Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

Zhao Xu craved power, but many in the Zhao family did not approve of his control of the group. Angrily, many stormed his uncle's office, demanding to know why this illegitimate son had to be in charge of the company.

Faced with the doubts and dissatisfaction of the crowd, Uncle Zhao felt extremely helpless. He sighed and said, "Nowadays, which of our family's younger generation can achieve anything?" This statement immediately provoked a strong reaction from those present, who all expressed their disbelief.

Some suggested waiting until Zhao Ming was released from prison before making any plans, since Zhao Ming was also a member of the family. Faced with pressure from everyone, Uncle Zhao finally had to compromise and said he would consider everyone's opinions. At the same time, Zhao Xu's mother learned of their decision and quickly informed Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu led a group of people and rushed into the company. Just as everyone was about to disperse, they suddenly found that Zhao Xu and his men had blocked the entrance. The others questioned Zhao Xu about why he was doing this, but Zhao Xu ignored them and went straight to his father's desk.

"I must be elected today!" Zhao Xu said firmly. "Otherwise, no one will leave this house today!"

Upon hearing this, Uncle Zhao turned pale with anger, slapped Zhao Xu across the face, and cursed, "You unfilial son, are you trying to rebel?"

However, Zhao Xu did not back down. Instead, he said even more firmly, "Father, whether you agree or not, I'm taking this position today!"

Uncle Zhao was so angry he could barely speak, only able to gasp for breath. Zhao Xu, however, continued to add fuel to the fire, shouting, "You all better think it over! Help me now, and you'll all reap the rewards later. As for that Zhao Ming, he's already a cripple. If I don't want him to leave this world alive, he'll never have another chance!"

Uncle Zhao, already suffocating with anger, was further enraged by the threat against his son, and fainted. Zhao Xu stared at his father lying before him, unresponsive, as if it were none of his concern. The others rushed Uncle Zhao to the hospital. However, while everyone anxiously awaited his recovery, Zhao Xu seized the opportunity to volunteer and take control of the situation. The others could only wait anxiously at the hospital, hoping for Uncle Zhao's return, but it seemed all was lost. Zhao Xu even held a press conference, announcing himself as the new chairman. This news instantly became a trending topic, attracting widespread public attention. Meanwhile, news of Uncle Zhao's hospitalization spread, sparking various speculations.

Netizens expressed shock and confusion over the incident, and were curious about the internal power struggle within the Zhao family. Some believed it was the result of a family power struggle, while others worried about the potential impact on the company's future development. Public pressure steadily increased, but Zhao Xu remained unmoved by the outside voices.

Upon learning the news, many companies promptly terminated their cooperation with the Zhao family, unwilling to continue even if it meant incurring hefty breach of contract penalties. Although Zhao Xu successfully won the lawsuit and received substantial compensation, he lost his business partners. Despite the company's ample funds, its long-term development would be difficult without new partners. However, Li Ming seemed unconcerned about these issues; even slightly drunk, he suggested seeking cooperation with Luffy's company. Zhao Xu found this reasonable and, setting aside his worries, began to fully enjoy this rare moment of joy.

Meanwhile, many reporters were keeping a close eye on Zhao Xu, hoping to get more exclusive news. They had already been waiting near where Zhao Xu was dining, anticipating his arrival. These reporters were full of hope, believing that with enough patience, they could capture more news about Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu and Li Ming were completely drunk. Supporting each other, they walked out of the hotel to get a car and go home. At that moment, a group of sharp-eyed reporters immediately swarmed around them, knowing this was a rare opportunity to dig up an exclusive story. One reporter couldn't wait to ask, "Could you reveal whether there's any inside story between your appointment as chairman of the Zhao Group and your father's hospitalization?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xu's face instantly darkened, especially when the reporter mentioned his father; his anger became uncontrollable. Without hesitation, he slammed the reporter's camera to the ground and roared angrily, "Get out! Get out of my way!" The other reporters, witnessing this scene, were too frightened to approach.

Meanwhile, Bai Mengmeng's men, who had been tracking Zhao Xu, quickly reported the scene to her. Upon receiving the news, Bai Mengmeng immediately contacted and bribed several large media companies, demanding that they report the incident in a way that smeared Zhao Xu. For these media outlets, this was undoubtedly a golden opportunity to make a fortune, given the Bai family's far greater influence than the Zhao family's. Thus, that very night, a flood of negative videos about Zhao Xu appeared, along with numerous related news reports.

Bai Mengmeng was very satisfied with these news reports. However, in the middle of the night, a shocking topic suddenly surged to the top of the news headlines—Zhao Xu was caught soliciting prostitution. The mastermind behind the scenes looked at this trending topic with a smug smile, thinking that he could finally give Zhao Xu a taste of his own medicine.

In the dead of night, most people were sound asleep, paying little attention to the news of Zhao Xu soliciting prostitutes. However, at that moment, the news quickly went viral, spiraling out of control and becoming irreversible. Bai Mengmeng was quite surprised by this, and she couldn't help but wonder who was manipulating all of this behind the scenes. After all, according to the follower, the two of them had already returned home and hadn't gone out again. Why would such a sensational news story suddenly emerge?

While Zhao Xu was still half-asleep and dazed, he was taken away by the police for questioning. Meanwhile, the woman who had been assaulted the previous night released a video, resolutely stating her intention to sue this monster. The Zhao Group's stock price plummeted, and Zhao Xu, unable to produce any compelling evidence to refute his claims, was ultimately forced to confess to his crimes under immense public pressure.

Several days had passed, but there was still no progress. Uncle Zhao, extremely anxious, suggested, "If there's really no other way, let me go to the company! At least that can ensure we weather this storm safely." Many people objected, but ultimately they couldn't sway Uncle Zhao's firm resolve. So, despite his frail health, Uncle Zhao resolutely returned to the company.