Chapter 85: Sun Xian's Breakdown

“Oh, so Young Master Ye still has another trick up his sleeve.” Sun Xian couldn’t help but let out a mocking laugh.

With the endorsement of the Health Department, Xinxin Food Factory had nothing to fear from any inspection. As long as they muddled through today, he could immediately arrange for the batch of substandard materials to be replaced. Even if other departments came to investigate in the future, they wouldn’t find any evidence!

“Of course,” Ye Tian replied confidently with a nod. “In a moment, you’ll get a call, and then you’ll be begging me for mercy in tears.”

Sun Xian was just about to laugh at his words when suddenly his phone started ringing wildly in his pocket, a cacophony of tones. When he checked, several calls were coming in at once, with all lines busy!

Commerce Department, Quality Inspection, Labor Arbitration…

He was stunned on the spot. Why were so many departments reaching out to him all at once?!

But reality gave him no time to react. Vehicles swarmed in from all directions, screeching to a stop at the factory gates. A throng of officials in suits surged forward.

“Who is the legal person Sun Xian? The Commerce Department has received reports of malicious competition and false advertising by your company. Please cooperate with our investigation!”

“Sun Xian, during a random market inspection, we’ve found that a large volume of your company’s products have serious safety hazards. We need to seal off your factory and investigate immediately!”

“Are you Sun Xian, the legal representative? Your company has been reported for wage arrears. We need to speak with you about the situation…”

Countless people swarmed in, completely sealing off Xinxin Food Factory.

Sun Xian, at the center of it all, was lifted by the crowd and stared blankly at Ye Tian, his eyes hollow.

What on earth was happening? What was going on?

Ye Tian sneered inwardly. After all, Zhu Feng’s official identity was Vice President of the Southern Business Association. With her influence, even a casual remark could cause tremendous waves. With the Vice President of the Southern Business Association pointing the finger, how could any department afford to ignore Xinxin Food Factory? How would they ever survive in this business otherwise?

Having Zhu Yun’er exert pressure in Zhu Feng’s name was Ye Tian’s most crucial move.

“Zhu Feng, you can’t blame me for this. If you must, blame your little sister for being so obedient!” Ye Tian chuckled.

…

Dayawan City.

An exquisite beauty in a scarlet robe was at this moment barefoot, clutching a landline receiver, stomping in fury.

“Yun’er, you must have fallen under that man’s spell, daring to use my identity without permission!”

“When you get back, just wait and see how I punish you!”

Zhu Feng was truly incensed. She had just been reclining on the sofa, enjoying some potato chips, when suddenly a barrage of calls came through. Commerce Department, Quality Inspection Department… All of them were callback messages regarding “Xinxin Food Factory!” Zhu Feng had never even heard of such a place!

But soon, she guessed that it was most likely Zhu Yun’er, who had access to her public mailbox, acting in her name. When she asked, her suspicions were confirmed.

“But Second Sister, didn’t you say we should spare no effort to fulfill Ye Tian’s every request? I’m just following your instructions.” On the other end of the call, Zhu Yun’er’s tone was syrupy sweet.

“You!” Zhu Feng nearly smashed the phone in anger but restrained herself after a moment’s thought. “Never mind, it’s not such a big deal. But you warn that brat for me—using my credibility for free will come at a price.”

“And Yun’er, don’t spend all your time fooling around with him. Don’t forget the task your sister assigned you!”

“After New Year’s, each of you must bring me back a child!”

There was a brief silence on the other end. “Understood, Sister.”

After hanging up, Zhu Feng’s lips curled into a smile.

What a greedy Ye Tian, taking everything he can without hesitation. But that’s fine—once my two sisters get what we need from you, we’ll toss you aside without a second thought!

…

Back at Xinxin Food Factory.

At this moment, the crowd had already carried Sun Xian into the office.

“Easy, everyone, take turns,” Director Zhang said with a smile, blocking the eager officials at the door.

“Director Zhang, let the Commerce Department go first!”

“Director Zhang, we’re from the Labor Department…”

“Director Zhang, we’re from Quality Inspection… never mind, we’ll go directly to the production workshop for a thorough check!”

In an instant, the area outside the office was bustling. Those who could act immediately had already started combing through the factory, while the management of Xinxin Food Factory broke out in a cold sweat.

The rest were crowded at the office door.

Each official was exceptionally diligent, as word from above had made it clear: today’s operation must be flawless, and the factory must be turned inside out!

Whoever uncovered the most problems would have the best shot at promotion!

It was clear that the upper echelons of Zhongdu were eager to curry favor with Zhu Feng.

“Now, can we have a proper conversation?” Ye Tian sneered, eyeing Sun Xian, whose eyes were lifeless and whose spirit was utterly broken.

“What’s there to talk about? It’s all over already.” Sun Xian slumped hopelessly in the chair, completely defeated.

Just the charge of using harmful materials in food production was enough to imprison him for most of his life, not to mention malicious competition and wage arrears…

All these crimes would ultimately fall on his head as the person in charge—it was a dead end, no escape.

At this thought, Sun Xian let out a despairing wail.

“Ye Tian, you really are ruthless!”

“I’ve been brought down by you today. Even if I die and become a ghost, I won’t let you off!”

With that, he suddenly leapt up and tried to bash his head against the iron corner of the desk.

Ye Tian, smiling, caught him easily.

“No need for such haste—there’s still a way out.”

He smiled and said, “Think about it—if I could call all these people here, I can also make them leave.”

In his despair, Sun Xian snapped his head up, his tone full of suspicion.

“You’ve done all this just to deal with my family—how could you suddenly show mercy and let me go?”

“Yes, I do want to deal with the Sun family. But you, as a collateral branch, are different.” Ye Tian smiled.

To put it bluntly, Sun Xian was just an outer member of the Sun clan; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been made the legal representative here.

Being the ‘legal person’ sounded grand, but in reality, it was just being the scapegoat.

Clearly, Sun Xian was one of the least favored in the Sun family—perfect for taking the fall.

Upon hearing this, Sun Xian’s eyes shone with a flicker of hope.

Torn between loyalty to his family and his own future, he hesitated.

After much deliberation, he couldn’t help but ask, “So, what do you want?”

“It’s simple. I’ve already sent people to your family—your wife and two brothers are being approached to discuss acquisition.”

“As long as you’re willing to transfer Xinxin Food Factory to me, everything that follows will have nothing to do with you.”