Chapter 243 220: Applying Pressure

Geng Wenxiu said, "Old Gao, you might not like what I'm going to say, but sometimes Xiaoxu can be too arrogant, as if no one else matters. I've always seen that he'd stumble eventually. I can say unreservedly that he's brought this upon himself."A nameless anger rose in Gao Xinhua's heart. It's one thing not to help, but to kick a person when they're down is another. He stood up and said, "Dean Geng, you're not wrong, keeping your eyes only on what's above will eventually lead to a fall!" After saying this, he turned and walked away.

Geng Wenxiu stared bewilderedly at his back. "This Old Gao, why is he angry at me?"

That afternoon, Gao Xinhua went to visit Xu Chunliang. Currently, the High-Tech Zone sub-bureau continues the investigation under investigation detention. Typically, investigation detention lasts between fourteen to thirty-seven days. After grasping solid evidence, the public security organization can request the procuratorate for arrest approval in three days.

Although Xu Chunliang's incident did not cause much damage, the impact was extremely negative, especially since Sheng Chaohui also holds a representative status.

Another key figure in this incident, Zhao Xiaohui, has not yet awakened. If she wakes up, the reason behind Xu Chunliang's beating of Sheng Chaohui might become clear, and the situation could develop in favor of Xu Chunliang. However, the current situation is not optimistic.

The first thing Xu Chunliang asked when he saw Gao Xinhua was whether his grandfather knew about the incident.

Gao Xinhua slapped the table in anger. "Now you think of him, where were you earlier? Did you consider the consequences when you were hitting someone? If your grandfather knew, he'd be very worried."

Xu Chunliang said, "Uncle Gao, don't worry, I will take responsibility for my own actions; this matter has nothing to do with anyone else."

Gao Xinhua said, "How can you say it has nothing to do with anyone? You're worrying your family, making your friends run around for you, and bringing negative impact to the hospital. How can you still say it has nothing to do with anyone? Right now, every well-known company's leader in the High-Tech Zone has jointly petitioned the High-Tech Zone Government, demanding a heavy and severe sentence for your violent behavior. You may have to bear criminal responsibility."

Xu Chunliang chuckled. "There really are quite a few henchmen assisting the evil."

"You can still laugh, Enheng Pharmaceutical has already declared that they will never issue a forgiveness agreement, you're in big trouble this time."

Xu Chunliang said, "Then let them try, let's see who laughs last."

Gao Xinhua said, "It definitely won't be you. If your charges are confirmed, this time it's not just about compensation or detention, you might end up in jail, and if you breach criminal law, your life will be over."

Xu Chunliang said, "If I really go to jail, Sheng Chaohui can look forward to a fate worse than death."

Gao Xinhua pointed at him, truly angry at his failure and saddened by his misfortune. He was indeed at an impasse. The only hope now was Old Company Commander; he had to brace himself to ask for Old Company Commander's help.

Enheng Chairman Liang Wenjing was furious. With so many security guards in the building, yet they couldn't even stop an uninvited guest. What's the use of having them? She immediately dismissed all the security guards on duty. She's not paying them to just watch the show.

She was aware of her husband's character, but for the sake of the family and for Enheng Group's interests, she should stand firmly by her husband. She wanted to maintain the image of a harmonious couple.

Xu Chunliang running to Enheng Headquarters to commit violence was intolerable to her. She was determined to send the perpetrator to prison and make him pay a heavy price.

Liang Wenjing even vented her anger on Changxing Hospital, demanding that Changxing Hospital repay all drug debts within a week, or Enheng would cut off supplies to Changxing, aiming to pressure Changxing into dealing with Xu Chunliang internally.

During a board meeting, her husband called.

After hanging up, he called again, so Liang Wenjing had to temporarily pause the meeting.

Sheng Chaohui was very frightened. At his request, he had just had his stomach pumped, but he was feeling worse and worse, as if countless small knives were cutting his stomach, and it felt like bugs were crawling in his brain.

Liang Wenjing listened to half of what he said before impatiently interrupting, "There are no bugs in your brain; the experts from the Medical University Affiliated Hospital have examined you; they guarantee..."

"What the hell are they experts? I saw with my own eyes a centipede crawl into my nostril. I know if there are bugs in my brain."

Liang Wenjing said, "There might not be bugs in your brain, but you're definitely sick in the head."

She thought Sheng Chaohui was frightened out of his mind, his spirit a bit deranged. She had never seen him scared like this; he had always been brave, or else he wouldn't have secretly kept a female host as a mistress.

"Wenjing, I was wrong. You have to believe me, Xu Chunliang poisoned me. He put three centipedes into my body and forced me to take a poison... Five Poison Heart Attack Pill... Yes, that's it, the Five Poison Heart Attack Pill..."

Liang Wenjing said, "I should find you a psychiatrist."

"There's nothing wrong with me mentally, I've been poisoned by him. Go and get the antidote from him, quickly."

Liang Wenjing said, "Enough, stop talking nonsense. Don't worry, I won't let Xu Chunliang get away with this. He must pay for everything he did today."

"No, please don't... Talk to him nicely, don't file a report. If something happens to him, I'm done for. Oh, my stomach hurts so much, my head hurts, I'm dying, go get the antidote..."

Liang Wenjing hung up the phone before he could finish. Honestly, what's wrong with him? Never seen Sheng Chaohui like this before. He fought through life, fearing nobody, how could he be frightened by a young man? Five Poison Heart Attack Pill? Then there's the Three Corpses Brain God Pill? Do you think this is a martial arts novel?

Liang Wenjing's phone rang again, and when she picked it up and glanced at it, it turned out to be Secretary Geng Wenjun from the High-Tech Zone.

Liang Wenjing answered the call, "Hello, Secretary Geng."

Geng Wenjun first asked about Sheng Chaohui's injuries.

Liang Wenjing pretended to be very sad, exaggerating the situation. She believed the High-Tech Zone definitely had to side with them this time, otherwise how could they placate public anger? Upon hearing that her husband was beaten, Liang Wenjing immediately mobilized other corporate leaders in the High-Tech Zone to write a joint letter, demanding that the High-Tech Zone government handle the perpetrator severely.

Geng Wenjun mentioned the matter of the joint letter.

Liang Wenjing acted very magnanimously, "Secretary Geng, I believe everything should be left to the law and the facts, no need to be overly severe. However the law dictates is how it should be handled, our Enheng Group won't wield influence to overpower others."

Geng Wenjun laughed, "I knew Chairman Liang is a magnanimous person. Both Enheng Group and Changxing Hospital are pillar enterprises in our High-Tech Zone. Nobody wanted today's incident, thankfully President Sheng's situation isn't too serious. I think it's better to turn hostility into friendship, and not blow things out of proportion."

Liang Wenjing never expected Geng Wenjun to be calling to mediate. Though Enheng Pharmaceutical is in the High-Tech Zone, she didn't feel obligated to defer to Geng Wenjun. It's the High-Tech Zone seeking my help, not the other way around.

Liang Wenjing said, "Secretary Geng, I'm not sure I understand your point. Are we just supposed to let it go after someone beat up our people?"

Geng Wenjun replied, "We're all part of the same community, why not resolve conflicts privately without making a big scene for others to laugh at."

Liang Wenjing said, "Secretary Geng, Xu Chunliang barged into our Enheng Group headquarters and beat up my husband. Now the entire High-Tech Zone, even all of Dongzhou, knows about it. If we just let this go, what becomes of Enheng Group's corporate image? How can any company in the High-Tech Zone feel safe?"

Geng Wenjun was somewhat displeased, "Chairman Liang, don't you think there's no need to escalate this? Enheng has been contributing all these years, and both your efforts and Dongzhou City Government's unstinting support have played a role in your achievements."

Liang Wenjing said, "Secretary Geng, when we decided to set up our headquarters in the High-Tech Zone, it was a well-examined decision. We chose it partly for the business environment and partly to contribute more to our hometown."

Her words carried a hint of threatening Geng Wenjun—you upset me, and I might just move Enheng elsewhere.

Geng Wenjun said, "Chairman Liang, I'm not clear on the specifics of your conflict, but I can only say that if the impact continues to grow, it won't benefit you or Enheng Group at all."

"Secretary Geng, if you insist on this view, I can only report the situation truthfully to Secretary Zhou." Liang Wenjing revealed her trump card; Geng Wenjun doesn't even count as Xiaowang in Dongzhou, I don't believe I can't handle you.

Geng Wenjun's tone lost its earlier politeness, "It's Secretary Zhou who asked me to convey this. If you don't believe me, you can verify it yourself." With that, he hung up the phone.

Listening to the busy tone, Liang Wenjing was left stunned. She originally believed she wielded considerable influence in Dongzhou. Xu Chunliang storming into Enheng Headquarters and beating Sheng Chaohui wasn't just a slap to her husband's face but a slap to the face of Enheng Group.

Liang Wenjing's first reaction to the incident was that this young man was overestimating himself. She had also investigated Xu Chunliang's background, a grandson of an old Chinese medicine doctor from Huichun Hall, which is at best a middle-class family. Who gave him the audacity to do this?

The call from Geng Wenjun made her realize the matter wasn't as simple as she thought. Not only did Xu Chunliang have a background, but it was an extremely powerful one. Geng Wenjun's last words indicated it wasn't his decision to intervene, but Secretary Zhou's.

She might not consider Geng Wenjun, but she couldn't disregard Secretary Zhou. She didn't dare to call for verification, as there was no reason for Geng Wenjun to lie.

At this moment, Enheng's lawyer called to inform her that five minutes ago, Xu Chunliang had already been released.

Upon hearing this news, Liang Wenjing immediately realized the situation was more serious than she imagined. Just now, Geng Wenjun wasn't negotiating with her, just notifying her. Regardless of her consent, the outcome wouldn't change.

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