Sober and beautiful, my husband and son begged for my forgiveness on their knees.

Looking at his assistant and Ning Yao, Lu Yunchang knew he wouldn't get away with this today, so he could only mutter under his breath, "Fine, you wait and see, this isn't over!"

He slunk away from the hospital.

Ning Yao held the weeping Lu Mingjin, looking completely bewildered.

Seeing this, the assistant gently comforted him, "President Ning, please don't worry, I'll tell you everything that has happened during this time."

The assistant helped Ning Yao sit down on a chair next to her, and she took a deep breath and began to tell the story of how Lu Jingmo left the country in a huff.

Speaking of the horrific car accident, his voice choked with emotion: "President Ning, when President Lu learned of your accident, he was extremely anxious and rushed back immediately."

"But because of the immense mental stress, he collapsed after returning home and remains unconscious. That guy Lu Yunchang took advantage of President Lu's collapse to try and seize the company, and even laid a hand on the young master."

Ning Yao listened, her eyes reddening, and she hugged Lu Mingjin tightly with heartache, feeling extremely angry at Lu Yunchang's actions.

After understanding the situation, Ning Yao knew that the Lu Group was in imminent danger. Despite her weakened state, she took action that very day.

She first contacted the company's public relations team and issued a statement, which temporarily stabilized public opinion.

As the statement was released, Ning Yao rubbed her aching temples, thinking to herself, "This is just the first step."

The next day, Ning Yao ignored the doctor's advice and insisted on coming to the company. The atmosphere in the conference room was heavy and oppressive.

As soon as she sat down, a shareholder made sarcastic remarks.

"President Ning, you've just recovered from a serious illness. Why aren't you resting in the hospital? What are you doing at the company? How much do you, a woman, know about company matters?"

Ning Yao raised her eyes, her gaze calm.

"Everyone, I know you have some doubts about me, but the Lu family is facing a crisis right now, and this is not the time for internal division. I have been with Jingmo for so many years, and I know the company's business inside and out."

Another shareholder slammed the document on the table, stood up, and shouted, "That sounds nice!"

"The company's stock has plummeted, and President Lu is unconscious. Who will protect our interests? If we don't get a satisfactory answer today, I'm going to sell my shares!"

Immediately, voices of agreement rose and fell, and many shareholders threatened to sell their shares, turning the meeting room into chaos.

Ning Yao looked at the restless shareholders in front of her, took a deep breath, and slowly spoke.

"Everyone, selling off stocks will only plunge the Lu Group into a deeper crisis, which will not benefit any of us. I already have a preliminary plan to deal with this. As long as we work together, the Lu Group will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty."

However, her words did not quell the doubts of the crowd; the questioning and cursing continued.

Ning Yao secretly clenched the hem of her clothes. She knew this was going to be a tough battle, but she couldn't back down, for Lu Jingmo, for the Lu family, and for their family.

After the meeting, Ning Yao returned to her office, rubbing her throbbing temples as she pondered how to deal with the situation.

During this time, Lu Yunchang was not idle either. He made contacts everywhere and, with sweet words and promises of generous benefits, won over several shareholders with wavering resolve.

He sat in a luxurious hotel suite, confidently telling the shareholders, "Don't worry, once I become chairman, you'll all reap the rewards. The Lu Group is in a mess because of Ning Yao and Lu Jingmo; only I can save the company. When that happens, your dividends will double!"

Hearing these tempting promises, the shareholders nodded in agreement. Encouraged by Lu Yunchang, they became restless and attempted to force Lu Yunchang to become chairman at the board meeting.

Soon, the second board meeting was held.

Lu Yunchang, accompanied by the shareholders he had bribed, swaggered into the conference room, his eyes filled with smugness and provocation.

At the very beginning of the meeting, Lu Yunchang couldn't wait to launch his attack.

“Ning Yao, look at the company’s current situation. The stock price keeps falling. You simply don’t have the ability to lead Lu’s out of this predicament. I propose that I take over as chairman. I am confident that I can revitalize Lu’s.”

As he spoke, he glanced at Ning Yao with disdain.

Faced with Lu Yunchang's sudden attack, Ning Yao remained calm and composed. She smiled slightly and clapped her hands.

The conference room door was pushed open, and a lawyer in a smart suit walked in, carrying a thick file bag.

Ning Yao stood up, her gaze sweeping across the entire room, her voice steady.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know some people want to sell their stocks and find other ways to make a living. I brought my lawyer here today to tell you that no matter who sells, I will buy them all on the spot."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Shareholder A stared wide-eyed, saying incredulously, "How dare she? Where did she get so much money?"

Shareholder B panicked and muttered to himself, "This is troublesome. I wanted to jump on the bandwagon and make a quick buck, but what am I going to do now?"

The shareholder who had been the most vocal earlier was now deathly pale.

He thought that selling the stock would threaten Ning Yao, but he didn't expect Ning Yao to have such courage and choose to acquire the entire company directly.

Ning Yao looked at that shareholder, her eyes filled with a hint of coldness.

"You were so determined to sell your stocks before, now I'm ready, you can do it."

The shareholder stood there awkwardly, unsure whether to move forward or backward, his face alternating between red and white.

He stammered, "I...I was just saying that in a fit of anger. How can you just throw it away like that?"

Those retail shareholders who were won over by Lu Yunchang and were too proud to back down are now in a difficult position.

They had hoped to gain some benefits by following Lu Yunchang, but they didn't expect Ning Yao to be so ruthless.

Ning Yao looked at the shareholders and said without any mercy, "Since you all have no confidence in the Lu family, then there is no need for you to stay in the company."

"From this day forward, these shareholders whose shares I acquired are no longer members of the Lu family. Please proceed!"

After saying that, she made a gesture of invitation.

Lu Yunchang was furious as Ning Yao easily defused the situation he had meticulously planned.

He slammed his hand on the table and roared, "Ning Yao, don't get cocky, this isn't over!"

At this moment, shareholder A suddenly turned his anger towards Lu Yunchang, saying, "Lu Yunchang, didn't you say it was foolproof? What are we going to do now? If my shares are acquired, I'm completely finished!"

Shareholder B chimed in, "That's right! Didn't you confidently say you could handle it? Now you've really put us in a terrible situation!"

Looking at these shareholders who had suddenly turned against him, Lu Yunchang was both angry and anxious: "What do you know? This was just an accident. I had everything planned out perfectly!"

Shareholder A rushed forward and grabbed Lu Yunchang by the collar: "You still dare to argue! If you don't give me an explanation today, this isn't over!"

Lu Yunchang struggled free, panting heavily, and said, "It's your own fault for being cowardly, why blame me?"

Ning Yao looked at the chaotic scene and smiled coldly.