Chapter 139: Suppressing the Entire Field

Only Liu Fuyu wore an entirely different expression as she watched Murong Yun walk toward them.

"Dad! Is that... is that Murong Yun?!"

"Silence! How can you utter President Yun's name so casually?" reprimanded Liu Chengzhi.

"No! Impossible! How could the person keeping Lin Yang be President Yun?!"

The rumor that Lin Yang was being kept by a sugar mommy had originated entirely from Liu Fuyu. Last time at the Jiuding Shopping Center, Liu Fuyu had witnessed this woman claim to be Lin Yang's girlfriend with her own eyes.

Having never seen Murong Yun before, Liu Fuyu didn't recognize her at the time. But since Murong Yun had made a single phone call that summoned Hou Guiwen, Liu Fuyu naturally jumped to that conclusion.

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Yu Ping pinched Liu Fuyu, signaling her to stop talking recklessly.

Murong Yun had already walked up to them and said to Liu Fuyu, "Miss Liu, we meet again. Judging by your expression, you seem quite pleased with yourself."

Completely flustered and stripped of her ability to think, Liu Fuyu's face underwent a dramatic transformation, leaving her speechless.

"Xiaoyu! President Yun is speaking to you. Why aren't you saying anything?" Liu Chengzhi barked in a low voice.

"I... I..."

Stuttering and utterly overwhelmed, Liu Fuyu had temporarily lost her capacity to string words together.

"President Yun, I apologize. My daughter has always regarded you as her idol and holds the utmost admiration for you. Being suddenly confronted with you like this, she lost her composure out of sheer excitement. Please forgive her."

Yu Ping, proving rather quick-witted, immediately offered an explanation while seizing the opportunity to flatter her.

"This isn't my first time meeting her. Counting this one, it should be the third. Yet it seems your daughter and I are destined to clash; every encounter has been most unpleasant."

Murong Yun's words instantly startled both Liu Chengzhi and Yu Ping.

Without bothering to entertain them any further after that remark, Murong Yun linked her arm through Lin Yang's.

"Allow me to introduce everyone. This gentleman, Mr. Lin Yang, is my friend and a benefactor to the Murong family. I introduced him grandly at my father's birthday banquet last time, so I won't elaborate further."

At Murong Zhang's birthday banquet last time, the vast majority of the people present here had attended, especially members of the Marriott Chamber of Commerce—everyone except Liang Jian, who was away on a business trip.

Everyone had been consumed with curiosity about the mysterious Mr. Lin, eager to meet and curry favor with him.

Regrettably, Lin Yang had not shown his face that day, leaving everyone in the dark regarding his true identity and appearance.

Today, however, Murong Yun finally lifted the veil in front of everyone, bringing Lin Yang's true identity to light.

As soon as Murong Yun spoke, the entire venue fell into a pin-drop silence.

The expressions worn by nearly every guest were utterly fascinating—filled with shock, astonishment, disbelief, and sudden realization.

The only person present who had already known the inside story was Hou Guiwen.

Cheng Wanqing wasn't particularly shocked; she merely wore the expression of someone putting the pieces together.

"So, the mysterious Mr. Lin who has been the talk of Luocheng all this time is you! I should have realized it sooner."

"He is that miraculous divine doctor, Mr. Lin, who saved Director Cao's life? Surely this is some mistake! How can he be so young?"

Wei Xiaodie was likewise struck dumb, her face etched with profound disbelief.

Liu Chengzhi and Yu Ping were dumbfounded on the spot, their complexions turning ghastly pale, resembling those mourning their deceased parents.

"No... impossible. This is impossible."

With a pale face, Yu Ping staggered and nearly collapsed to the ground, only to be caught in the nick of time by Liu Chengzhi at her side.

"Old Liu, this can't be true... surely this isn't true?"

Yu Ping found herself utterly incapable of accepting such an outcome.

Though Liu Chengzhi found it equally unacceptable, he forced himself to accept the sober reality.

Murong Yun would never lie. This was the truth, and like it or not, he had to swallow it!

Liang Jian's expression had also completely dissolved into stiffness.

Although he hadn't attended the birthday banquet, he had subsequently heard grand tales of Mr. Lin's renown, though he had never had the fortune to meet him.

"It was him! To think it was actually him!"

Liang Jian's face turned as white as paper, sweat pouring from him like rain.

"Liu Chengzhi, do you know why I chose your Zhicheng Group as the Murong family's partner? Do you know why I promoted you to board member?" Murong Yun asked.

"Could it... could it not be because of Vice President Liang?"

Liu Chengzhi stammered, having completely lost his backbone by now.

"Liang Jian? He doesn't carry that much weight! It was entirely because of a single word from Mr. Lin that I chose you, and it was solely out of regard for him that I promoted you. Otherwise, with Zhicheng Group's meager strength, how could it ever have caught the Murong family's eye?"

"I never spoke of it before because Lin Yang had no wish to use this to claim credit from you. To think that instead, it allowed the Liang family to reap a massive windfall. Truly, your family lacks even basic common sense."

Every single word from Murong Yun struck like a sharp blade piercing the hearts of Liu Chengzhi and Yu Ping, causing excruciating pain.

"The earnest intentions and deep loyalty he showed you were ultimately betrayed by you all."

Shaking her head, Murong Yun continued, "Our cooperation is suspended indefinitely. As for the position of board member in the Marriott Chamber of Commerce, I see you are entirely unqualified for it. Starting today, your membership is revoked. You are no longer part of the Marriott Chamber of Commerce."

Murong Yun had never been a soft-hearted person, especially when dealing with matters of this magnitude; her methods were swift and ruthless.

Liu Chengzhi and Yu Ping could no longer remain upright; both collapsed limply to the floor.

"Dad... Mom..."

Liu Fuyu was in no better state. The moment the truth was exposed, she knew she had lost—lost completely and utterly.

And now, the Liu family was finished as well.

The opportunity to soar to greatness was gone, and the hope of stepping into the upper echelons of high society had completely turned to ashes. These crushing blows finally plunged Liu Fuyu into deep remorse.

Glancing briefly at the family, Lin Yang said nothing more. He had already exhausted every measure of benevolence. That things had reached this juncture meant it was simply the Liu family's destiny—bringing destruction upon themselves.

Having dealt with Liu Chengzhi, Murong Yun turned her gaze toward Liang Jian standing nearby.

Far shrewder than Liu Chengzhi, Liang Jian dropped straight to his knees with a thud and kowtowed three times in rapid succession.

"Mr. Lin, I am sorry! I was blind and failed to recognize your esteemed person. I beg you to show mercy and spare me! In truth, all of this was instigated behind the scenes by the Liu family!"

Liang Jian had long since abandoned his dignity. Given the current situation, whether he could even leave alive was uncertain, so pride was utterly worthless.

Lin Yang couldn't be bothered to deal with scum like Liang Jian and simply said to Murong Yun, "He is a member of your chamber of commerce. Handle him as you see fit."

Murong Yun nodded and asked, "Liang Jian, do you know why Wang Jiaqian was stripped of his vice-presidency, forced to liquidate all his assets, and driven out of Luocheng with his tail between his legs?"

"I... I don't know..."

"Because he offended Mr. Lin. I spared his life, but there is no longer any place for him in Luocheng."

Murong Yun stated coldly.

Upon hearing this, Liang Jian looked as though he had just lost his parents. He began kowtowed frantically once more, banging his head against the ground until it bled.

"President Yun, have mercy! Please, President Yun, spare me! I truly had no idea he was Mr. Lin."

His seat as vice president was barely warm, and he certainly didn't want to be chased out of Luocheng in disgrace.