Chapter 705: Fan Ye Defeats Xiao Li Zi

The notice of an emergency board meeting of the Rebirth Group was like a final death warrant, making the already tumultuous internal atmosphere of the company even more panicked.

Everyone knew this could be the decisive battle that determines the group's affiliation, and even each person's fate.

On the day of the meeting, the atmosphere was so heavy it could wring out water.

In front of the oval conference table, a few directors and shareholder representatives who could still be reached and were willing to attend sat sparsely.

Those present whispered to each other, their faces full of anxiety and unease.

The head seat was empty, that being Li Hengbo's place.

Li Hengbo arrived ten minutes early.

Today he deliberately changed into a crisp, custom-made suit, combed his hair meticulously, and even strained to straighten his lame leg, leaning on a golden cane, trying to maintain the last shred of dignity and authority.

But his eyes were sunken, his complexion ashen, revealing his days of anxiety and insomnia. The forced calm at the corner of his mouth could no longer hide the bloodshot eyes and panic deep within.

He glanced around at those present, his heart feeling icy cold.

Several important shareholder representatives gave excuses and were absent; those who did come had shifting gazes and harbored no good intentions.

"Everyone."

Li Hengbo cleared his throat, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hoarseness: "I've called everyone together today to respond to the malicious short-selling and acquisition attempts facing our group."

"This is a premeditated attack! We must unite and overcome this crisis together!"

He tried to seize the initiative, setting a tone of unity.

However, the response was a silence.

Now no one echoed him, nor opposed him; the air was filled with a strange watchful atmosphere, as if waiting for an important figure.

Everyone just remained in a stalemate and silence, letting Li Hengbo speak alone.

After about ten or so minutes.

The heavy doors of the meeting room were pushed open silently, and everyone's gaze was instantly drawn there.

Lin Dongfan entered wearing simple casual clothes, his expression calm. Behind him followed only the Chairman of the Mortal Group, Ye Jiaying, and his personal bodyguard, Lao Ba.

Fan Ye stepped steadily, his gaze calmly sweeping the entire room before finally settling on Li Hengbo in the head seat.

The entire meeting room fell dead silent in an instant!

"That damned guy, wasn't he taken away for investigation? How is he showing up here?! And at this critical moment! Could it be that he..."

Thinking deeper about some things brings a heart‑piercing pain.

Li Hengbo's angry gaze defied description; if looks could kill, his would be enough to stab Lin Dongfan hundreds of times!

Li Hengbo shot to his feet, his golden cane clanking against the chair, his voice rising with extreme fury: "Who let you in?! Security! Throw him out!"

No security came to carry out Li Hengbo's order.

Lin Dongfan, as if he hadn't heard the outburst, pulled out an empty chair beside Li Hengbo and sat down calmly.

Lao Ba stood like an iron tower behind him, his cold gaze sweeping over the few restless henchmen of Li Hengbo, freezing them in place.

"Manager Li, please stay calm."

Lin Dongfan then lifted his eyes to Li Hengbo, tone tinged with teasing: "I am now also a shareholder of the Rebirth Group; coming to the board meeting is reasonable, right?"

"Shareholder? What kind of shareholder are you?!" Li Hengbo shouted, trembling all over.

Lin Dongfan smiled slightly and gestured to Ye Jiaying beside him.

Ye Jiaying stepped forward and lightly placed a document in the center of the conference table.

"This is proof of shareholding held by Changying Capital and its concerted parties as of today's close." Lin Dongfan's voice was not loud, yet clear to everyone: "Through continuous purchases over the past days and agreement transfers from some original shareholders, we now hold a combined thirty‑one percent of Rebirth Group."

He paused briefly.

Lin Dongfan then swept his gaze over all the directors and shareholders present.

He announced, word by word:

"According to the Company Law and the Articles of Association of the Rebirth Group, I have become the sole largest shareholder of the Rebirth Group and, by law, enjoy the corresponding shareholder rights, including the right to propose a reorganization of the board."

Thirty‑one percent!

Sole largest shareholder!

These words struck like thunder, exploding instantly in the meeting room and shocking everyone present!

Li Hengbo staggered as if struck by lightning, his face instantly turning as pale as paper, his body swaying, nearly unable to stand. His greatest reliance had been his thirty percent shareholding and his position as chairman!

But now, Lin Dongfan had silently surpassed him!

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"

Li Hengbo, nearly mad, pointed at Lin Dongfan and roared: "Where did your money come from?! You're still under investigation! Where did you get the funds to buy so many shares?! This is illegal manipulation! I'll sue you!"

"Manager Li, speak with evidence." Lin Dongfan calmly interrupted him, eyes tinged with pity: "All acquisitions by Changying Capital have been conducted within legal frameworks. The funds come from legitimate overseas investment funds and domestic compliant channels; all transaction records are on file, and we welcome regulatory scrutiny at any time."

Saying this, Lin Dongfan directly locked his gaze onto Li Hengbo's face.

His tone turned cold:

"As for why I can be here…… I'm sorry to disappoint you."

"Regarding the so‑called report against Zhengtong Medical, after meticulous investigation by the Joint Investigation Team, it has been confirmed that someone deliberately framed it."

"The informant, Zhao Dezhu, is suspected of false accusation and bribery of a non‑state functionary, and has been criminally detained according to law."

"If nothing unexpected happens, the mastermind behind this will soon be revealed."

"Guess how many more days that dog behind the scenes can keep barking."

This news was like the final straw breaking the camel's back; Li Hengbo felt close to collapsing, standing there dumbfounded, secretly wondering: "Zhao Dezhu arrested?! Then that would mean..."

Once such overwhelming fear and despair descend, few can bear it.

Even if Xiao Li Zi is a reborn person.

At this moment he also reached utter despair; what broke him was not losing to Lin Dongfan, nor losing everything overnight!

What truly despaired him was the helplessness of being unable to control his own fate.

If he goes to prison this time.

That likely means he won't be able to get out.

Pfft—

Li Hengbo could no longer hold up, he suddenly spurted a mouthful of fresh blood, his body went limp and fell backward, and his golden cane hit the ground with a clang.

Boss!

Quick, call an ambulance!

The meeting room fell into chaos once more, and everyone rushed to support Li Hengbo.

Lin Dongfan looked on coldly, his face devoid of any expression.

He slowly rose, straightened his attire, and his gaze swept over the directors and shareholders in the meeting room who were mute as cicadas and already filled with awe.

He did not sit in the empty Chairman's seat.

He simply announced calmly:

"Given Mr. Li Hengbo's inability to perform his Chairman duties due to his health, I propose that Ms. Ye Jiaying serve as acting Chairman, overseeing the board's reorganization and the group's ongoing operations."

"Now, vote."

Wherever his gaze fell, no one dared to meet his eyes.

After a brief silence, a single hand trembled yet rose firmly.

Unanimously approved.

Lin Dongfan nodded slightly, turned his gaze to the comatose Li Hengbo, and gave his final command: "Tell him when he wakes up that I haven't had enough fun yet!"