Return as the king, but only want to protect her

Chapter 16: Suffering the consequences

Qin Xi's heart was filled with resentment and grievance. She had founded Sanhe Group, only to have it seized by the Qin family. She had finally found an opportunity to reclaim the company, only to have her grandfather break his promise.

"You're not convinced?"

Old Master Qin said coldly, "If it weren't for your worthless husband offending Zhang Guang, we'd have secured the Zhang family contract. Coupled with our partnership with Yanchen Group, our Qin family would surely have become a top-tier family this year. How dare you say you're not convinced now?"

Old Master Qin's words were like a sharp knife, piercing Qin Xi's heart.

"Does that mean that if Qin Xi can secure the Zhang family contract, you can hand over the chairmanship to her?"

Yang Chen now stood beside Qin Xi, looking at him calmly. If Ma Chao were there, he would have known that Yang Chen in this state was the most terrifying.

"Who do you think you are? Are you worthy enough to negotiate terms with me?"

Old Master Qin sneered at Yang Chen, then turned back to Qin Xi, "Even if you could secure another hundred Zhang family contracts, I wouldn't hand over the chairmanship to you."

With that, Old Master Qin turned and left.

Fence-sitters, swaying with the wind, the situation shifted towards Qin Fei like a strong wind.

"Qin Xi, do you think you've won the contract and become a hero?"

"Yes, that's what we call making amends."

"The head of the family was wise enough not to hand over the company to this shameless woman."

"Xiao Fei is the old man's heir, and you're not worthy enough to compete with him for power?"

The people who had just been fawning over Qin Xi now changed their attitude.

Qin Xi was deeply hurt by Old Man Qin's words. She was deeply resentful of having Sanhe Group taken away from her. She had sacrificed so much over the past five years to regain control of the company. She had never expected that such heartfelt efforts would result in such a fate.

"Qin Xi, from today on, I'm the chairman of the Sanhe Group, and in the future, I'll also be the head of the Qin family."

Qin Fei walked over, a look of arrogance and complacency on his face. He then glanced at Yang Chen with disdain, then looked at Qin Xi and said, "If I were you, I'd divorce this loser. With him around, you'll always have to look up to me."

Yang Chen suddenly walked away. Qin Fei sneered, "What? You want to hit me? Go ahead and try! If you dare to lay a finger on me, Qin Xi will be expelled from the family!"

The temperature in the entire corridor suddenly dropped several degrees. Yang Chen looked at Qin Fei expressionlessly, "There's no such thing as an impenetrable wall. Some things are done, and there's a price to pay."

Qin Fei suddenly felt guilty and said angrily, "You loser, what are you talking about? Talking to a piece of trash like you is an insult to me."

With that, he hurried away.

Yang Chen's eyes were as cold as ice. Five years ago, it was Qin Fei who framed Qin Xi. Some people must be held accountable for this.

The crowd dispersed, leaving only Qin Xi and Yang Chen.

"Xiao Xi, let's go!"

Yang Chen felt an indescribable pain as he watched Qin Xi's pained expression.

"Why you again? Why did you come back? What do I owe you? Because of you, I've failed again and again! Do you know what Sanhe Group means to me?"

Qin Xi looked at Yang Chen with eyes filled with resentment. At this moment, she completely broke down and burst into tears.

After a long moment, Qin Xi's emotions finally calmed down. She looked at Yang Chen with a complicated expression, bit her red lips, and suddenly said, "I'm sorry!"

Yang Chen was surprised. He didn't expect Qin Xi to apologize to him. He shook his head slightly, then said seriously, "Do you want to take back Sanhe Group?"

"I founded Sanhe Group and watched it grow step by step. It's like my own child. Of course I want to take it back. Over the years, I've done so much for the family, yet they've bullied me in every way. If I hadn't been so unwilling, I would have left the Qin family long ago."

Qin Xi said with red eyes, her eyes filled with despair for the Qin family.

"As long as you're willing, let alone the Qin family, even the entire world—as long as you want it, I can give it to you." Yang Chen said seriously.

Qin Xi's disappointment deepened upon hearing this, and she said coldly, "Do you know what I hate most in my life?"

Without waiting for Yang Chen's response, Qin Xi continued, "That's deception! The person I love may not be a hero, but he must be a man of integrity and integrity."

After saying this, she staggered away.

After watching Qin Xi's back disappear from his sight, Yang Chen made a phone call: "I want you to take over Sanhe Group within three days, without spending a penny!"

"Yes, Chairman!"

...

Sanhe Group, top floor, Chairman's office.

Old Master Qin acted with swift and decisive action. He had just announced Qin Fei as Chairman that morning, and the official appointment had been distributed to all departments that afternoon.

Old Master Qin looked at Qin Fei standing before him, a look of satisfaction on his face. "Xiao Fei, Grandpa is handing you the chairmanship. It's also a test before you inherit the position of Patriarch. You must cherish it."

Qin Fei was ecstatic at the news of the Patriarch position, but outwardly appeared flattered. "Grandpa, don't worry, I won't let you down!"

Old Master Qin nodded slightly, then, thinking of another figure, sighed inwardly. "Before you inherit the Patriarchate, I'll find a way to expel Qin Xi from the family."

Qin Fei chuckled disdainfully. "Grandpa, she's just a spoiled woman. What kind of trouble can she possibly cause?"

"Don't underestimate her. She founded Sanhe Group while still in college, so how could she lack ability? If you dare to underestimate her, you'll end up in trouble sooner or later." Old Master Qin looked as if he was disappointed in his son.

Noticing Old Master Qin's displeasure, Qin Fei quickly said, "Grandpa is teaching me that I will never underestimate my enemies."

Just then, the office phone rang.

Old Master Qin glanced at Qin Fei and said, "The chairman's appointment letter has been issued to all departments. Now all the affairs of the company will be handled by you."

Qin Fei quickly answered the phone, but after listening to a few words, his face suddenly changed, and beads of sweat kept flowing down his forehead.

"Pa!"

After hanging up the phone, Qin Fei collapsed on the office chair.

"What happened?"

Old Master Qin suddenly had a very bad feeling.

Qin Fei's face was pale: "It was the legal department of Yanchen Group who called and said that they wanted to cancel the cooperation with us."

"What?"

Old Master Qin was also shocked.

"Not only that, Yanchen Group also said that we breached the contract and asked us to pay a sky-high penalty for breach of contract." Qin Fei said again.

Even Old Master Qin was shocked at this time, his face was extremely pale, and his body was shaking.