"Back then, it was you who struggled together with my father when it was just a small company. Your sweat is also in this, it's your Lin's Group. Only with a good leader can Lin's Group develop even better," Lin Yuluo said.

Everyone listened to Lin Yuluo's words in complete silence, deeply moved. Back in the day, they were all young men when they watched Lin Zhengnan grow the company from a small one into a large group. They had dedicated their entire lives to Lin's Group, and yet now, they were each acting on their own private interests, which was really inappropriate.

"So, I have decided to resign from the Chairman position and elect from among the shareholders someone who truly has Lin's Group's best interests at heart and can lead by example," she announced.

The whole hall erupted once again with thunderous applause. Regardless of whether they had private intentions or not, after hearing Lin Yuluo's impassioned speech, everyone couldn't help but offer their applause to Lin Yuluo.

"My niece spoke very well. I am reminded of the days when I struggled alongside Chairman Lin and could hardly hold back tears, but tears must wait until the end. As the saying goes, 'an army cannot go a day without its general,' and our Lin's Group, such a large group, cannot be without a Chairman. So, everyone, please take this chance to speak out and see who would be the most suitable for the Chairman position," said one after another.

Du Kongting saw the crowd's reaction and knew he had to speak up; otherwise, he would be forgotten. Liu Yang's speech had been interrupted earlier, and he thought his plan was ruined. Unexpectedly, Lin Yuluo had given up the position of Chairman herself. Unreservedly, he believed that, aside from Lin Yuluo, the most suitable candidate for the Chairman position was himself.

"I think President Du is the most suitable. He's the most senior, highest in status, and strongest in capability. Of course, President Du is the most fitting to be the Chairman," Liu Yang couldn't wait to add on to Du Kongting's self-recommendation.

"I think it's better for everyone to vote. Whoever has the most votes will be the Chairman," someone proposed.

"In my opinion, Old Zhuang is the most suitable. I vote for Old Zhuang."

The hall was in an uproar, with everyone voicing their opinions, arguing loudly. Ling Zhenfei stood beside Lin Yuluo, wondering why, after Lin Yuluo's speech, she seemed to have undergone a significant change.

There's an ancient Chinese saying, 'No pain, no gain.' He was someone who had a hard time letting go, unwilling to let go of Yang Zixuan, Lin Yuluo, and even He Lingxiu. That's why life was so tiring for him.

Du Kongting must have seen this clearly, which is why he lured him to Provincial City using Yang Zixuan, knowing he wouldn't want to let go of Xishan Manor and then using it to suppress him. If he could only let go, all these problems would be easily solved.

'No pain, no gain.' The wisdom of the ancestors truly is grand.

"Enough, stop arguing. Even if you keep at it, it won't solve anything," a voice called out, temporarily quelling the argument. The reason this person's words were effective was due to everyone's respect for him. This person was Lin Yi, one of the major shareholders of the company, ranking just behind Du Kongting and Zhuang Buxian. He was meticulous in his work and not much of a talker, but his words held weight, and thus he played a significant role in Lin's Group, which made everyone stop and listen when he spoke.

"President Lin, please speak. What should we do?" Everyone knew Lin Yi was always fair and wanted him to take the lead on the decision.

Seeing everyone turn to him, Lin Yi didn't hesitate, stood up, looked around, and said, "The Chairman of a large group should naturally be the person with the most shares. Chairman Lin Zhengnan held 51 percent of the company's shares, which made him the absolute leader. Now, he has passed them on to young Yuluo. If the niece does not wish to be the Chairman, it's understandable. Next in line is Big Brother Du, with the second highest shareholding. Therefore, the role of Chairman should be taken up by Big Brother Du."

Lin Yi's reasoning made sense. Originally, when Lin Yuluo was chosen, it was because she had the most shares in the company, which naturally made her the Chairman. Any opposition from others was futile. Now that Lin Yuluo had stepped down, it was only right that Du Kongting should take over.

"I also think President Du is quite a suitable candidate."

The speaker, to everyone's surprise, was none other than Zhuang Buxian, who had been quiet all along. Zhuang Buxian was famously uncompetitive and was the third-largest shareholder, yet he seemed almost invisible in the group. Now living a quiet life at home, he would hardly appear if it weren't for the shareholder's meeting.

With support from the two major shareholders and the two biggest competitors, no one else felt it appropriate to say anything, and it appeared that Du Kongting's appointment as Chairman was a done deal.

Du Kongting had never expected things to go so smoothly, utterly beyond his expectations. He had thought Zhuang Buxian and Li Yi would be his biggest rivals, but to his surprise, both competitors backed him up. It was as if heaven was on his side.

"I object!"

Suddenly, a voice interrupted Du Kongting's pleasant daydreams. Everyone turned towards the speaker, and it was none other than Ling Zhenfei.

"Ling Zhenfei, why is it you again? You're not part of our company, why are you always talking so much? The selection of our Group's Chairman has nothing to do with you."

Liu Yang glared at Ling Zhenfei angrily. He was one of Du Kongting's people, and Du Kongting becoming Chairman would greatly benefit him, so Ling Zhenfei's objection immediately made him furious.

"Anyone can become Chairman, of course, that doesn't concern me, but can you really let a murderer and drug trafficker become your Chairman?"

Ling Zhenfei's words were shocking, and no one knew what he really meant.

"What murderer? What drug trafficker? Ling Zhenfei, you must be responsible for your words. If you dare to falsely accuse me, you will not get away with it." Du Kongting felt uneasy after hearing Ling Zhenfei mention a drug trafficker and a murderer, sensing that something was very strange about today's events.

"Of course, I wouldn't wrong anyone, just as I wouldn't be wronged by you. What I mean is, Du Kongting is not only a murderer but also a drug dealer in cahoots with foreign forces."

Whether for personal reasons or on principle, Ling Zhenfei did not want Du Kongting to become Chairman. It was a matter originally to be announced by the police, but at this point, he had no choice but to speak out.

"Ling Zhenfei, you're really slandering me. Do you have any evidence? Be careful, or I'll sue you."

Du Kongting was furious. Becoming Chairman of Lin's Group was his goal, and now that he was so close to achieving it, Ling Zhenfei was causing him trouble. How could he not be angry?

"Ling Zhenfei, what are you talking about? Do you have evidence?"

Lin Yuluo was also a bit shocked and asked Ling Zhenfei in a low voice.

"Don't worry, I wouldn't speak without evidence."

Ling Zhenfei indeed had the evidence in hand, and Guo Qing'an was already on his way. He believed that he wouldn't be long before his arrival, so in the meantime, he decided to keep Du Kongting under control.

"I'm sure everyone finds it hard to believe that this well-mannered beast in front of us could be a murderer and drug trafficker. Why don't I introduce him to you all?"

"Ling Zhenfei, I'm warning you. If you don't have any evidence and you defame someone, I'll make sure you regret it."

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