Wei Ning on the stage gestured to his subordinate, who immediately handed a contract to Su Yingxue.

"Here is the contract. You can take a look and see if there are any problems."

"If there are no problems, let's sign this contract, and our two companies will be the best partners in the future."

Su Yingxue took the contract handed to her by Wei Ning's subordinate. Amidst the congratulations and curious glances of the room, she maintained a polite smile and carefully reviewed it.

The first few pages of terms were clear, and the distribution of benefits and responsibilities were in line with the framework communicated beforehand by both parties, exactly as Su had expected. Her anxiety gradually subsided, and she picked up her pen, ready to write in the designated place.

However, as she turned to the last page of the contract and her gaze fell upon the last supplementary clause, her face was instantly filled with shock.

The terms, written in black and white, were glaringly obvious:

"Special Agreement: Within three working days from the effective date of this contract, Su's Group shall transfer Ye Heng, an employee of the Group's Strategic Investment Department, to the location designated by Mr. Wei Ning of Tianhai Group, and waive all rights to pursue, intervene in, or protect him, leaving him to be disposed of by Mr. Wei Ning at his discretion."

"This clause is a condition precedent to the effectiveness of this contract. If Su fails to perform its obligations, this contract shall be void from the beginning, and Su shall compensate Tianhai Group for all losses incurred as a result."

Su Yingxue suddenly looked up at Wei Ning, who was standing next to the podium with a smug smile on his face.

He was utterly unconvinced and said, "Young Master Wei... is the last clause of this contract... written incorrectly?"

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to everyone nearby as the banquet hall gradually quieted down.

Everyone was filled with doubt.

Is there something wrong with this contract?

Wei Ning seemed to have anticipated her reaction, and slowly walked off the stage to Su Yingxue.

His smile widened, filled with undisguised malice and smugness. He pointed at Ye Heng, who had been sitting quietly on the corner sofa, and his voice suddenly rose, brimming with the pleasure of revenge:

"A typo? Not a single word is wrong; I added it myself!"

His gaze locked onto Ye Heng like a venomous snake, his tone filled with contempt and provocation:

"Ye Heng! Do you see that? You think you're safe just because you've latched onto the Su Group? You think you can be arrogant in front of me, Wei Ning, forever just because you got a little advantage last time? Now, your backer—the Su Group—will have to hand you over for this 500 million yuan project!"

He became increasingly agitated as he spoke, as if he wanted to unleash all the humiliation he had suffered, his finger almost poking at the air in Ye Heng's direction:

"Do you regret it? Are you scared? It's too late!"

"Now, get over here right now, kneel down, kowtow, and admit your mistake! Maybe I'll consider letting you off the hook!"

Wei Ning's roar echoed in the silent banquet hall. His ferocious face and undisguised ruthlessness sent chills down the spines of many onlookers.

Who could have imagined that a seemingly glamorous business cooperation agreement would eventually devolve into such a blatant act of personal vendetta, with such despicable methods and such malicious intent?

Ye Heng simply shook his head, looking at Wei Ning as if he were a clown, too lazy to argue with him.

On the other hand, there's the question: Has Tianhai Group lost its mind?

How dare they offend him?

Aren't you afraid Liu Zhixian will blame you?

Su Wangchuan, who had been standing beside Su Yingxue and enjoying the praise from everyone, had a fleeting, almost imperceptible glint of calculation and pleasure in his eyes.

He stepped forward, putting on a hypocritical expression of concern for the company's overall interests, and said to Su Yingxue in a "sincere" tone:

"Yingxue, hurry up and sign the contract. Although Young Master Wei's words were harsh, this is, after all, a 500 million yuan project, which concerns the hard work and future of so many people in the company."

His gaze swept over Ye Heng, his voice filled with disdain and contempt, clearly echoing throughout the room:

"As for Ye Heng... he's just a good-for-nothing who got into the company through connections and luck. Besides his fighting skills, causing trouble, and making enemies for the company, what else can he do?"

"Is it worth sacrificing huge, readily available profits for someone so insignificant, someone who has repeatedly caused trouble for the company?"

Su Wangchuan's words were like a poisoned knife, not only completely negating all of Ye Heng's previous contributions, but also portraying him as a burden that would only drag the company down.

Su Yingxue's gaze slowly shifted between Wei Ning and Su Wangchuan, then looked at Ye Heng, before finally settling on the contract.

She took a deep breath, gently closed the contract, and pushed it back in front of Wei Ning.

"I cannot sign this contract." Her voice was clear and firm, instantly plunging the entire banquet hall into a deathly silence.

Ye Heng's lips curled slightly.

This woman, however, did not completely disappoint him.

Wei Ning's smug expression froze instantly. His eyes widened as if he had heard something utterly absurd:

"President Su, do you know what you're saying? A 500 million yuan project, you're just going to throw it away like that? Just for some insignificant Ye Heng?"

Su Wangchuan rushed forward, his voice low but filled with anxiety: "Yingxue, don't be impulsive! This project concerns the company's future; so many people are eyeing this lucrative opportunity! Can Ye Heng compare to the entire Su Group's development?"

Su Yingxue turned to Su Wangchuan, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

She spoke slowly, her voice low but clear enough for everyone around to hear: "Wangchuan, I'm very grateful for your help in securing this project for the company these past few days. But some things are more important than profit."

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the room before finally settling on Ye Heng in the corner:

"Ye Heng has been kind to the Su family. He was the one who saved my grandfather when he was critically ill, and he also stepped forward to help me when I was in danger. The Su family wouldn't be where it is today without his help."

"If I were to hand him over to someone else to do with for just 500 million, what credibility would the Su family have left? Would I still be worthy of being the CEO?"

Wei Ning's face turned ashen with rage. Completely disregarding his father's warnings, he roared, "Su Yingxue! You're provoking me! Provoking Tianhai Group! Do you believe me? If you don't sign today, the Su family will become Tianhai's enemy tomorrow!"

Seeing this, Su Wangchuan urged even more urgently, "Yingxue! The business world is like a battlefield; sometimes you have to make choices! Ye Heng is ultimately just an outsider; the Su family is the foundation!"

"Family?" Su Yingxue suddenly chuckled, her sharp eyes fixed on Su Wangchuan.

"Wangchuan, do you truly consider the Su family a family? Or... are you merely using it as a stepping stone to your ambitions?"

She always knew what Su Wangchuan was planning, but she just never exposed him.

These words caused Su Wangchuan's expression to change, and the people around him also showed puzzled looks.

Su Yingxue stopped looking at him and turned to Wei Ning, her tone leaving no room for argument: "Young Master Wei, the preconditions of the contract have crossed my bottom line. The Su family will not sacrifice anyone's freedom or safety for profit. I cannot accept this cooperation."

Wei Ning laughed angrily, "Fine! Very well! Su Yingxue, you'll regret this!"

The banquet hall was in an uproar, with people discussing the matter. Some shook their heads and sighed that Su Yingxue was "acting on impulse," while others secretly admired her courage.

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