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Feeling humiliated, Shi Xiaomeng stood up angrily and prepared to leave the box that made him feel depressed.

At this time, his fists were clenched and his knuckles were white. He was obviously angry and humiliated by Cheng Shengen's proposal.

However, the moment he turned around, Cheng Shengen spoke slowly, "Xiao Meng, don't leave in a hurry. Sit down and let's talk."

Shi Xiaomeng stopped and said coldly, "Director Cheng, I think we have nothing more to talk about. Shen Bing is my girlfriend, and I won't use her to exchange for any benefits."

Cheng Shengen smiled, a hint of amusement in his tone, "Xiao Meng, you're a smart person, why are you so impulsive? I know you have deep feelings for Shen Bing, but can feelings be eaten? What kind of future can you give her? Living in a rented house, squeezing on the subway, worrying about food and clothing every day? Is this the love you want?"

"I am now the vice president of Xingchen Hai. I am able to give Shen Bing the life she wants."

"Hmph! I admit that Su Ning is indeed very mysterious. He is most likely the son of a political bigwig. However, Xingchen Dahai is still a makeshift team. If Su Ning ever loses interest in playing, you and Yang Zixi may be directly reduced to your original form."

"..." Shi Xiaomeng's body stiffened slightly.

Cheng Shengen's words were like a knife, piercing his sore spot, and this was also what he was most worried about.

Because Shi Xiaomeng is too insecure, after enjoying today's success, he no longer wants to be a workhorse in the workplace.

He turned around and stared at Cheng Shengen fiercely, "Director Cheng, what do you want to say?"

Cheng Shengen then pulled out a new contract from his bag and pushed it in front of Shi Xiaomeng with a half-smile. "This is another contract I prepared for you. As long as you sign it, all of Dade Group's advertising business will be handed over to Xingchen Dahai. In addition, I will make you the vice president of Dade Group with an annual salary of two million and equity dividends. These terms are sincere enough, right?"

Shi Xiaomeng looked at the contract on the table, but his heart was in turmoil.

He knew that such an opportunity was rare, and if he missed it, he might never have it again in his life.

But what about Shen Bing? Can he really give up on her?
Cheng Shengen noticed Shi Xiaomeng's hesitation and continued, "Xiaomeng, you are still young and have a long way to go. Love is important, but reality is more important. Without money, you can't even protect yourself, so how can you protect Shen Bing? Instead of letting her suffer with you, it's better to let her go and let her live a better life."

“…” Shi Xiaomeng was silent.

He knew that Cheng Shengen was right, but could he really make such a choice?
……

A few days later, Shi Xiaomeng finally made a decision.

He asked Shen Bing to meet him in a cafe with a serious expression.

"Xiao Meng, what's wrong with you? You look so ugly." Shen Bing asked with concern.

Shi Xiaomeng lowered his head, not daring to look her in the eye, "Girl, I have something to tell you."

Shen Bing was stunned for a moment, and suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart, "What's the matter?"

Shi Xiaomeng took a deep breath and said with difficulty, "Let's...break up."

Shen Bing's face turned pale instantly, and her voice trembled a little, "Xiao Meng, are you kidding me? Why are you saying this suddenly?"

Shi Xiaomeng clenched his fists and tried to calm himself down. "Girl, I know this is very sudden for you, but I have thought it through. The gap between us is too big, and I can't give you the future you want. Rather than letting you suffer with me, it's better to let go and let you live a better life."

Shen Bing's tears immediately welled up, "Xiao Meng, what are you talking about? I don't care about the future, I just want to be with you!"

Shi Xiaomeng shook his head, his tone filled with determination. "Girl, don't be silly. Reality is cruel. Without money, we can't do anything. I don't want you to live a hard life with me."

Shen Bing grabbed his hand and cried, "Xiao Meng, I don't care! We can work hard together and fight together! Don't give up on me, okay?"

Shi Xiaomeng shook off her hand and stood up. "I'm sorry, girl, I've made up my mind. You should move out of my rental house, and we... let it end here."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Shen Bing sitting there alone, tears streaming down her face.

Su Ning was shocked when he heard the news that Shi Xiaomeng and Shen Bing broke up.

Naturally, it is understood that Shi Xiaomeng has established contact with Cheng Shengen just like in the original drama, and used Shen Bing in exchange for that illusory future.

Su Ning immediately found Shi Xiaomeng and asked in disbelief, "Xiaomeng, are you crazy? Why did you break up with Shen Bing? What benefits did Cheng Shengen give you?"

Shi Xiaomeng smiled bitterly, "Suning, I know you're doing this for my own good, but I've made up my mind. Reality is cruel. Without money, I can't do anything. I don't want Shen Bing to suffer with me."

Su Ning was so angry that he kept shaking his head. "Xiao Meng, you really disappoint me. I thought you would stick to it for love, but I didn't expect you to choose to compromise."

Shi Xiaomeng lowered his head, his voice a little hoarse, "Suning, you don't understand. I don't have the background and ability like you, I can only rely on myself. Cheng Shengen gave me an opportunity, and I don't want to miss it."

Su Ning sighed and patted his shoulder, "Xiao Meng, I hope you won't regret it."

Shi Xiaomeng nodded, then handed a list to Su Ning, "Mr. Su, this is a list of my former colleagues at Hu's Advertising. They are all capable, you can consider recruiting them."

Su Ning took the list and said helplessly, "Okay, since you've made up your mind, I won't say much. This is a commission reward of 500,000 yuan, take it."

Shi Xiaomeng took the check, but he didn't feel any joy in his heart.

He knew that he had embarked on a path of no return.

Soon Shen Bing moved out of Shi Xiaomeng's rental house and moved into Lin Xia's house.

Lin Xia felt distressed when she saw Shen Bing's haggard appearance.

"Shen Bing, don't be sad. Shi Xiaomeng, that bastard, is not worth your sadness." Lin Xia comforted.

Shen Bing shook her head, her voice a little hoarse: "Lin Xia, you don't understand. Xiao Meng and I have been together for so many years, I thought we would always be together, but I didn't expect..."

Lin Xia sighed and patted her shoulder. "Shen Bing, don't think about it. Since he has made his choice, don't worry about it anymore. You still have me. I will always be with you."

Shen Bing nodded and forced a smile: "Thank you, Lin Xia."

When Cheng Feng heard the news that Shen Bing and Shi Xiaomeng had broken up, he was both surprised and secretly happy.

He found Lin Xia and asked tentatively, "Lin Xia, Shen Bing and Shi Xiaomeng broke up. Did you know?"

Lin Xia gave him a cold look and said, "I know, what's wrong?"

Cheng Feng smiled, with a hint of expectation in his tone, "Lin Xia, don't get me wrong. I just think that since they have broken up, Shen Bing might consider someone else."

Lin Xia sneered, "Cheng Feng, stop dreaming. Shen Bing is in a bad mood now, don't disturb her."

Cheng Feng shrugged and said indifferently, "Okay, I'm just talking casually."

At this time, Su Ning also specifically found the heroine Shen Bing, "Shen Bing, I heard about you and Shi Xiaomeng. Now that Shi Xiaomeng has resigned from Xingchen Dahai, you are not going to quit as well, are you?"

"No! Mr. Su, I will continue to work hard."

"Where do you live now?"

"Lin Xia's home."

"Lin Xia's social circle is too complicated, and she's just a bar girl. You'd better keep a certain distance from her in the future."

"Huh? No way? Suning, maybe you're overthinking it?"

"Here is the key to the company's talent apartment. You must rely on yourself, especially women. Otherwise, you will just be toys in the eyes of others."

"Thank you, Mr. Su." "Do you want to know why Shi Xiaomeng broke up with you?"

"Boss Su, you... you know?"

"Some time ago, the complaints against Xingchen Dahai had a huge impact on Dade Group, so Cheng Shengen wanted to poach Shi Xiaomeng to punish us. Plus, he knew Cheng Feng liked you, so he asked Shi Xiaomeng to sign an agreement to give up you and promised to give Shi Xiaomeng the position of vice president of Dade Group, with an annual salary of two million, a car and an apartment."

"What? Am I just the commodity they trade back and forth?"

"Shen Bing, this world is big, but also small. If you really choose Cheng Feng, you might just become a commodity for a man to trade."

"Mr. Su, I understand what you mean. Thank you for telling me these things."

"Well, let's get to work!"

"Yes! President Su."

……

At the same time, Wu Di and Wu Mei were having dinner with the bank's President Ouyang in a high-end restaurant.

With her social skills, Wu Mei coaxed President Ouyang into a happy mood and even agreed to give a large order to their company.

Wu Di felt a little distressed when he saw Wu Mei drinking one glass after another.

Then he couldn't help but approach Wu Mei and whispered to her, "Mr. Wu, don't drink too much. It's not good for your health."

Wu Mei smiled, with a hint of teasing in her tone, "Why, are you feeling sorry for me?"

Wu Di nodded and said seriously, "Yeah, I don't want you to hurt yourself for work."

Wu Mei was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Wu Di, you are such a good person. However, the business world is like a battlefield, and sometimes you have to fight."

Wu Di sighed and took the wine glass, "Then I'll drink it, you drink less."

Wu Mei looked at his profile and suddenly felt a warmth in her heart.

She knew that although Wu Di could be rigid at times, his concern was genuine.

After the dinner, Wu Di helped the slightly drunk Wu Mei out of the restaurant.

At this time, Suning was already waiting at the restaurant door. He then carried the drunk Wu Mei into the Aston Martin and sped towards their love nest.

Wu Di looked at the Aston Martin's taillights, his heart filled with complicated emotions...

……

After Shi Xiaomeng left Starry Sea, he did not completely cut off contact with Suning.

On the contrary, the two reached a tacit cooperative relationship in private.

Shi Xiaomeng is well aware of the internal situation of Hu Advertising, while Suning has strong financial and resource support.

The two hit it off and decided to work together to poach the core team of Hu Advertising.

One night, Shi Xiaomeng met with several core employees of Hu Advertising.

In a secluded cafe, he got straight to the point. "Everyone, I know you're having a tough time at Hu's Advertising. The company's internal management is chaotic, resources are unevenly allocated, and your talents are being buried."

One of the designers smiled bitterly and said, "Xiao Meng, you're right, but what can we do? The market is down right now, and job-hopping is too risky."

Shi Xiaomeng smiled slightly and took out a contract from his bag. "This is an offer from Xingchen Dahai. The salary is twice what you have now, and there are also equity incentives. Suning personally promised that as long as you come, resources and opportunities will be tilted towards you."

“…” Several employees looked at each other, with a hint of excitement in their eyes.

Then Shi Xiaomeng continued in a very tempting tone, saying, "Hu's Advertising is on the decline. Why should you sink with it? Come to Xingchenhai and let's grow bigger and stronger together."

In the end, several core employees signed contracts and decided to switch to Xingchen Haihai.

Hu's Advertising lost most of its backbones overnight and immediately fell into the predicament of shutdown.

At the same time, Suning's actions in the stock market also attracted the attention of Shao Huayang and Wu Wei.

Shao Huayang sat in his office, staring at the stock market chart on the computer screen, realizing that the stock market had become increasingly turbulent recently.

"Please pay more attention to Dade Group's stocks."

"Yes! Mr. Shao."

Wu Wei was also watching the stock market trends with a frown on his face. His assistant beside him looked at him with confusion, "Boss Wu, have you noticed? Someone is buying up a large number of Dade Group's outstanding shares."

Wu Wei nodded and said in a serious tone, "Yes, and the method is very covert. If we hadn't been watching us the whole time, we wouldn't have noticed it at all."

"Mr. Wu, it looks like someone is planning to take action against the Dade Group. Do you want to find out who this person is?"

Wu Wei shook his head. "It's still necessary for now, but the other party's financial strength cannot be underestimated. We have to be careful. Now is not the time to cause trouble."

"Yes! Mr. Wu, I understand what to do."

……

However, Suning did not stop.

He got evidence of Vice President Liang's corruption and bribery from Lu Manjia, the financial director of Dade Group.

Late one night, Suning met with Vice President Liang in a private club.

As Vice President Liang entered the room, his face turned pale. "Boss Su, what do you mean?"

Su Ning pushed a stack of documents in front of him and said calmly, "Vice President Liang, if this evidence is handed over to the police, what do you think will happen to you?"

Vice President Liang's forehead was sweating, and his voice was trembling. "Boss Su, what...what do you want?"

Su Ning smiled, his tone tinged with a hint of threat. "It's simple. I want you to secretly transfer your shares to me, and then continue to hold them openly on my behalf. In addition, you have to help me contact other shareholders and convince them to sell their shares to me."

Vice President Liang gritted his teeth and finally nodded helplessly, "Okay, I promise you. But you have to ensure my safety."

Su Ning stood up and patted his shoulder. "Don't worry, as long as you do as I say, I will not only keep you safe, but also give you a generous reward. After all, when I take over the Dade Group, someone will need to manage it. As long as you can work well for me, it is not impossible for you to become the chairman of the Dade Group."

"Thank you, Mr. Su."

Vice President Liang naturally understood that this was Suning's pie in the sky, but he seemed to have no other choice now.

……

(End of this chapter)