Free Web NovelChapter 670: Chapter 640: Turning the Tables
Ji Jiajia’s reckless behavior today was like poking a hornet’s nest. That afternoon, Orchid Sect elders Uncle Nine and He Jingliang came to Hua Zhuyue to demand an explanation.
Hua Zhuyue had anticipated this outcome. Indeed, Ji Jiajia initially provoked Pan Weidong, so they were in the wrong, but Hua Zhuyue wouldn’t admit it. She only said that Pan Weidong had arranged to meet Ji Jiajia and attempted to harm her.
Uncle Nine was so angry that his white beard stood up. "Don’t cover for her. We’ve already got the facts. Ji Jiajia assembled dozens of people to attack Pan Weidong. Nonsense, sheer nonsense. If it weren’t for the Sect Leader, President Pan would have called the police to arrest her."
He Jingliang nodded in agreement and said, "A crazy little girl, not even of age—how can someone like her lead us? Even before taking over, she’s fighting her own. If she becomes the Sect Leader, what a disaster it would be."
Hua Zhuyue smiled calmly as she took out two prepared documents and handed them to them.
Upon seeing the contents, He Jingliang’s expression changed immediately.
Uncle Nine was the same, breathing heavily. "Hua Zhuyue, what... what do you mean by this?"
Hua Zhuyue said, "Look closely and see if these things are true."
He Jingliang grabbed the document and hurled it onto the table. Pointing at Hua Zhuyue, he said, "Hua Zhuyue, how dare you threaten me."
Hua Zhuyue said, "Don’t blame others for pointing out your flaws when you’re not clean yourself. The Sect Leader’s fate is unknown, and you’re busy pushing Pan Tianhua to take over, disregarding Orchid Sect’s rules. How much benefit did he give you?"
Uncle Nine said, "Don’t make unfounded accusations. We’re thinking about Blue Star’s future development. Ji Buyao, as Sect Leader, disappeared without a word, abandoning so many of us. His daughter isn’t yet an adult and is seriously ill, estimated not to live past twenty. Making her Sect Leader would be throwing Orchid Sect into the fire."
Hua Zhuyue said, "According to the rules, Ji Jiajia legitimately inherits the position of Sect Leader. As Blue Star shareholders, you secretly sold its interests. If I expose this, do you think other shareholders will spare you?"
The two were caught off guard by Hua Zhuyue and, exchanging a glance, fell silent.
Hua Zhuyue said, "Pan Tianhua, though a member, hasn’t contributed anything to Orchid Sect over the years. He continually ignores the rules and uses illegal means to compete with Blue Star, harming its interests. According to my investigation, President Ji’s report involved his people."
Uncle Nine said, "If you want to frame someone, you can always find a pretext. You’re all out to stop Pan Tianhua from becoming Sect Leader."
Hua Zhuyue smiled, "Uncle Nine, you’ve known President Ji longer than I have. You should know his methods better than me. Honestly, these documents were left to me by President Ji. If you two were loyal to Orchid Sect, I’d never have brought them out. But after President Ji’s incident, your actions have been disappointing. I can tell you this is just part of it. If I wish, what you face won’t just be a ruined reputation."
He Jingliang picked up the document again and read it from start to finish. His back was drenched in cold sweat. He originally thought Pan Tianhua had the upper hand, with Hua Zhuyue seemingly passive these past days, but didn’t expect her to suddenly make a big move, directly targeting the two of them.
Hua Zhuyue wasn’t exaggerating. Just this document alone could put him away. Betraying one’s own is the most feared in Jianghu, and exposing these secrets would mean far worse than prison.
He Jingliang whispered, "What do you want?"
Uncle Nine still held his ground, "Hua Zhuyue, you’re like a clay buddha crossing a river yourself. You think you can threaten us with some dirt? Go ahead and expose it if you’re brave; we’ll die together." fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
Hua Zhuyue said, "Uncle Nine, it seems you are senile. I’m so young, dying with you would be a loss for me."
"It’s good you know!"
Hua Zhuyue said, "However, I’m all alone with no worries. You’re different; you have a dozen family members. Even if not for yourself, you should think of them."
"Bastard, how dare you threaten me!"
Hua Zhuyue coldly looked at Uncle Nine, "Out of respect, I call you Uncle Nine. Without it, you’re just an old dog without talent or virtue!"
"You..." Uncle Nine was defeated in his gaze with Hua Zhuyue. He dared not gamble. Hua Zhuyue, being Ji Buyao’s most trusted aide, was no accident. This woman wasn’t just smart but also ruthless. Her low profile and passive demeanor in recent days were a facade, a build-up for retaliation.
He Jingliang said, "Hua Zhuyue, where is President Ji?" He suddenly felt everything was prearranged by Ji Buyao, and Hua Zhuyue must know the truth.
Hua Zhuyue said, "I don’t know. But no matter where President Ji has gone, Blue Star belongs to the Ji Family." She pulled out two more documents, "Consider it carefully. Your interests are deeply tied to Blue Star. Don’t be swayed by those with ulterior motives. Here’s the new distribution plan; decide after reading it."
That night, the OMMIA Bar under He Dong was suddenly raided, and the police simultaneously launched operations at He Dong’s headquarters. Pan Tianhua and his son were also called in for questioning by the police.
Pan Tianhua, who was determined to become the Sect Leader of the Orchid Sect, felt as though a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head. At this moment, he finally realized something was amiss.
The Orchid Sect elders who originally supported him switched sides after the conflict between Ji Jiajia and Pan Weidong, choosing unanimously to support Ji Jiajia for the post of Sect Leader. It was as if the internal atmosphere had changed in an instant, transforming Ji Jiajia from a minority to the majority.
News about the illegal operations of Pan Tianhua and his son broke out like mushrooms after a rain, causing the entire city to be in an uproar.
That night, Xu Chunliang made a special trip to the Ji Family and handed the Orchid Order to Hua Zhuyue.
Hua Zhuyue gazed at the Orchid Order and softly said, "With this Orchid Order, we can finally rightfully arrange for Ji Jiajia to ascend. Thank you!"
Xu Chunliang smiled, "You don’t need to thank me. This Orchid Order was originally sent to me by you."
Hua Zhuyue was taken aback, her beautiful eyes looking at Xu Chunliang, "Why do you say that?"
Xu Chunliang replied, "I almost forgot to congratulate you, the police have cleared you of suspicion. Pan Tianhua and his son are currently under investigation, and it’s likely they’ll face significant trouble this time."
Hua Zhuyue said, "Their business was never clean; as long as there’s an investigation, problems are bound to surface."
Xu Chunliang said, "You still outplayed them."
Hua Zhuyue looked at Xu Chunliang, an apologetic expression showing on her delicate face, "When did you start suspecting me?"
Xu Chunliang calmly said, "I had no prior connection with Ji Buyao, so why would he trust me to treat his daughter unless someone he deeply trusted recommended me, and from the start, you claimed not to know why Ji Buyao sought me out. That didn’t hold water."
Hua Zhuyue apologized, "I was worried you might blame me for meddling." ƒгeewebnovёl.com
Xu Chunliang shook his head and said, "I initially thought that too, but when I received the Orchid Order, everything clicked for me. The delivery timing was before I met Ji Buyao; there’s no way he would send the Orchid Sect’s sacred item to a stranger like me, so you most likely knew."
Hua Zhuyue remained silent.
Xu Chunliang said, "Let’s go through this from the beginning. Ji Buyao’s disappearance was likely premeditated. You’ve mentioned before that Blue Star was undergoing a transformation, not because the business was bad, but due to underlying internal issues that had drawn police attention. If the operations continued, Blue Star was certain to have problems. Hence, over the past two years, you’ve been downsizing and cashing out."
Hua Zhuyue quietly poured Xu Chunliang a cup of coffee. He was too smart, having seen through everything long ago.
Xu Chunliang said, "But turning around such a large company is not easy, especially since Ji Buyao is still the Sect Leader of the Orchid Sect. So he devised a plan of retreat before advancing."
Hua Zhuyue said, "To risk one’s life for a clean slate? Isn’t that too high a price?"
Xu Chunliang said, "Such a large plan would be difficult to implement alone, even for someone as capable as Ji Buyao. He needed someone he could trust. If I’m not mistaken, Ji Buyao also suffered from ALS, knowing he didn’t have much time left, which led to his decision. Everyone believed Ji Buyao abandoned Blue Star and fled, leaving all troubles to you. But in reality, Ji Buyao shouldered all of Blue Star’s past guilt. With his departure, countless matters couldn’t be tracked, and while Blue Star might have incurred some losses, the Ji Family could bear this loss. Both you and Ji Jiajia could then free yourselves from all troubles and start anew, with no remaining hidden dangers in Blue Star’s future."
Hua Zhuyue took a sip of coffee, her gaze falling downward, unsure if she dared not look at Xu Chunliang or simply didn’t want to.
Xu Chunliang said, "On careful thought, there were many loopholes. A young girl escaping from under the noses of four well-trained bodyguards is preposterous. Ji Jiajia might be rebellious, but she’s smart, not mindless. Why draw in Pan Weidong? Was it just momentary anger?" Xu Chunliang shook his head and said, "I don’t think so. It was likely to deliberately draw Pan Weidong into the trap, then shift all blame onto him, gaining the moral high ground within the Orchid Sect."
Hua Zhuyue smiled lightly, "I hadn’t realized you were a conspiracy theorist. If this was a plot, why involve you, an unrelated person?"
Xu Chunliang said, "If Ji Jiajia only wanted to vent at Pan Weidong, why come to me first?"
"Maybe because you’re her mentor, so she came to discuss it with you."
Xu Chunliang said, "She didn’t need to discuss it with me. Her initial purpose in seeking me might have been to invite me to join her as support, or perhaps it was just for fun."
The second installment is in progress.
