Inside the CEO’s office of Hengyao Group, Jiang Yi had just finished a video call with his mother. On the screen, her complexion had improved noticeably, and she was smiling as she showed how much breakfast she had eaten that morning.
At that moment, Finance Director Zhou Ming rushed in, forgetting even to knock.
“CEO Jiang, something’s wrong.” Zhou Ming’s face was pale. “Ruike Group has suddenly terminated the partnership unilaterally. They’re refusing to pay the 20 million for the goods, claiming our products have quality issues.”
Jiang Yi’s expression sharpened instantly. “Quality issues? What evidence did they provide?”
“Just a few blurry photos, saying there are defects.” Zhou Ming handed over a tablet. “It’s obviously an excuse. I’ve looked into it… they’ve found a cheaper supplier.”
Jiang Yi quickly scanned the so-called “evidence,” his gaze growing colder with each second. Ruike had been a long-term client of Hengyao Group. This payment had been planned for settling next week’s raw material costs.
“How much liquid capital can the company use right now?”
“Less than 3 million.” Zhou Ming’s voice tightened. “If this money doesn’t come in on time, next week’s raw material purchases will be affected. The production line might have to shut down.”
Jiang Yi fell silent for a moment. Then he remembered the backup account under Shu Jin’s name.
He had set it up three years ago, depositing 5 million as emergency funds. Back then, he had told her, “This is our family’s lifeline. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, we don’t touch it.”
Now… it was absolutely necessary.
He gestured for Zhou Ming to step out, then dialed Shu Jin’s number. The phone rang for a long time before it was picked up. In the background, faint shopping mall announcements could be heard.
“What is it?” Shu Jin’s tone was cold, edged with impatience.
Jiang Yi explained the situation briefly and clearly. “The company is facing some trouble. We need to use the money in that backup account under your name for temporary cash flow. Tell me the password, and I’ll have finance handle it.”
There was a brief silence.
Then Shu Jin’s guarded voice came through, “What backup account? I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“The account opened under your name three years ago. There’s 5 million in it.” Jiang Yi kept his tone steady. “We went to the bank together. You even said we’d keep it for our future child.” Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
“Oh… that one.” Shu Jin deliberately stretched her words. “But since it’s under my name, it belongs to me. Your company’s problems… you solve them yourself.”
Jiang Yi tightened his grip on the phone, his knuckles turning pale. “Shu Jin, this is emergency money. It was meant for situations like this.”
“How do I know if what you’re saying is true?” Shu Jin’s voice suddenly turned sharp. “Gu Chen is right… you must be trying to transfer assets! Are you planning to divorce and secretly take all the money?”
Jiang Yi’s heart sank completely.
From the other end, he could faintly hear Gu Chen’s voice, as if encouraging her.
“I’ll ask one last time,” Jiang Yi said, his voice as cold as ice. “What’s the password?”
“In your dreams!” Shu Jin nearly screamed. “That money is mine! Fix your own company’s problems, and don’t even think about touching my money!”
The call ended abruptly.
The busy tone echoed through the office.
Jiang Yi slowly lowered his phone and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. Outside, sunlight was bright and warm, but inside him… everything had turned cold.
The woman who had once taken out all her savings to support him during the hardest days of his startup… was now standing by an outsider, watching his company fall into crisis without hesitation.
He dialed Qin Feng’s number.
“How much do you need?” Qin Feng asked directly after hearing the situation.
“5 million. I’ll return it within a week.”
“Send me the account. It’ll arrive in ten minutes.” Qin Feng didn’t hesitate at all. “Also, do you want me to look into why Ruike suddenly breached the contract? I don’t think it’s that simple.”
“Please do.” Jiang Yi replied softly. New chapters come out on g.com first.
Ten minutes later, Zhou Ming rushed in again, this time with visible relief. “CEO Jiang, the funds have arrived! It’s transferred from CEO Qin’s personal account.”
Jiang Yi nodded and immediately issued instructions. “Arrange raw material purchases at once. Ensure the production line continues without interruption. Also, inform the legal department… prepare to sue Ruike Group for breach of contract.”
After Zhou Ming left, Jiang Yi stood alone by the window.
His phone lit up. A message from Shu Jin appeared: “Don’t even think about touching my money! Gu Chen says people like you businessmen are the best at lying!”
Jiang Yi didn’t reply. He deleted the message directly.
He thought back to when that backup account had been created.
At the time, Shu Jin had just found out she was pregnant. Although the child hadn’t been kept in the end, he had still insisted on setting up the fund. He had said, “Consider this a gift for our future child… and a safeguard for you when it matters most.”
Now, it all felt like the cruelest irony.
Qin Feng’s call came soon after.
“I’ve found out. Gu Chen is behind this. He knows a deputy manager in Ruike’s procurement department. He promised kickbacks and encouraged them to breach the contract.”
Jiang Yi’s gaze turned completely icy.
So this wasn’t just betrayal… it was a calculated scheme.
He turned on his computer and began drafting an email.
It was time for certain people to understand that Hengyao Group had reached where it was today not by luck.
And the woman he once cherished above all else… since she had chosen to stand against him, she would have to bear the consequences.