Chapter 53: How Can You Be So Certain!

In this moment, the shareholders all fell silent. Some were watching, unable to understand the purpose behind Mu Yinyin’s actions. Some agreed with Luo Gang, wanting an explanation from her. Of course, there were also those who supported Mu Yinyin, but they held their tongues for now, trusting that she had her reasons for making such a decision—perhaps she didn’t even need anyone to speak on her behalf.

Jiang Ling said nothing.

But Gu Xiaoqi let out a cold laugh, fixing her gaze directly on Luo Gang and speaking in a frosty voice: “When Yinyin proposed collaborating with the Fu Corporation and investing, you refused and insisted Yinyin bear all the costs. Now that she’s made this decision, you’re the first to object again. Mr. Luo, are you just here to oppose everything?”

“You...!” Luo Gang’s face darkened instantly. “Am I not speaking the truth? The previous issues haven’t been resolved yet. But today, I ask you not to muddy the waters. The topic of today’s meeting is why you chose to make such an announcement at Old Lady Lu’s birthday banquet yesterday. President Mu, have you considered everyone’s feelings?”

After all, Mu Yinyin had never worked at the company in person; she had always directed things from behind the scenes and had never had any direct confrontation with Luo Gang. So now Luo Gang felt especially resentful toward her and even hoped to topple her from her position.

Mu Yinyin’s expression was calm as she looked at Luo Gang, who seemed ready to oust her at any moment. She spoke with composure, “Cutting off cooperation with the Mu Corporation—even if I hadn’t said it at the banquet yesterday, we still wouldn’t have continued working with them. The Mu Corporation is already showing signs of decline; partnering with them brings us no real benefit.”

“The Mu Corporation’s decline has nothing to do with us. If they come knocking in the future, we can simply decline. But why must you publicly make an enemy of them? Even if the Mu Corporation can’t compare to our own Starry Group right now, it’s still a decent company. On what grounds are you not considering the company’s interests? Acting so irrationally out of personal vendetta—President Mu, are you really fit to be the leader of Starry Group?” Luo Gang’s tone grew sharper with his final words, his gaze toward Mu Yinyin laced with icy sarcasm.

His words clearly resonated with many present. A woman, unable to hold back any longer, spoke in a grave tone: “President Mu, we hope you can give us a reasonable explanation for this.”

Mu Yinyin calmly looked at everyone in the meeting room, meeting their expectant gazes. Her voice remained steady as she replied, “Not only will I never cooperate with the Mu Corporation again, I intend to bring them down. You may say it’s a personal grudge, but the Mu Corporation represents our greatest opportunity for profit in the future. I am intimately familiar with every facet of its operations. Once we acquire it, I can restore it to its former glory.”

The crowd was taken aback.

Clearly, each of them was lost in thought.

Yes...

Mu Yinyin was the daughter of the former chairman of the Mu Group. She knew many of the company’s secrets. If she were just an ordinary girl, perhaps they wouldn’t believe her. But she was their leader, the head of their group. Even if some found her position tenuous, she nonetheless possessed deep roots and understanding. If she could return the Mu Corporation to its heyday and merge it with Starry Group, wouldn’t their company then ascend to even greater heights?

But just as everyone was still pondering, Luo Gang suddenly gave a cold laugh. “Your words sound impressive, but what if you fail?”

Mu Yinyin shot him a frosty look. “If I fail, the position of chairman is yours. I’ll even sign a contract if you wish. But everything is a double-edged sword. If I fail, all my shares go to you. But if I succeed, will you dare hand over your shares to me?”

“You...!” At first, Luo Gang seemed almost hopeful, but as he heard her out, his face clouded again. “You’re the one who started all of this. If you’re trying to reassure everyone, then show us your commitment. But this—this is nothing but an attempt to squeeze me!”

Gu Xiaoqi couldn’t help but laugh in exasperation. Before Mu Yinyin could respond, she shot back, “If you can use the word ‘squeeze,’ then you must believe Yinyin can actually succeed, don’t you? You just want to take advantage of her, that’s all!”

Luo Gang’s face grew even uglier.

Seeing that he was about to retort, Mu Yinyin had no interest in listening further. She simply looked around at the others and spoke with quiet assurance, “The current chairman of the Mu Corporation, He Chengkui, has no real connections. Any recent collaborations have only been possible because of my father’s legacy. The company is as fragile as paper—there’s nothing to fear. Besides, my father’s company is mine to reclaim—that’s beyond question.”

She paused, then continued, “Absorbing the Mu Corporation will bring Starry Group nothing but greater profits and no losses. Our next step is to secure two key partnerships. President Lu has already invited me to lunch; he wants to discuss a collaboration. The other is with the Fu Corporation.”

The Fu Corporation.

The Lu Corporation.

These were both major companies.

The shareholders’ hearts brimmed with excitement and anticipation.

Starry Group had risen quickly, but there were many things that kept them from being in the same league as those top-tier companies. Yet because of Mu Yinyin’s presence, President Lu had approached her directly and proactively offered her a partnership. They had all heard about what happened yesterday.

One female shareholder, who had always supported Mu Yinyin and her allies, spoke up, “Before, we had no dealings whatsoever with the Lu Group. After what President Mu said at the banquet yesterday, President Lu immediately stepped forward and declared his support. I think there’s nothing to worry about now—others will certainly reconsider and gradually withdraw from working with the Mu Corporation.”

Mu Yinyin raised her brows and replied coolly, “I would never act against everyone’s interests, nor would I proceed recklessly. You can watch the situation unfold at your own pace, but I assure you there will be no problems whatsoever.”

Luo Gang snorted derisively. “How can you be so certain?”

His dissatisfaction with Mu Yinyin had not abated in the slightest.

Jiang Ling gave him a cold stare. “And what do you intend to do about it?”

For a moment, Luo Gang’s face turned even darker, as if he didn’t know what to say. Yet it was clear he was profoundly discontent with these few people before him.

When the rest of the room remained silent, Mu Yinyin calmly summed up, “So, to summarize, my intention is to bring down the Mu Corporation for the sake of Starry Group’s future strength. All you have to do is watch and wait.”

No one spoke, as if acquiescing.

At that moment, Mu Yinyin let her gaze settle slowly on Luo Gang.