Xiao Mingyue hurriedly rushed to the company.
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Mingyue Pharmaceutical Group.
Founded single-handedly by Xiao Mingyue, the company is valued at tens of billions and is the largest pharmaceutical company in Magic City.
The company had consumed an enormous amount of her time and energy; she could not afford to let anything go wrong.
"President Xiao... you..."
As Xiao Mingyue stepped out of her car and walked towards the building, her secretary, who had been anxiously waiting at the entrance, approached her.
The secretary first called out, then looked surprisedly at her face.
Xiao Mingyue, driven by urgency, had not bothered to cover her cheek.
On her delicate, fair face, a palm print was highly noticeable.
"Update me on the company's situation..." At this moment, what else could Xiao Mingyue care about? She hurriedly walked inside, asking her secretary about the situation as she did.
"Ah... Well, President Xiao..." The secretary quickly averted her eyes from her face and began explaining the challenging circumstances facing Mingyue Pharmaceutical Group.
Listening to the details, Xiao Mingyue felt as if a chill had swept through her.
Too ruthless!
The company's pharmaceutical products had been completely blocked, from production to sales.
Funds frozen, banks knocking at the door for repayments...
They were forcing her into a corner.
As she entered the company, Xiao Mingyue took a quick glance around.
Many uniformed security personnel were present, as were staff from the safety inspection department.
And there, seated, was a middle-aged man she was all too familiar with—the president of a certain bank she often interacted with.
Employees were forced to halt work and stood around, unsure of what to do.
Seeing this, Xiao Mingyue felt somewhat dizzy.
"Xiao... President Xiao is back."
Someone shouted, and the noise in the lobby instantly quieted down.
Authorities and officials swarmed her.
"President Xiao, your company's products are suspected of violations and pose safety risks; please cooperate with our investigation."
"President Xiao, we've found serious issues with your company's finances, which have now been frozen..."
"President Xiao, isn't it time to repay your last loan from xxx bank?"
All were confrontational, and Xiao Mingyue's heart sank further.
Taking a deep breath, and overcoming her initial panic, Xiao Mingyue gradually calmed down.
"Everyone, please hold on. I have urgent matters to address right now. By tomorrow... by tomorrow at the latest, I, Xiao Mingyue, will provide you with an answer."
It goes without saying that Xiao Mingyue had a reputation as a formidable CEO.
Her long-standing credibility was enough to stabilize the situation. The crowd, sensing this, also quieted down.
Their agenda wasn't to arrest her, but to legally pressure her.
The bank president watched Xiao Mingyue with a complicated expression.
He knew that she was in serious trouble this time. He couldn't fathom what powerful figure she had angered.
If she doesn't yield to them, resolving the issue by tomorrow would be the least of her concerns; her company might even cease to exist.
...
After pacifying these confrontational people, Xiao Mingyue turned to her staff.
"Everyone, please remain calm. The company is indeed facing some difficulties right now, but don't worry. I, Xiao Mingyue, built the Mingyue Pharmaceutical Group from the ground up, weathering countless challenges. We've always pulled through."
"Currently, we are the largest pharmaceutical group in Magic City. What obstacles can't we overcome?"
"I hope everyone stays calm. United, we will get through this."
"Now, please return to your cabins and await further updates."
Xiao Mingyue's impassioned speech seemed almost magical, calming the anxious hearts of her staff.
They obediently followed her instructions and returned to their workstations.
On the surface, Xiao Mingyue remained composed, but inwardly, she was far from relaxed.
She knew she was in serious trouble this time.
A single misstep could destroy the company to which she had devoted so much.
Back in her office, Xiao Mingyue locked herself in, contemplating how to deal with the current situation.
The problems she now faced were beyond what her business acumen alone could resolve.
Even her family connections couldn't solve them.
There's still one more option—
Xiao Mingyue's gaze falls on the phone on her desk.
In that moment, she thinks of her business partners and those wealthy suitors who pursued her. These people are all part of the upper echelons of Magic City.
Collectively, they hold immense power.
Even if Xu Hao has considerable influence, could he really contend with the entirety of Magic City's elite?
With that thought, Xiao Mingyue hurriedly picks up her phone and dials a number.
This person is her company's biggest business partner, with whom she has a close and amicable relationship.
"President Xiao, what do I owe the pleasure of your call today? We haven't reached our monthly collaboration point, have we?"
"President Liu, it's not about our ongoing partnership. My company is currently facing some issues. Could I ask for your help?"
Uttering these words nearly drained half of Xiao Mingyue's energy.
When has she ever needed to ask anyone for help?
"What? Who in the world dares to cause you trouble, President Xiao? With the relationship between our two companies, we'll definitely help each other out." Hearing his response, Xiao Mingyue felt somewhat relieved and promptly explained the situation. She even mentioned her conflict with Xu Hao—there was no point hiding it.
However, after hearing her words, the phone went silent.
Finally, a dry voice responded: "I'm sorry, President Xiao, but I can't assist you with this matter. Our future collaborations are hereby canceled..."
Beep, beep, beep—
Disbelief filled Xiao Mingyue's face.
How long has it been?
How long since anyone hung up on her?
And the message she got from the call left her feeling even colder.
This was a business partner she had a decent relationship with.
Upon hearing of her company's troubles, he immediately distanced himself from her.
What did that say?
He also couldn't afford to offend Xu Hao.
With a bitter feeling in her heart, Xiao Mingyue dialed another number.
The call connected.
Xiao Mingyue repeated her previous plea for help.
This time, however, she didn't even receive a refusal; the call was simply disconnected.
After making several more calls in succession, Xiao Mingyue slumped into her office chair.
Despite the heat of July, she felt a profound coldness in her heart.
A sense of despair began to engulf her...