I heard. What exactly is going on? Why is it so sudden?”

“Who knows? The company is too chaotic lately. Let’s hurry, the shareholders’ meeting is about to start.”

In the conference room, Xu Mingxin sat at the head of the table, smiling. Xu Tao and Xu Zhongshan sat on either side of her, both looking unwell.

The final round of voting was completed, and the conference assistant announced the result. “Eighteen votes in favor, one vote against. Congratulations to Ms. Xu Mingxin for serving as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.”

The shareholders exchanged glances. Xu Tao’s face was ugly. Xu Mingxin smiled, stood up, and bowed in thanks to all the shareholders present.

“Thank you all for your trust, giving me the opportunity to serve as CEO. Moving forward, I will fulfill my duties and lead the Xu Group to defeat all competitors.”

The shareholder sitting at the far end of the long table frowned. “What does CEO Xu mean by that?”

“Business relies on mutual benefit and win-win situations. Our Xu Group has always worked to establish good relationships with other groups. Where does ‘defeat’ come into play?”

The smile on Xu Mingxin’s lips slowly stiffened, and her eyes turned cold.

The shareholder who spoke against her was the one who cast the single dissenting vote.

Xu Mingxin didn’t speak, but her gaze settled on Xu Tao and Xu Zhongshan sitting next to her.

Xu Tao was restless. Seeing Xu Mingxin’s threatening eyes, she bit her lower lip. “Shareholder Zhou, I believe you are already 50 this year, correct?”

Hearing the Chairwoman speak, Shareholder Zhou thought she was concerned about him and quickly stood up, bowing. “Yes, Chairwoman Xu. I will turn 50 after this year.”

“Then it’s time for you to retire.”

Shareholder Zhou’s ingratiating expression froze on his face. Xu Mingxin smiled. The shareholders looked at each other and did not question Xu Mingxin’s decision again.

Xu Mingxin’s expression was calm. She clapped her hands, and the secretary standing behind her walked in with printed documents, placing them in the hands of every shareholder present.

When the shareholders saw the content, their hearts trembled. “You want to monopolize the market? This…”

Xu Mingxin placed both hands on the table, leaning slightly forward, her eyes malicious. “That’s right!”

“From now on, only one company will remain in the real estate industry.”

“And that is our Xu Group.”

Xu Ruozhou has been running into a lot of trouble lately.

Wen Yan was not in the company’s core decision-making layer, so she didn’t know what the trouble exactly was, but she knew the source of the trouble was Xu Mingxin.

Xu Mingxin had used some means to get the Xu family to stand behind her.

Wen Yan placed the food from the thermal container on Xu Ruozhou’s left side, sat on the sofa, and tilted her head to look at her. “Wife, don’t rush. Take it slow, and there will definitely be a good outcome.”

“Eat first. Your health is the most important thing.”

Xu Ruozhou pinched the bridge of her nose and said softly, “Okay.”

A rich aroma of food wafted out of the opened thermal container. Xu Ruozhou held the chopsticks, distracted, and couldn’t pick up the food for a long time.

Company matters weighed heavily on her mind, leaving her absentminded.

Wen Yan sighed, took the chopsticks from her hand, picked out a small piece of braised meat from the container, and brought it to her lips.

Just then, there was a rushed knock on the office door.

Lin Xi’s face appeared outside the door. Xu Ruozhou’s expression immediately became serious. “Come in.”

Wen Yan stared at the braised meat on the chopsticks, sighing silently in her heart.

Sigh.

If only I understood a bit about company matters, I could help her.

Xu Ruozhou and Lin Xi closed the door and discussed matters seriously. Wen Yan sat on the side, listening silently.

“How is that possible?”

“CEO Xu, I know this is hard to accept, but I have double-checked. This is the result provided by the hospital.”

“Give me the report.”

What report?

What are they talking about?

Xu Ruozhou looked at the hospital test report in her hand with a grave expression. Wen Yan quietly moved closer, craning her neck to peek.

Seeing the content of the report, Wen Yan’s expression froze.

No way, is this for real?

Xu Ruozhou is actually not the biological daughter of Xu Tao and Xu Zhongshan?

“Wife, this…”

“Is this result reliable?”

Xu Ruozhou frowned deeply, carefully reading the report. “It should be reliable.”

“I am not the physiological daughter of Xu Tao and Xu Zhongshan.”

Lin Xi added, “But CEO Xu, most of your genetic sequence overlaps with Xu Zhongshan’s.”

???

Doesn’t that mean she and Xu Mingxin are—

“That’s right.” Xu Ruozhou rubbed her temples irritably. “It turns out Xu Mingxin and I are both illegitimate daughters born to Xu Zhongshan behind Xu Tao’s back.”

“Has the news been released?”

“Yes, it has. CEO Xu Ruozhou is indeed suspicious. She immediately sent people to collect materials for a DNA test. I saw her assistant running to many hospitals, and they all got the same result.”

“CEO, you are truly brilliant!”

Xu Mingxin scoffed lightly. “What brilliance? I just know her too well after fighting her for so many years.”

Xu Mingxin rested her feet on the office desk, leaning back in her chair, and closed her eyes. “Wait outside. I need to rest for a while.”

The assistant nodded, closing the door behind him. “Yes, CEO Xu.”

After the door closed, Xu Mingxin closed her tired eyes, preparing to take a short rest.

The surroundings were silent. Suddenly, a familiar mechanical voice slowly appeared from the void.

Host.

Xu Mingxin sharply opened her eyes. Her movement was too wide, and the chair slid back a distance. She almost fell off. Xu Mingxin’s eyes lit up. “You’re awake?!”

“Did you collect energy from Xu Ruozhou?”

Yes, thanks to the Host.

Xu Mingxin couldn’t help but ask, “How much did you collect? Is it enough for my next moves?”

The voice in the void was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.

After Xu Ruozhou learned about her background, she indeed generated a lot of negative emotions.

Xu Mingxin’s expression was pleasantly surprised. “So the energy is enough?”

Apologies, the energy is still insufficient.

Xu Mingxin’s expression shifted from joy to anger. She stood up and slammed her hand on the table. “Didn’t you say Xu Ruozhou generated a lot of negative emotions? Why is the energy still not enough?”

“Are you playing tricks on me? Or do you just not want to help me?”

“I dare you. I’ll stop right now and let this world be destroyed. If we all die, then we all die together!”

“You must give me a reasonable explanation today!”

Since Li Yuan cut contact with her, Xu Mingxin’s emotions had become increasingly volatile. She wasn’t only breaking things at home, but even the company’s employees had to walk on eggshells around her.

The assistant standing outside the door shivered when he heard the sounds from inside.

The System’s tone was calm.

Host, please don’t be angry.

Xu Mingxin bit her lower lip. “Why isn’t the energy enough? Give me an explanation.”

Because Wen Yan is by Xu Ruozhou’s side.

Xu Mingxin frowned. “What?”

“What does your inability to collect energy have to do with the transmigrator who replaced Wen Yan?”

Host, with Wen Yan by Xu Ruozhou’s side, her negative emotions are quickly relieved.

Her nails dug into her palm. Xu Mingxin’s eyes were sinister, and she gritted her teeth. “I knew it.”

“It’s. You. Wen. Yan. Again!”

Xu Ruozhou nestled in Wen Yan’s arms, greedily smelling the faint pine scent on her clothes.

This scent had a strange effect, making her feel safe. As long as Wen Yan was by her side, all unhappiness could be forgotten and relieved.

“Wife, are you feeling better?”

Xu Ruozhou buried her head in Wen Yan’s chest and gave a faint “Mhm.”

Wen Yan comforted her. “It’s okay, Wife.”

“No matter what happens, I will always be here with you. From now on, I am your family.”

Xu Ruozhou leaned against Wen Yan’s shoulder, her tone languid. “Mhm, I know you’ll always be with me. I just…”

“Feel very stupid.”

A self-mocking smile curved on Xu Ruozhou’s lips. “Do you know, when I first arrived at the Xu family, I really tried hard to gain Xu Tao’s approval.”

“Xu Tao founded the Xu Group single-handedly. She’s a famous career woman in the wealthy circle and the only female entrepreneur on the Forbes rich list.”

“I used to worship her and wanted to become someone like her. Many times when she didn’t like me, I would self-doubt, wondering if I wasn’t doing well enough, or if I should have been more accommodating to Xu Mingxin. Maybe if I treated Xu Mingxin well like they did, they would spare some attention for me.”

“But they never did.”

Xu Ruozhou’s shoulders trembled slightly. Wen Yan silently hugged her, listening quietly.

Tears welled up in her red-rimmed eyes, but they didn’t fall. Xu Ruozhou sat up straight, rubbed her tired eyes, and returned to her office chair, ready to continue her unfinished work.

Wen Yan couldn’t help but advise, “Wife, take a break.”

“Although the Xu Group has been declining in recent years, it has accumulated a lot of connections over so many years in the industry. It’s not something we can solve in a short time.”

Wen Yan walked up to Xu Ruozhou, looking at her with concern.

Due to excessive fatigue, Xu Ruozhou looked very exhausted. Her eyelids were heavy, and she was barely able to keep her eyes open.

“Rest for a while, Wife.”

Xu Ruozhou shook her head stubbornly. Wen Yan sighed. “Then at least eat the meal?”

Xu Ruozhou still didn’t speak. Wen Yan was at her wits’ end and said resignedly, “How about we postpone our wedding then!”

Xu Ruozhou froze.

Wen Yan took a mirror out of the drawer and handed it to Xu Ruozhou. “Wife, look at your current state. You’re practically a giant panda.”

“Pandas are nationally protected animals. If I hold a wedding with you right now, the animal protection laws in our country would probably sentence me to a few years.”

Xu Ruozhou: …

The CEO lounge.

Xu Ruozhou chewed the braised meat Wen Yan brought in small bites. Wen Yan sat on the side, smiling sweetly and watching her. Xu Ruozhou paused while picking up food. Thinking of what Wen Yan had just said, she complained in a low voice, “Childish.”

“I’m at this age, and you’re still using reverse psychology.”

A smile curved on Wen Yan’s lips. She cupped her cheeks, staring at Xu Ruozhou eating. “Wife.”

“Mhm?”

“Has anyone ever told you that you look like a little hamster when you eat?”

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