Lin Group, Headquarters.
Inside the conference room.
All the shareholders, big and small, were gathered together, their faces full of anxiety and anticipation, eyes fixed on the projected screen in front of them.
In the live broadcast, the Su family's press conference had just begun.
In the lead seat, Lin Jianjun sat with his eyes closed, appearing calm as a mountain, but in reality, he was extremely anxious inside.
At present, Lin Corporation's stock price had dropped to rock bottom.
The 55% shares in his hands were now estimated to be worth... maybe not even one hundred million.
If no new breakthrough occurred in the next couple of days, the company would have to officially declare bankruptcy.
In this situation, it wasn't just the shareholders who were anxious.
In fact, he was even more desperate. He had been so worried that he couldn't sleep at night, losing over ten kilograms in the process.
Every day, he prayed silently, begging the gods for a miracle.
And now, his only hope...
Rested on the developer of the [Beauty Pill]...
At this moment.
Among the crowd, a shareholder in a black suit frowned deeply and sighed hopelessly:
"ε=(′ο｀*))) Ah! I heard there are many forces now eyeing this formula that could bring huge profits."
"I bet they're all eagerly waiting for Su Shengtian to announce the identity of the formula's developer."
"When the time comes, I fear that there will be many forces, just like us, trying to recruit that person. Given our current situation, can we really compete?"
"Honestly, I can't figure out what Su Shengtian is thinking."
"If it were me, for safety, I would definitely guard the developer's identity like a top secret. But him... he's going to announce it in such a high-profile way?"
"......"
After the shareholder expressed his concerns, the conference room fell silent.
Because deep down, everyone shared the same worries, but none wanted to admit it.
Now that Lin Corporation was on the verge of collapse, what qualification did they have to compete with other powers? To win the other party over?
If they put themselves in the developer's shoes, they would also choose to side with the most powerful forces that could bring them the greatest benefits.
Even at its peak, Lin Group couldn't guarantee victory against other families.
Let alone now, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy—no one would even spare them a glance.
Thinking of this, the crowd sighed in unison and once again turned their attention to Lin Jianjun, their words now filled with blame.
"Old Lin, I swear you're going to drive me crazy! Your son was about to become Su Shengtian's grandson-in-law—that bond was unbreakable!"
"But you went ahead and destroyed that relationship! Otherwise, this wouldn't even be an issue—getting the formula would have been as simple as asking for it! I really don't know what to say to you!"
"I'm begging you, Old Lin. Go to the Su family again! Given the company's current situation, you can't afford to be stubborn anymore!"
"You and Lin Xuan are father and son, after all. If you sincerely kneel down and apologize to him, I believe he'll give you a chance and forgive you."
"In my opinion, Lin Xuan is a hundred times more capable than Lin Hao! Seriously! Listen to me—kick Lin Hao and his mother out, and first, calm the rage Lin Xuan has been harboring for years!"
"That's right, and then step down and pass the position on! Under your leadership the company will only go bankrupt, but in Young Master Lin's hands it will surely thrive."
"Stop being so stubborn! Admit your mistakes! It was your affair that caused all these problems in the first place. You should apologize to your son!"
"......"
At this moment.
Faced with the fear of becoming penniless after bankruptcy.
The shareholders all rose up and started condemning Lin Jianjun.
They placed all the blame on him, and in their hearts, resentment began to grow toward their former chairman.
After all, if he hadn't been so stubborn, how could things have turned out this badly?
Especially now—if he were willing to humble himself, kneel down, and apologize, there might still be a chance to turn things around.
But he insisted on clinging to his so-called dignity, completely disregarding the interests of the entire Lin Group staff—how utterly selfish!
Hmph!
How could such a man still be fit to be the chairman of the company?!
Meanwhile.
Seeing his former subordinates, who once treated him with utmost respect, now turning against him for their own self-interest—
Demanding that he kneel and apologize to that unfilial son...
Demanding that he drive Lin Hao and his mother out of the house...
Lin Jianjun was furious. He slammed his fist onto the table and swept his icy gaze across the room.
"Enough! Stop bringing up that ungrateful wretch!"
"I would have been better off giving birth to a dog! Why should I apologize to him? I'm his father, for god's sake!"
"Don't let me hear this nonsense again, or don't blame me for turning against you!"
"Hmph! Listen well—I, Lin Jianjun, would rather end up on the streets, die in a gutter, or jump off this building than ever give that rebellious son another chance to call me his father!"
"That bastard is not worthy of being my son! My one and only precious son is Hao'er!!!"
Lin Jianjun's words were harsh and resolute—he was making it absolutely clear that he had cut all ties with Lin Xuan.
Ever since Lin Xuan left him crying in the rain last time...
Lin Jianjun had completely given up on him.
He was determined to let Lin Xuan drown forever in the pain of losing a father's love...
For all eternity!!!
As for Lin Hao and his mother — they were his true family, with whom he could share both joy and hardship.
Even if it meant living on the streets as beggars, dying outside, or jumping off from here, he would never leave them, let alone kick them out.
Hearing these words, the board members looked at each other, all frowning.
They truly couldn't understand what Lin Jianjun was thinking.
They all had a few illegitimate children themselves.
But who would go as far as Lin Jianjun, being so extremely biased?
Honestly, whether it's illegitimate or not...
As long as they're your biological sons, your own blood, even if not treated exactly the same, things shouldn't turn to hatred, right?
Even Bai Jinglong, who had always remained silent.
At this moment couldn't help but glance at Lin Jianjun several more times...
He also didn't expect Lin Jianjun to protect his sister so fiercely — such deep emotion...
"Enough noise. Su Shengtian is about to announce the developer of the [Beauty Pill]."
As one of the board members pointed at the projected screen, everyone's attention immediately shifted.
The next second.
When the highly anticipated name was announced from Su Shengtian's lips...
The entire conference room.
Fell into complete silence!!!
Lin Jianjun's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
Perhaps the shock was too great—his face turned deathly pale, and he felt a surge of iron-like sweetness in his throat.
Pfft—
A ten-meter-long jet of blood violently spewed from his mouth...