517: Can you give me another chance?

"President Dou, I was wrong. I was momentarily deluded. I beg you to give me one more chance.

Think of all the profits I've brought to the company. Please, just one more chance, okay?"

Fang Liumei, who had been standing proudly in front of Dou Shan, now resembled a stray dog, kneeling on the ground and pleading desperately.

"Do you think I can feel at ease keeping someone who has betrayed the company by my side?"

"President Dou, I was just confused for a moment. I beg you to give me another chance.

I've been with the company since your father was in charge. You can't just kick me out like this.

President Xu, please put in a good word for me. I shouldn't have been so rude to you just now. Please, I beg you, persuade President Dou to give me another chance."

Xu Lian watched him shamelessly beg him, and Dou Shan's already firm expression wavered slightly.

So he spoke, "This is your company's internal matter; I won't get involved."

These words seemed to be a response to Fang Liumei, but they were more like a message for Dou Shan.

Xu Lian's meaning was clear: even though Aoyou Tianxia was much more powerful than Qingyun Group, he would not use that advantage to interfere in Qingyun Group's internal affairs.

This also indicated that the future relationship between the two companies would be one of equal cooperation.

Dou Shan, understanding the deeper meaning in Xu Lian's words, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Xiao Zong, call the police. Report Director Gu's matter to them and let the judicial authorities handle it directly."

With these words, Dou Shan effectively closed the case.

Upon hearing this, Fang Liumei went limp and sat directly on the floor, looking utterly disheveled.

It was hard to believe that just a few hours ago, he was still a powerful figure in a company.

Fang Liumei had collapsed, and Dou Shan didn't linger either, preparing to turn and walk towards Xu Lian.

Everyone also assumed he would simply surrender and wait for the police.

But the moment Dou Shan turned around, Fang Liumei suddenly rushed forward.

"I'm finished, so you won't live either!"

Dou Shan only heard a furious roar behind her and it was too late to dodge.

She watched Fang Liumei's distorted face approach her, but her body was paralyzed and unable to move.

At that moment, the only person she thought of was Xu Lian.

Because just now, Xu Lian had said he would be there when there was danger.

"How dare a good-for-nothing like you lay a hand on her? Dou Shan is the person I'm protecting; I want her to be safe forever!"

Before Xu Lian's words finished, his figure had already appeared in front of Dou Shan, his 183 cm height blocking her like an iron wall.

He simply extended one hand and firmly gripped Fang Liumei's neck. The latter's entire body trembled, and his attack was immediately suppressed.

As for Fang Liumei's subsequent fate, there was no need to say more—the police would arrive soon, and he would then experience "warm hospitality" in prison.

For now, just controlling him was enough.

"Security! Two strong ones! Pin this person down, tie him up, and wait for the police to take him away.

Don't let him move around again during this time!"

Xu Lian's command, sounding both like an order and an assertion of authority, scared everyone into rushing over to help subdue Fang Liumei.

"Dou Shan, you rotten people, you'll die without a burial place!

Do you know how the company has survived until now?

I am indeed a scoundrel for leaking secrets, but if it weren't for my hard work, this company would have gone bankrupt long ago!

It was I who painstakingly opened up the live streaming path; do you just want to hog all the fruits of my labor?

Are you even human?

Didn't you almost squander the family business your father passed down to you?

The drone project you spearheaded was abandoned long ago, and you sold your father's mansion to fill the void!

I've fallen into your hands today, but you will face retribution!

I am your future, hahahaha! Don't forget, my current predicament will sooner or later befall you too!"

Although Fang Liumei was firmly restrained, his mouth was not gagged, allowing him to continue roaring, every word directed at Dou Shan.

He had clearly been keeping a close eye on Dou Shan's movements, which was why Fang Liumei knew all her private matters so clearly.

A mix of truth and fiction is most likely to sow doubt.

Xu Lian was very intelligent and naturally understood that these words were meant to strike at Dou Shan, and the parts about Dou Shan were largely true.

Because in order to complete the task for that "pig" Zong Guangwen, he needed to regularly report on Dou Shan's activities, so he naturally knew a lot about her background.

As for Fang Liumei's claims of his own great contributions to the company, Xu Lian could only sneer upon hearing them.

Could such shameless words truly be spoken without a change in expression?

However, Dou Shan had already expressed her stance through her actions, allowing Xu Lian to fully see her determination.

Such a person was completely worthy of being his partner.

And for Fang Liumei's baseless verbal attacks, Xu Lian decided to take matters into his own hands and make him suffer a bitter lesson he would never forget.

Just as Xu Lian was about to step forward, a gentle hand stopped him.

"President Xu, as you said before, family shame should be handled by oneself."

Xu Lian looked at Dou Shan; her eyes were already somewhat moist, but she still gritted her teeth and chose to face everything herself.

Her demonstrated resolve far exceeded Xu Lian's expectations.

However... "Cooperation is cooperation, but at a critical moment, I, your partner, cannot just watch you bear it alone."

Xu Lian still felt a bit of pity; a woman carrying such a huge mess on her shoulders.

He gently pulled Dou Shan back and whispered close to her ear.

In that instant, a deep sense of reliance and security welled up in Dou Shan's heart.

She gazed at the figure walking towards Fang Liumei, her emotions becoming increasingly difficult to suppress.

"Fang Liumei, although I said I'd send you to prison, I never said I couldn't give you an appetizer first.

Let's go, we'll have a little chat next door. This next scene might not be suitable for children."

After saying this, Xu Lian completely ignored Fang Liumei, who was already terrified and almost losing control of his bladder, and directly dragged him into the lounge next to the live broadcast room... When Xu Lian brought Fang Liumei out again, his eyes were unfocused, and there was a burnt smell on his face.

He was like a puppet on strings, having neither his previous ferocity nor the strength to roar.

He didn't utter a single word until the police took him away.

No one around knew what had happened in the room, but the stark contrast between his state before and after going in made everyone's blood run cold.

Only Dou Shan still smiled as she looked at Xu Lian.

She knew in her heart that Xu Lian was not only on her side but also shielding her from the darkness.

Since he was willing to get dirty to protect her, then choosing to stand by him was only natural, wasn't it?

"President Dou, the internet has exploded!"