Chapter 45 Kidnapping

Chapter 45: Kidnapping

SpringBlossoms: Sis!!! You're my one and only sis! [crying][crying][crying]

HappyCodingAtWork: Sis being so positive and righteous all of a sudden feels kinda weird [lol].

OhOhOh: But I don't have money, I can't hire Sister Mi's top-tier legal team [covering mouth crying].

www: What a disgusting scumbag, he deserves the death penalty!!!

DurianPastry: Of all people, why did he have to provoke Sister Mi [lol].

SplishSplash: Is President Lin also shaking in his boots right now? [lol]

WhyTheHesitation: The so-called marketing geniuses at Huamao Technology have all gone silent, they were making the most noise before [lol].

Homewrecker: Two down in less than a year [lol].

zoom: How dare he! He actually drugged my Sister Mi, he must have a death wish [smirk].

Su Mi @ OhOhOh: If you're the victim of a crime and can't resolve it yourself, you can always DM me.

Money should be spent where it matters most. Su Mi instructed Sister Zhou to keep an eye on the account's DMs and to do everything possible to help those powerless netizens with nowhere else to turn.

It's not like she's some saint; she just couldn't stand those maggots who rely on their power and influence to think they're above the law. For such people, you need to fight fire with fire. You want to throw your weight around? Let's see who's heavier.

In less than five minutes, she saw many DMs, including pleas for help from kids twelve or thirteen years old. They were either facing bullying, workplace harassment, or unpaid wages with no recourse. Basically, they had no one to speak for them. There were all kinds of pleas for help.

That's just the way the world works. Many things are trivial in the eyes of the wealthy, but for ordinary people, they are life-shattering. She could fully understand their pain. After all, if she imagined herself working hard for a year only to have her wages withheld, she might just twist her boss's head off.

There were simply too many DMs, so she told Sister Zhou to put together a special legal team to verify the facts as much as possible and then help these people protect their legitimate rights and interests.

This not only helped others but also boosted the company's image, which would significantly boost sales of the company's products.

For a company to have longevity, its corporate image is crucial, especially in this internet age.

The company didn't even have to buy a hot search spot. With all the buzz, #Su Mi Speaks Up for Ordinary People# quickly blew up and hit number one on the hot search.

RememberingThePast: I don't envy Sister Mi's wealth one bit [crying].

GrilledColdNoodles: The age of women in power is finally here! [crying]

RainbowCandy: I'm officially a fan now! I'm switching all my daily essentials to Sister Mi's brand!!!

PSP: Everyone only sees Mimi sending two scumbags to prison, but they don't realize how difficult it was for her to carve out a path in this male-dominated capital world [crying].

Headache: There are still people calling Sister Mi crazy? They must be blind! My Sister Mi just says whatever she thinks!!!

BubbleTea: I'm actually crying over her! It's the first time a business leader cares about the lives of ordinary people [covering mouth crying].

Wow: She totally deserves to be rich!!!!

HeartfeltWords: I just found out Sister Mi also made an anti-bullying movie. She's always been speaking up for ordinary people [crying].

Thinking about it, Huo Xuan had been quiet for a long time. Su Mi knew she definitely hadn't given up on trying to off the male lead. It was just that the male lead still had a bit of protagonist halo, allowing him to narrowly escape, though he just lost a finger.

About that, she texted the female lead again, asking if she had visited Qi Yun recently and whether he was missing any arms or legs.

However, the female lead choked up again, saying she hadn't visited Qi Yun for almost half a year. The last time she went was to break up with him. Now she had returned to the countryside with Zhao Yun and would go abroad to study after the new year, never to see Qi Yun again.

Seeing her earnest promises, Su Mi couldn't be bothered to listen. For the female lead to really be done with him, one of them would have to be six feet under.

Basically, her life's been too easy. She should try carrying cement for a month first. Since she likes suffering so much, let her suffer more. One day, she'll get tired of it and realize men are just a side dish in life.

Since filming was finished, she could only focus all her work energy on the company. Probably because he trusted her greatly, Su Min specifically convened a board meeting to announce her as the new group president.

Unlike the noisy first time, the meeting room was very quiet this time. Everyone kept their heads down, trying hard to manage their expressions.

"Mimi has been Vice President for less than a year, and the company's stock has seen a significant surge. The corporate image and culture have gained recognition, which shows Mimi's strong capabilities. I believe there is no problem with her taking over as President," Su Yi took the lead in applauding.

The others followed with scattered applause, not wanting to say another word.

How dare they have any objections? Who knows what this crazy girl might do if she goes off the rails?

If they dared to oppose today, they might be sued tomorrow. But if they supported it, they would ultimately lose out themselves. Ever since this crazy girl took office, they had to cover up so many previous deficits and couldn't skim any profits. How could this go on?

"I see some of you still have reservations," Su Mi maintained a smile. "I'm a democratic person. Any position is based on ability. If anyone is dissatisfied with this appointment, feel free to speak up. I definitely won't hit anyone."

Hurting them would mean paying compensation. It's not that she couldn't afford it, but she was afraid these old men would fake injuries, claiming high blood pressure and heart problems to extort her.

Hearing this, the others coughed and quickly expressed their stance, "The Chairman's appointment is very appropriate. We have all witnessed your capabilities. There are no issues."

Forget it, why worry about money now? They were genuinely afraid of this crazy girl.

"Since no one has any problems, I'll have the official notice issued below," Su Min said seriously.

The meeting room fell silent. Everyone could only sit there with forced smiles. The only consolation was that Su Mi had indeed driven up company profits, so this year's dividends would be higher.

"I heard the Chairman has been acquiring shares of Heyuan Group recently, but given Heyuan Group's current prospects, acquiring it doesn't seem particularly meaningful," someone couldn't help but speak up.

They all knew the Chairman was buying Heyuan Group shares to get back at his daughter's ex or to deliberately suppress the Qi family. But acquiring now wasn't cost-effective. After all, Qi Yun would definitely be released later, and there would likely be a confrontation then.

"This acquisition is under my private name. It doesn't affect the company's cash flow and isn't within today's discussion scope," Su Min said without changing his expression.

"But you've also been suppressing Shange Group recently. This will more or less affect our company's dealings with other partners," someone said seriously.

Hearing this, Su Min became somewhat unhappy. "So what? If we lose this one, there will be another. Can the company collapse just because we're missing one or two partners?"

In the past, he always prioritized the company's interests. But now that beast dared to treat his daughter like that. If he remained silent and did nothing, how could he call himself a father?!

It seemed like the first time they had seen him so angry. The others fell silent, understanding he was standing up for his daughter. They all knew not to provoke this crazy girl. Only Qi Yun and Pei Yun didn't believe it. Now look, one after another, they're all in prison. They brought this on themselves, losing on all fronts.

Seeing her father, for the first time, put aside the company's interests to stand by her side, Su Mi felt gratified. In the original story, he always cared only about the company's overall situation. This was probably the effect of the increased luck value. Now the plot was moving in a normal direction.

Only the male and female leads continued their madness.

After the board meeting ended, she was about to go to the sixth floor for another executive meeting when she suddenly received a message from Huo Xuan. It was the first time the other party had actively invited her.

Nothing good comes without a reason. Woman Three probably had some new scheme. To be safe, she decided to finish the executive meeting first and then go over with her bodyguards.

After the last incident, she instantly understood one thing: some things can be useless, but you can't not have them, like bodyguards.

They can be helpful at critical moments, like serving as eyewitnesses.

When she arrived at the restaurant private room, Huo Xuan was already elegantly and calmly cutting her steak, looking in a good mood. Seeing Su Mi arrive, she just raised her wine glass and smiled.

"I said we shouldn't have any more contact in the future," Su Mi sat down on her own.

The other party had already attempted to assassinate the male lead. At this point, they certainly couldn't be associated in any way. After all, she had already said everything that needed to be said.

Huo Xuan gave a smile and went back to cutting her steak. "Last time was an accident. I said I would compensate you."

"I've paid them back in full for all the pain they caused us. No matter how crazed they become, they can only remain locked up, crying out to heaven and earth with no answer!"

As she spoke, she couldn't help but tighten her grip on the knife and fork, her breathing momentarily quickening.

Whatever she had endured inside before, she was determined to repay it all to Qi Yun. He was so arrogant and high and mighty; she would deliberately trample his so-called dignity into the ground and crush it!

"You..." Su Mi was baffled, but seeing the other party's expression, a possibility suddenly flashed in her mind.

Did she... actually succeed???

Did the male lead and the villain both get preferential treatment???

"It's just a pity the Qi family reacted too quickly. I only managed to get one of that Qi guy's fingers. I couldn't give him a taste of his own medicine. But Pei Yun has already gotten everything that was coming to him."

Huo Xuan's face showed regret. "I'm telling you this today not to make you thank me, but just to remind you: Qi Yun is about to be released. Instead of waiting for him to come cause trouble for you and me, we should strike first."

Su Mi took a deep breath. Was she *expected* to say thank you?

"I never asked you to do any of this. Furthermore, you did these things yourself, and now you want me to take the fall with you?"

If the male lead really almost died, how much of a grudge would he hold? At most, I just sue people. Now, the third female lead is trying to pin the blame on me too. Wouldn't the male lead then be out for my blood?

She really knows how to scheme, doesn't she? Suddenly showing up now seeking cooperation, does she really think I'm a three-year-old child? Slap me and then offer a candy?

"Miss Huo, I don't know if you're telling the truth. If you really did something illegal that harmed others, I suggest you turn yourself in as soon as possible. That way, you'll be out in just a few years."

She suddenly stood up, her expression displeased. "I will handle my matters with Qi Yun myself. I hope you can handle your own affairs too. I won't help you, and I don't need you to stand up for me on anything. Let's go our separate ways and leave each other alone."

After saying that, she turned and pulled open the door to leave. Everyone has their own way of dealing with things. The third female lead's method hurts the enemy a hundred but damages herself eight thousand. That's definitely not acceptable.

Qi Yun's assistant isn't dead; he just fled abroad. Now she has his whereabouts. As long as she can find him, then he can testify that Qi Yun colluded with Pei Yun to drug and attempt to murder her. When that happens, the male lead will definitely spend a few more years inside.

As a law-abiding citizen, I of course believe in using the law to solve problems. All that fighting and killing is too dangerous. Now look, one after another, they've all gone crazy.

After some thought, she felt she should have the female lead go visit the prison instead. That way, she could also confirm whether Qi Yun really received preferential treatment. If he really did, who knows how he might retaliate against society after getting out.

But before she could make the call, an unfamiliar number called her first, and it was from abroad. She didn't remember giving her private number to any business partner, but she still answered.

As soon as the call connected, that familiar sobbing voice came through.

"Sister... I... you have to save Mom and Dad..."

Su Mi happened to be closing the car door and immediately frowned. "What happened?"

A helpless voice followed over the phone. It turned out Qi Yun was about to be released, so he sent people to pick up the female lead. However, after mixing cement for so long, the female lead had become oddly obsessed with manual labor and didn't plan to leave with them.

But the male lead's subordinates didn't care about that. They directly seized Zhao Yun and the other person, threatening the female lead to leave with them. Of course, the female lead could only be forced to go. This happened three days ago. The female lead could call now only because she stole a servant's phone from the villa.

"He was never like this before. How could he take Mom and Dad away? He's gone too far. What should I do? If something happens to Mom and Dad because of me, what should I do..."

Listening to the continuous sobbing on the phone, Su Mi frowned deeply. "What's the use of you crying? I can't fly over there. Couldn't you at least send me your location first?"

Cry, cry, cry all day. No wonder the protagonists in novels always miss the key points. Who knows what their brains are made of.

Sure enough, the male lead has gone mad. Before, he at least knew how to maintain surface harmony. Now, he's throwing both substance and face out the window. After all, his father died, his wife ran away, and his company exists in name only. With his pretentious nature, how could he possibly stand it?

"I... I'll send it to you right now..." Su Ruanruan seemed to remember something, crying while tapping on her phone.

Su Mi didn't know what to say to her. No matter how deranged the male lead becomes, he wouldn't take the female lead's life. Zhao Yun and the other person should still be safe.

Moreover, this time, his actions constitute kidnapping and illegal confinement—solid evidence. When the time comes, all her parents need to do is testify in court, and the male lead will get a few more years inside.

"Record an audio clip now, describing how you were kidnapped and confined. I'll bring the police to find you right away," she said while checking the location.

That pretentious jerk really knows how to raise hell. He even moved the female lead abroad. He's not even out yet and he's already breaking the law left and right. Then he might as well not come out at all.