Chapter 12: The Troublemaking Supplier

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Meanwhile, in the real world, the moment Sun Xiaoyan stepped out of the elevator, she saw the corridor on her company's floor packed with onlookers. Each person was standing on tiptoe outside the glass doors, peering inside the company.

“What’s going on with this company?”
“I heard creditors came to collect debts. Looks like it’s no small amount!”
“Huh? Isn’t this Tianhai Pharmaceuticals? That’s a pretty big pharmaceutical company. How could they owe debts?”

Before Sun Xiaoyan could enter, she caught snippets of whispered gossip from the crowd. She paused briefly, listening carefully.

“I know the story. The old chairman died, and his son took over. The CEO is the chairman’s granddaughter. I heard she’s quite beautiful!”
“Hmph, a woman in charge will surely bring chaos.”
“Exactly. The new chairman has an adopted son whom he loves even more than his own daughter. He wants to marry his daughter to that adopted son, but it seems the CEO doesn’t like him. It’s like a soap opera filled with family grudges.”
“...”

After listening for a moment, Sun Xiaoyan’s expression darkened slightly, a faint trace of exhaustion and sorrow flickering across her features. But she quickly rallied herself, pushing through the crowd and entering the company.

“Tell me, when is that woman coming back? It’s been nearly half an hour!”
“Yeah, if she doesn’t explain today, we’re clearing everything out…”
“Not just here. This is just the corporate office. We should hit the factory—those machines are worth a fortune!”
“Hey, that makes sense. Let’s clear this place out first, then move on to the factory!”
“...”

As she stepped through the glass doors, the barrage of harsh words flooded her ears, causing her brow to furrow and a spark of fury to flash in her eyes.

Good people get bullied, and gentle horses are ridden rough.

Thinking this, Sun Xiaoyan clenched her fists tightly, her anger bubbling to the surface as she spoke coldly, “What? Are you a bunch of thieves? Xiao Li, call the police!”

Though her voice was not loud, its chilling tone sent a shiver down the spines of the dozen or so people blocking the company reception, who immediately turned to look.

The female assistant in black-rimmed glasses stood helplessly by the front desk, repeatedly explaining to the debt collectors. Hearing Sun Xiaoyan’s words, her face brightened with hope as she hurriedly pushed through the crowd toward her.

“Who are you?”

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The group, seemingly stunned by Sun Xiaoyan’s beauty, remained silent for a moment. After a pause, a stout middle-aged man stepped forward with a serious look and asked.

“I’m Sun Xiaoyan, CEO of Tianhai Pharmaceuticals.”

Sun Xiaoyan straightened her posture, lifting her slender, fair neck slightly, her face cold and haughty as she introduced herself.

The middle-aged man was momentarily taken aback. He’d heard the new CEO was a woman but hadn’t expected her to be so stunning. Then his eyes shifted disdainfully as he sneered, “No wonder Tianhai Pharmaceuticals is going downhill. They actually put a little girl in charge. Ha!”

“Hahaha!”
“Yeah, what does a woman know about business? Better off at home serving her husband and having children.”
“Exactly. Look at Tianhai now—bankrupt any day!”

Those around began to babble excitedly, eager to stir up trouble.

Sun Xiaoyan raised an eyebrow and glanced at her assistant. “What are you waiting for? Call the police immediately!”

“Yes, Ms. Sun.”

This time, the assistant didn’t hesitate and quickly dialed.

Hearing the call, the crowd’s volume dimmed somewhat. The middle-aged man hesitated but stepped forward.

“Miss Sun, we’re not here to cause trouble. Tianhai Pharmaceuticals owes us over three million yuan in goods payment. Isn’t it time to settle up?”

“Settle payment?”

Sun Xiaoyan’s tone sharpened. “Are you here to settle a payment or to rob us?”

The crowd looked awkward. The middle-aged man, as their spokesman, forced himself to continue.

“Miss Sun, maybe we went a bit far, but we are desperate. Rumors are flying that Tianhai Pharmaceuticals has no money left. What will happen if you can’t pay by the end of the month?”

As he spoke, murmurs of agreement rippled through the crowd. A young man stepped forward.

“Miss Sun, Tianhai is a big company. This amount might be small to you, but for us small businesses, we rely on this money to pay our workers!”

“Exactly!”

“If we don’t get paid today, we won’t leave!”

“Yes, you must pay up!”

The crowd’s emotions surged again, pressing in on Sun Xiaoyan, demanding answers.

...

“What are you doing? What are you doing!”

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At that moment, four or five people suddenly burst out from inside Tianhai Pharmaceuticals. Leading them was a young man in a gray suit, exuding an imposing presence.

He was handsome, though his eyes were ringed with dark shadows. When his gaze flicked toward Sun Xiaoyan, a hint of greed flashed across it.

“Ah, here comes Master Xuan.”
“Master Xuan, you’re finally here! Please stand up for us!”
“With Master Xuan here, everything will be fine. Trust Master Xuan!”

Recognized instantly by those around Sun Xiaoyan, this man was none other than her adopted brother, Sun Xuan.

Receiving the flattering words, a proud smile spread across Sun Xuan’s face. Surrounded by several men dressed in black, he approached Sun Xiaoyan.

“What are you all trying to do? This is a society governed by law—who dares to bully my little sister?”

“Master Xuan, we don’t dare to trouble Miss Sun. We’re just here to settle payments according to the contract.”

The middle-aged man quickly stepped forward, suddenly respectful in contrast to his earlier arrogance, and answered Sun Xuan’s question with deference.

After hearing the explanation, Sun Xuan’s face showed hesitation. Glancing at Sun Xiaoyan, he took charge.

“No problem. As Vice President of Tianhai Pharmaceuticals, I can guarantee every cent will be paid.”

While speaking, Sun Xuan glanced at Sun Xiaoyan’s expression, only to find her face calm, betraying no reaction. A twinge of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

After a moment’s thought, he added, “Everyone, please wait. I’ll discuss with Ms. Sun and get back to you shortly.”

“Good, Master Xuan is straightforward, unlike some women who dawdle.”
“We all trust Master Xuan. When he speaks, it counts.”
“...”

Several voices rose in support of Sun Xuan. Sun Xiaoyan watched coldly, already aware that a few people in the crowd were deliberately stirring up trouble.

The middle-aged man was one of them, acting as their spokesperson, while the others remained hidden, ready to back him up at the right moment.

From the start, Sun Xiaoyan suspected someone was causing this chaos deliberately. When Sun Xuan appeared, she understood everything.

This entire mess was likely a scheme orchestrated by Sun Xuan himself. Yet, she could not fathom his true intentions.