C100 He Had Reaped the Consequences of His Own Actions!

"Scram!"

Lin Xuan booted Zhang Guang away as though he were shooing a stray dog.

The crowd in the plaza gawked in disbelief!

Wasn't that Director Zhang from H Corporation?

Why was he being berated by a plain-looking stranger clad in bargain-bin clothes?

Had the times really changed so drastically?

Yet, before they could come to terms with the scene, they were in for an even bigger shock.

Zhang Guang dropped to his knees before Lin Xuan, pleading through tears, "Master Lin, I'm at fault! Please, I'm begging you, spare me!"

Silence fell like a curtain around them, as onlookers struggled to digest the spectacle unfolding before their eyes.

Zhang Guang, the head of H Corporation and a renowned tycoon in A City, was groveling before an ordinary passerby?

Pei Qiuyu was equally dumbfounded. She could hardly fathom that Zhang Guang, who mere moments ago exuded arrogance and entitlement, was now desperately begging Lin Xuan for mercy under the public gaze.

"Master Lin! I've been blind, utterly blind! I swear I'll never cross you again, nor will I ever think of harming your wife. I'm to blame! I'm prostrating myself before you. Please, have mercy..."

With that, Zhang Guang's head thudded against the ground. When Lin Xuan remained impassive, Zhang Guang resorted to slapping his own face.

Smack, smack, smack—the sounds were sharp and resounding.

Yet, Lin Xuan simply observed as Zhang Guang slapped himself hard enough to dislodge two teeth, before calmly inquiring, "Director Zhang, what on earth are you doing?"

Lifting his bruised face, Zhang Guang sobbed, "Master Lin, H Corporation can't go under. The burden of loans in the hundreds of millions will crush me. I could sell my children, my wife, and still not repay it in a lifetime!"

At this point, Zhang Guang's concern for his own pride and status had vanished. After all, he had no status left to claim.

A CEO? A business magnate? A success story? None of these titles mattered to him now.

He was nothing more than a beaten dog, tail tucked, begging for mercy.

The turn of events was so abrupt, so shocking, that Zhang Guang could only come to one conclusion:

He had crossed someone he should never have crossed.

And if there was any other explanation, it had to be Lin Xuan.

Seeing Lin Xuan remain unfazed, Zhang Guang desperately attempted to cling to Pei Qiuyu's legs.

"Qiuyu, please save me..."

He barely approached before Lin Xuan sent him flying with a kick that elicited a yelp like a dog's bark.

"Aooo! Aooo!..."

Clutching his groin, Zhang Guang writhed in agony on the ground.

Lin Xuan's kick had hit its mark, effectively crippling him.

Lin Xuan glared down, his voice harsh, "You dare to harass my wife? Now you're truly finished!"

Pei Qiuyu, unaware of the earlier phone conversation, looked at him in astonishment. "Director Zhang, why are you saying this all of a sudden? And what good would begging my husband do?"

Zhang Guang, ashen-faced and still in pain, managed to say, "Qiuyu... No, Miss Pei, I was out of line earlier, and I apologize! I've just received a call from the company. All our partners have pulled out, the banks are recalling their loans, and the regulatory agencies have shut me down. I'm in deep trouble... I'm begging you, please implore Master Lin to spare me!"

Pei Qiuyu, still baffled, responded, "Are you confused? My husband doesn't have that kind of influence."

Lin Xuan spoke up calmly, "Zhang Guang, you've brought this upon yourself. You're reaping what you've sown, and no amount of pleading will help you now. You'd better sort yourself out."

With that, Lin Xuan took Pei Qiuyu by the hand and said, "Wife, let's leave."

Hand in hand, they walked away from the square, leaving Zhang Guang still kneeling on the ground, stunned, as the onlookers' numbers swelled. They watched the drama unfold, whispering among themselves.

In that moment, Zhang Guang's concern for his reputation and dignity vanished. He had plummeted from a high-ranking executive to rock bottom in an instant, now worse off than a beggar. At least a beggar isn't in debt.

But for Zhang Guang, a mountain of debt awaited him.

He couldn't even spare a moment to answer his ringing phone.

Text messages continued to flood Director Zhang's phone incessantly.

"Director Zhang! A major credit company called. They're hiking up the loan interest by thirty points and are coming to collect tonight. They warned if you can't pay, they'll resort to... cutting out your kidney..."

"Director Zhang! The Environmental Health Department slapped a seal on the company, claiming the construction severely impacts the city's greenery. They've set a deadline for a hefty fine and demanded immediate rectification!"

"Director Zhang! The Animal Protection Association claims the pork you ate last week was from a second-class protected species, an Australian marsupial pig..."

Damn it, an Australian marsupial pig...

The phone slipped from Zhang Guang's grasp as his gaze turned vacant, his spirit seemingly detached from his body.

In a sudden outburst of all his might, he bellowed, "Who is doing this to me?! Oh my God..."

He went berserk, repeatedly slamming his head against the ground until blood streamed down his face. With a final hiccup, he collapsed, foaming at the mouth, eyes rolling back as he lost consciousness.

...

Meanwhile,

Lin Xuan sat in the passenger seat of Pei Qiuyu's car, casually humming a tune.

Pei Qiuyu's brow furrowed as she inquired, "Lin Xuan, what on earth do you think happened to Zhang Guang? What made him spout such nonsense?"

Lin Xuan replied with a smile, "Let's not talk about it anymore. He's got mental issues, a clear case of mania. It's contagious, so it's best to steer clear of people like that in the future."

"Oh," Pei Qiuyu nodded, taking his words to heart. "Honey, I trust your judgment. Zhang Guang is certainly not normal."

Lin Xuan went on, "Some people dig their own graves with their misdeeds. His wealth wasn't earned honestly, so it's only natural that he's got enemies. It's to be expected that they'd want to take him down."

"Absolutely."

Pei Qiuyu agreed, "Honestly, he had it coming. He's the type who loses all sense of reality the moment he gets a little money."

"Exactly, haha," Lin Xuan chuckled along.

Zhang Guang truly had it coming. He made the grave mistake of crossing Lin Xuan, who, mercifully, hadn't taken his life. Otherwise, Zhang Guang would no longer be part of this world.

Pei Qiuyu let out another sigh, "Finding a job is such a challenge. Looks like I've really got to hustle on my own."

Lin Xuan gave a small smile. With just a phone call to Wang Baifa, he could easily set her up with a job. Heck, he could even start a multi-million-dollar company for her in the blink of an eye.

They had just arrived home when they noticed Pei Qiang engrossed in his phone, clucking his tongue in disapproval.

Pei Qiuyu dropped her bag and inquired, "Dad, what news has caught your attention now?"

Pei Qiang looked up and replied, "It's about H Corporation. They've just gone bankrupt. A bunch of creditors are camping out at their doors, demanding money from the CEO."

"Check this out, there are several photos here. This must be H Corporation's CEO, Zhang Guang. The poor guy's lost it. Look at this one—he's actually eating...ugh."

"Yuck, that's revolting." Pei Qiuyu quickly averted her gaze.

Lin Xuan feigned ignorance, "Really? That's awful."

Pei Qiang shook his head, "Zhang Guang used to be a big shot in the business world, respected by many from all walks of life. I wonder who he crossed to end up in such a dire situation."

"Hey, Qiuyu," Pei Qiang suddenly recalled, "didn't you send your resume to their company a while back? You dodged a bullet by not working there."

"Pfft, I wouldn't be caught dead in that place!" Pei Qiuyu had zero pity for Zhang Guang.

The nerve of him, expecting her to dress up in lingerie for his amusement? He deserved to go bankrupt!

At that moment, Lee Moxiang walked out of the kitchen, "In my opinion, it's a gamble to start your own business. You could be rich one moment and poor the next. It's better to find a steady job."

She then turned to Pei Qiuyu, pausing thoughtfully before saying, "Qiuyu, maybe you should stop sending out resumes and forget about going it alone. Why not return to Pei's Group? Your grandmother..."

Pei Qiuyu cut her off with determination, "No more, I'm not going back!"