Chapter 1401 - 1399: Used as Pawns
The security team’s actions were swift; they immediately came down and arrested these people.
When constructing the entire Longyu Mansion, security was treated as the utmost priority. The selected personnel were mostly retired guards with strong physical qualities and execution skills.
After these people were apprehended, Ye Xin then brought Wei Xueqing out of the car.
They approached these people.
When these people saw Wei Xueqing, they began cursing loudly.
"You fox spirit! You’ve cost us our money, even as ghosts we won’t let you get away!"
"Damned bitch! Monopolizing the market, cutting off our income, even if we die, we’ll drag you down with us!"
"You’ve ruined my family! My child is only six years old!"
...
Everyone was gritting their teeth, as if Wei Xueqing had done something outrageously unacceptable.
Wei Xueqing felt incredulous, and a nameless pain welled up inside her.
She hadn’t done anything, so why did these people hate her so much?
Ye Xin snorted coldly, glancing around at the crowd, and asked, "You say she monopolizes, what business are you in? How have we harmed your interests?"
"It’s a monopoly! Monopolies harm all of our interests!"
"It’s because of her that we’re not making any money!"
"She’s the reason I went bankrupt!"
...
Ye Xin snorted coldly, pointing at one person and asked, "You, what do you do?"
"I’m running a supermarket!" the person replied confidently.
"Supermarket?" Ye Xin slightly frowned, "You run a large supermarket?"
The person looked a bit embarrassed, "I... a neighborhood supermarket."
"Neighborhood supermarket?" Ye Xin widened her eyes, "Then what does that have to do with us? We don’t operate neighborhood supermarkets!"
"I..." The person was too embarrassed to speak.
Ye Xin let out a mocking laugh, her gaze shifted to the person who had smashed the car with a brick, "What about you? What industry are you in?"
"I was in the printing business, originally doing quite well, with over 200 people under my charge. I once had two villas in the east district and seven properties in the city. But now, my factory is bankrupt, wages are overdue, my villas and houses have all been mortgaged to the bank for loans, and now I’m penniless, still having elderly and children to support! It’s all because of you! Because of you and Longyu Group!" the person said angrily.
Ye Xin frowned with doubt, looking at Wei Xueqing, "Xueqing, I recall we have a paper mill, but I don’t remember having a printing business?"
Regarding Longyu Group’s industries, Ye Xin still had some understanding.
Wei Xueqing slightly nodded, frowning and said, "That’s right, we have a paper mill, a dye factory, but we don’t have a printing factory, we only supply raw materials."
"Oh!" Ye Xin nodded, looked at the person, "Did you hear that? We don’t do printing, only supply raw materials. Is it because our materials were too expensive? As far as I know, during our group company’s reorganization period, almost all products were processed at near-cost prices to stabilize the industry. Are you suggesting that because our prices were too low, it led to your company’s bankruptcy?"
"This..." The person was at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond.
Being told by Ye Xin, his factory’s bankruptcy had nothing to do with Longyu Group.
"I have to ask then!" Ye Xin said coldly, "Why did your factory go bankrupt?"
"It was... because someone used low prices to steal all of our clients... And none of the clients dared renew contracts with us, saying they feared some big conglomerate." The person stammered.
"Ha!" Ye Xin snorted coldly, "We don’t even operate a printing industry, so it has nothing to do with us! On the contrary, we hope your company grows so that you will use more raw materials! Do you still think your company’s bankruptcy is related to our group?"
"I..."
"You don’t need to say anything, facts speak louder than words, don’t they?" Ye Xin sneered.
The person lowered his head, full of regret.
Ye Xin looked at the others, "No matter what industry you’re in or what business you’re doing, I can responsibly tell you, your bankruptcy, your company closure has nothing to do with our group! If you want to know why, I can tell you clearly! Before Longyu Group integrated these industries, they existed under control by some big conglomerates and families, and you were fine. We haven’t done any expansion or invasion, so you wouldn’t be affected. The bankruptcy is a societal phenomenon. If a hundred percent of industries succeeded, who’d work for others? Entrepreneurship has risks, and investment needs caution, you all should understand! Coming over to cause trouble, isn’t that being manipulated by someone with intentions?"
The crowd listened, falling into complete silence.
They also realized they seemed to have been used as tools.
Ye Xin said softly, "Everyone’s an adult, taking responsibility for one’s actions is necessary! Since you came to cause trouble, be prepared to face consequences! Qingqing, let’s go!"
Ye Xin grabbed Wei Xueqing and headed toward the elevator.
Wei Xueqing was still in a somewhat bewildered state.
Sitting in the elevator, Wei Xueqing gradually gathered herself, looking at Ye Xin in surprise, "Xinxin, you’re amazing!"
Ye Xin smiled slightly, "Dealing with these people, you need to be tough and leave them speechless."
Wei Xueqing sighed, "Seeing these people unable to speak is truly satisfying! But, you’re so familiar with Longyu Group’s industries, it seems you’ve done a lot of homework!"
Actually, Wei Xueqing felt a bit uneasy inside.
Her sole advantage with Yang Chen was her business talent.
But now, Ye Xin was so proficient in this field, would Yang Chen still need her in the future?
Ye Xin smiled faintly and said, "Yes, I’ve learned a bit, but not much, looking at all these data feels a bit taxing on the brain cells."
Wei Xueqing felt relieved while also smiling at Ye Xin, "These numbers are all money! Are you not interested in money either!"
Ye Xin thought for a moment and shook her head, "Not interested! To be honest, I don’t have a concept of money. In my mind, money is just a bunch of data, and I don’t feel anything for it. I remember my fondest desire for money was when I was a kid, my dad gave me some change to buy snacks, then I felt money was such a good thing. But now, I really don’t feel anything about money."
"..." Wei Xueqing’s mouth twitched slightly, "Haha!"
She really didn’t know what to say.
How could there be such a person in the world?
Is this attracting ire?
At this moment, she really wanted to pinch Ye Xin hard!