Chapter 18: If You Dare, Shoot Chicken Shit All Over My Face!

Upon hearing Liu Hanming's words, Xiao Sheng, who was standing there, retracted his somewhat exaggerated expression and slowly turned around. However, he showed no sign of embarrassment as he addressed the two:

"Twenty-eighth floor? I could have sworn I saw something unusual here through the electronic eye. Did I get it wrong? My apologies, please carry on. I'll review the footage again..." Hearing this, Liu Hanming's brows furrowed, and his expression instantly darkened. Raising his voice, he snapped at Xiao Sheng, who was about to turn away:

"Which department are you from? Electronic eye? How dare you install surveillance equipment in the chairman's office of Huaxin? You must have a death wish!" What Liu Hanming was most concerned about wasn't whether there was surveillance in the room, but rather, if what this young man said was true, then his recent arrogant behavior might have been recorded. If someone with ulterior motives used this to stir up trouble at the shareholders' meeting, it could severely undermine the advantage his family currently held. After all, some things, even if everyone knows about them, are entirely different when said out loud! With that in mind, Liu Hanming strode toward Xiao Sheng, reaching out to grab him.

Xiao Sheng, still smiling, allowed Liu Hanming to tug at his suit. His expression remained simple and sincere as he softly replied:

"Brother, you're asking who I am? Allow me to formally introduce myself. My surname is Xiao, and my given name is Sheng. I am Chairman Chen's personal bodyguard..."

"Bodyguard? So you're from the security department? Why would the security department's reach extend to..."

"I think you misunderstood me. I am Chairman Chen's personal bodyguard, not an employee of Huaxin, nor am I subject to Huaxin's regulations. I was hired at a high salary by Chairman Chen's father. For the foreseeable future, all of Ms. Chen Shuyuan's daily arrangements, including her safety, will be under my purview. Of course, if my employer's physical, mental, or emotional well-being is threatened, I have the authority to take direct action against the perpetrator. That is my duty... Brother, do you understand now?" With that, Xiao Sheng casually pushed away Liu Hanming's hand, which was still gripping his suit, his demeanor relaxed but undeniably arrogant.

Hearing this, Liu Hanming was stunned, momentarily at a loss for words. He abruptly turned to Chen Shuyuan, his voice cold and stern:

"Chairman Chen, what is the meaning of this?" Assessing the situation, as any seasoned executive would, Chen Shuyuan glanced at Liu Hanming and offered a professional smile, replying calmly:

"Vice President Liu, this arrangement was made by my father. As his daughter, I have no right to refuse. After all, when Huaxin was first established, my father, despite being at odds with my mother, contributed 15% of the company's shares through technical investment. Although the contract states that he does not hold dominant voting rights in shareholder meetings, he retains the rights to dividends, profit-sharing, and withdrawal of investment. I apologize, but in a sense, I was forced to accept this arrangement..." Hearing this, Xiao Sheng, who was about to leave the room, was overjoyed.

'So, Chairman Chen's father has handed me a sword of authority! The power to withdraw 15% of Huaxin's shares is no small matter. If he were to pull that off, it would be a devastating blow to Huaxin, which is already surrounded by enemies. The feeling of having power is just so damn good...' Chen Shuyuan's words caused Liu Hanming's face to twitch uncontrollably. He now understood why his own father, despite his arrogance, had never dared to force a coup. The elusive old man of the Chen family had long planted this seed, fearing that his daughter wouldn't be able to control the old guard at Huaxin.

Standing in the middle of the office, Liu Hanming glared venomously at Xiao Sheng, who had already left the room, his mind racing with calculations. Then, suppressing his malice, he turned back to Chen Shuyuan with a bright smile and said:

"In that case, I won't disturb you any further, Chairman Chen. I hope you can expedite the implementation of the resolutions from today's board meeting. After all, next week, the Kawashita trading group from Japan will be visiting Hong Kong to discuss a trade partnership with Huaxin. This is a deal my father worked tirelessly to secure, and I wouldn't want any unforeseen factors to jeopardize the negotiations." With that, Liu Hanming gave a polite nod and strode out of the office without a second glance.

Standing in front of her desk, Chen Shuyuan clenched her pen tightly, her brow twitching slightly. It was clear that Liu Hanming's words carried a veiled threat.

As he passed by Xiao Sheng's desk, Liu Hanming deliberately paused, looking down at Xiao Sheng with a condescending gaze, a faint smirk on his lips. He said lightly:

"Do your job properly..."

"Of course, no need for you to worry about that, Vice President Liu. It's my duty."

"Be careful walking at night. Accidents can happen."

"Don't worry, I live and eat with Chairman Chen. We'll be just fine..."

"Is that so? I'm just afraid things might not go so well for you..."

"Oh? Vice President Liu, your words are a bit cryptic. How exactly might things not go well for me?" Hearing this, Liu Hanming's smile grew even more sinister. He rubbed his neck, the threat unmistakable. After making this gesture, he turned to leave, but Xiao Sheng, who had slowly risen to his feet, casually remarked:

"Thanks for the warning, Vice President Liu. If you dare, shoot chicken shit all over my face! I'll take it..." Xiao Sheng's almost blatant insult left Liu Hanming fuming, but with his current momentum clearly inferior to Xiao Sheng's, he could only point a trembling finger at Xiao Sheng before storming out of the chairman's office with a loud slam.

Leaning back in his chair, Xiao Sheng continued picking his nose. When he noticed Dai Muxue's stunned expression, he stopped what he was doing, leaned forward, and said with a mischievous grin:

"Don't idolize me. I'm just a legend..."

"Pfft..." Dai Muxue quickly raised her hand, pretending to resume her work, her face full of disdain. But deep down, she was shocked. This guy really was a reckless fool...

"Darling, don't forget our bet. I might come to collect at any moment..." With that, Xiao Sheng licked his lips, and Dai Muxue's face turned pale as she lowered her head. Just then, Chen Shuyuan emerged from the inner office, her expression cold as she said to Xiao Sheng:

"Come in for a moment..." Hearing the beautiful chairman's summons, Xiao Sheng immediately stood up and followed Chen Shuyuan's alluring figure into the office, making sure to close the door tightly behind him...