Chapter 814: Everything Rests With Me

Seeing Tang Xinyi like this, Chen Yu truly did not know how best to comfort her. Chen Yu had always thought she was a kind and strong woman, but even the strongest woman can be struck down by reality; the current Tang Xinyi was nearing a breakdown.

What made her break down was not reality, but the betrayal and abandonment by the people she was closest to and trusted the most. No matter how hard she worked, she was nothing more than a sacrificial lamb.

"Alright, I will go back with you. No matter what happens, I will stand by you." Chen Yu pulled Tang Xinyi up and walked outside.

"Investigate Tang Yue, the Vice President of Tang Family. Also, look into how many contracts are available for cooperation with Tang Family." Chen Yu issued a series of instructions as he walked: "And, I do not like Guo Xu of the Guo Clan."

Tang Xinyi drove the car over. Originally, she was going to drive, but seeing how preoccupied she was, Chen Yu took the initiative to drive.

Along the way, Tang Xinyi was completely in Silence.

"Are you feeling very sad?" Chen Yu asked: "You have done quite a lot for Tang Family over these years; they should not treat you like this."

"The two most important people in my life, my grandfather and my younger sister." Tang Xinyi took a deep breath and looked out the window: "Moreover, when I took over White-robed Onmyoji, it was my grandfather who told me to let go and act boldly. The worst-case scenario for Tang Family was nothing more than bankruptcy and being kicked out of the Six Great Noble Families. No matter the outcome, he would not blame me."

"At that time, Tang Family was in a precarious state. My father and my uncle were fighting, both suffering losses, and my mother died accidentally during the struggle. Tang Family felt like a building about to collapse. Back then, I wouldn't say I turned the tide, but at least I stabilized the situation for Tang Family. I was only sixteen years old that year." Tang Xinyi's tears fell.

"Although Tang Family's performance is declining now, everything is under control and relatively stable. Besides, as long as you give me time, I will lead Tang Family out of this predicament. But my grandfather no longer trusts me."

"When people get old, it is inevitable that they will do some muddled things. When he boldly handed White-robed Onmyoji to you back then, it was because he himself was disheartened. After so many years, Tang Family has come back to life." Chen Yu said: "And the place where elderly people are most prone to confusion is that the person who serves them diligently by their side often cannot compare to someone who returns occasionally and offers them empty pleasantries."

"Yes, in his eyes, I will never compare to my aunt. Heh, she must have played no small part in causing trouble this time, too." Tang Xinyi closed her eyes, and tears slid down once more.

"So, regarding your methods, you must be firm when the time calls for it. White-robed Onmyoji Group's success today is inseparable from your hard work, and your Sunshine Foundation has just been established; you cannot let others easily pick the fruit." Chen Yu said.

"Thank you, Brother Chen. I know what to do." Tang Xinyi's eyes were filled with determination.

Tang Family headquarters.

It was already past closing time, but the conference room was still brightly lit. An old man wearing a Tang suit sat in the conference room, leaning on a cane.

This old man was Tang Xinyi's grandfather, Tang Zhengguo, and sitting beside him was a woman in her forties; the woman was Tang Zhengguo's youngest daughter, Tang Yue.

Besides them, there were several shareholders, all of whom were the largest shareholders of Tang Family.

The Tang Family shareholders and executives were gathered at this hour, and everyone's expression was grim; it looked like something was about to happen.

"Dad, you should have made this decision long ago. Xinyi is a young girl, and she is too young. Letting her run White-robed Onmyoji Group was a significant test for her to begin with. I opposed it long ago, but you said you wanted to give her some time."

Seeing Tang Zhengguo finish his phone call, Tang Yue said: "Now you see it too; White-robed Onmyoji Group's performance is declining rapidly. If you don't make up your mind to change the manager, I'm afraid Tang Family will be kicked out of the Six Great Noble Families."

"Xinyi has been diligent and conscientious all these years, and she has made no major mistakes in running Tang Family. If one must speak of the biggest reason for the decline in performance, it is because Tang Family has spent too much on charity over these years." Tang Zhengguo's expression was complex: "This cannot be blamed entirely on her."

"It cannot be blamed entirely on her, but she is ultimately too young. And in this kind of family business, it is not a good thing for a girl to be in charge, especially since she is not yet married." Tang Yue said: "Now the board of directors and the shareholders have already voted on the decision, and you have also brought it up, so don't hesitate any longer."

"Old Chairman, White-robed Onmyoji cannot survive without the support of the Guo Clan right now. The Guo Clan has already told us through their actions: if Miss Tang does not marry the young master of the Guo Clan, the Guo Clan will terminate their cooperation with Tang Family." A vice president stood up: "This would be fatal for Tang Family."

"Yes, Tang Family is one of the Six Great Noble Families, and White-robed Onmyoji Group is the top priority. If White-robed Onmyoji is finished, Tang Family will be expelled from the Six Noble Houses forever." Tang Yue took the opportunity to say: "Going bankrupt because of doing charity—Tang Family would probably be the first. Once Tang Family goes bankrupt, those we have helped will turn around and blame us."

"Human nature is just like that; they will never remember our kindness."

The expression on Tang Zhengguo's face was uncertain. He had spoken with the head of the Guo Clan, and he was currently struggling and wavering inside. He knew how difficult it was for Tang Family to rise in Shengjing for decades and enter the ranks of the noble families; he was unwilling to see Tang Family decline just like that.

Just at this moment, the door to the conference room opened, and Tang Xinyi walked in, followed by Chen Yu.

Naturally, everyone's focus fell on Tang Xinyi; after all, she was the protagonist tonight, while Chen Yu behind her was ignored just like that.

"Xinyi, you're back." Tang Yue stood up hurriedly, using the smile on her face to hide the nervousness and unease in her heart.

Tonight was also a big day for her. She had coveted White-robed Onmyoji Group for a long time, and tonight she could finally take down Tang Xinyi and completely control White-robed Onmyoji Group.

"Grandfather, I'm back." Tang Xinyi walked to the chairman's table in the conference room. Tang Yue had been standing there, and she said indifferently: "Aunt, please move aside."

"You want to sit here?" Tang Yue was stunned, her expression somewhat angry. She heard the provocation in Tang Xinyi's tone, but in her view, Tang Xinyi was a loser; what right did she have to be so aggressive here?

"If not me, could it be you?" Tang Xinyi glanced coldly at Tang Yue.

"As for your grandfather's place, even if someone is to sit there, it should be him. You are just a junior, and you are about to step down as president of White-robed Onmyoji Group. Do you have the qualifications to sit here?" Tang Yue said coldly.

"Even if I am a junior, I am currently the president of White-robed Onmyoji Group. As long as I have not stepped down, I still am, so this seat must be occupied by me." After Tang Xinyi finished speaking, she bumped Tang Yue aside without any courtesy and sat down calmly.