"It's definitely the chairman's handwriting, there's no mistake. I've seen this signature so many times." A president of a subsidiary of the Yang Group exclaimed involuntarily upon seeing the authorization letter. The others immediately widened their eyes and eagerly crowded around, passing it around to examine it one after another.
Yang Ling's facial muscles trembled involuntarily. He never dreamed that this seemingly unremarkable young man would produce an authorization letter personally signed by Yang Cheng! The turn of events had completely exceeded his expectations.
This time, her niece and her boyfriend came prepared. If the authorization letter is real, then all her hard work will be in vain, and she won't even be able to keep her original position. She will end up working for her niece.
Even more critically, the money and benefits used to bribe the directors had already been pre-deposited into the finance department. Everything depended on his becoming the chairman of the Yang Group's board of directors to fill this enormous hole. If he lost power, it would be impossible to get them to give back what they had already gained. Yang Ling knew these people better than anyone; if he lost power, they would be lucky if they didn't kick him while he was down, let alone offer him any hope.
Yang Wei and Yang Jun were also stunned. The authorization letter was the first one passed to them, and no matter how they looked at it, it was Yang Cheng's handwriting. As brothers from the same clan, the two of them had the ability to tell the difference. Moreover, as the chairman, Yang Cheng's signature was commonly seen on various documents of the Yang Group. Almost everyone present was familiar with that flamboyant cursive signature. In order to make it clear, the signature on the authorization letter was specially written with pure blue fountain pen ink. The handwriting was clear when it was first applied, and the ink was still slightly damp, which meant that it had just been signed not long ago. This also proved from another perspective that Yang Cheng's condition had indeed improved and he had recovered. Otherwise, given his previous appearance of being on the verge of death and in a deep coma, how could he have signed it?
Yuqi maintained a calm exterior, but was inwardly astonished. She had been with Lingyun at the hospital the whole time. Although Yang Cheng's condition had improved, he hadn't regained consciousness. When did Lingyun write the authorization letter, and when did she get her father to sign it? Although everything Lingyun did was for her own good, Yuqi still felt a little flustered. But since Lingyun had done this, he must have his own reasons. Remembering the words Lingyun had told her on the way here, Yuqi decided that no matter what, she would cooperate with Lingyun to the end.
She also saw the signature; it was indeed her father's handwriting, impossible to mistake. It seemed her imposter boyfriend was practically a miracle worker, capable of accomplishing anything, however bizarre. However, the authorization letter stated that she was temporarily in charge of the Yang Group. She had neither the ability nor the experience, and being a woman, she feared she couldn't bear such a heavy responsibility. But the girl quickly relaxed. Wasn't she fortunate to have this magical boyfriend? Surely Ling Yun would have a good idea. She could simply appoint him as her assistant and listen to him completely, and she could also use this opportunity to keep him by her side… Yuqi happily made her own plans.
The group silently passed the authorization letter around, unsure what to say. If it truly was the chairman's authorization, it was far too frivolous. Although Yuqi was Yang Cheng's daughter, she was still young and inexperienced, lacking any business management experience. How could such reckless actions not lead to trouble? If a wrong decision was made, the Yang Group would suffer losses, and the interests of all shareholders would be jeopardized. Although the authorization letter clearly stated that Yuqi was only temporarily in charge, who knew when Yang Cheng would recover and return from his illness? What if he was ill for a year or two, and this young girl became the chairman of the board? It was utterly absurd.
However, since it was the chairman's decision, although everyone had their own thoughts, they couldn't reveal them openly, lest they become the ringleaders and the chairman suddenly return and become wary of them, which would make things difficult for them.
Yang Ling's face was ashen. This outcome was completely unexpected. He hesitated for a moment, wondering whether he should just walk away or think of another way.
Fatty Dong squinted his almost invisible eyes, scanning the authorization letter, and asked softly, "Can the chairman's handwriting alone prove that this authorization letter is genuine? I'll say it again, if we can't see evidence of the chairman's recovery, then everything is questionable. Besides, Miss Yuqi doesn't have the ability to manage a company. If we really want to authorize someone, it should be to General Manager Yang Ling. If that's too much trouble, perhaps Miss Yuqi could accept the position of person in charge and learn some basic company management from General Manager Yang. Only in this way can we ensure that our shareholders' rights will not be affected."
"It's that guy again," Ling Yun glanced at Fatty Dong, knowing perfectly well that he was speaking up for Yang Ling while simultaneously using Yuqi's young age to sow discord among the shareholders. His words had been precise and to the point, his tone sharp, managing to stir up emotions in just a few words. He seemed to be a formidable character. However, the Eye of Illusion could not only conceal Ling Yun's own aura but also see through the tricks of other ability users. Fatty Dong himself probably wasn't that eloquent; someone else was simply using him to speak. Who else present besides Matsumoto Tomoki could do that? Ling Yun sneered inwardly.
A thin silver thread, as fine as a hair, emanated from the fingertips of Matsumoto Tomoki's clasped hands, and the other end connected to the back of Dong Pangzi's fat head. Others could not see it, but it was clearly reflected in Ling Yun's pupils.
Fatty Dong's words struck a chord with many shareholders. Immediately, many shook their heads, subtly suggesting that since Yuqi had no experience in senior management, it would be best to follow Fatty Dong's advice. Even Yang Wei slowly shook his head.
Yang Ling was practically moved to tears by Dong Pangzi's kindness. Where did this guy come from? He was like a lotus flower blooming at every turn, solving problems at every turn. If it weren't for Dong Pangzi's insightful words at crucial moments, Yang Ling would have been completely unable to handle this chaotic situation. He gently tapped the table and said softly, "Everyone, please be quiet. This is a meeting, and our Yang family doesn't want to waste your valuable time. So let's address each issue one by one. From the beginning until now, Miss Yuqi and Mr. Lingyun haven't provided any evidence of Chairman Yang's recovery. I think this is at least a foundation for whether or not there will be a board reshuffle today. Without concrete evidence, as Mr. Dong said, a signed authorization letter alone is not enough to change the shareholders' process of electing the chairman of the board."
Yuqi said coldly, "President Yang, are you implying that my father's authorization letter is invalid? That his signature and the notarization from the notary office are fake?"
Yang Ling smiled slightly: "I didn't say that. It's just that the election for the new board is a major event. We can't just cancel it with a piece of paper authorization, can we? It would be best if the chairman of the board personally authorized it. Of course, it's understandable that my third brother is too ill to attend. But Yuqi, at least you should provide some video or audio recordings of my third brother. What do you all think?"
His last words were addressed to everyone at the meeting, and they were quite reasonable. The authorization letter presented by Yuqi, a mere young girl, was indeed too weak. To hastily cancel the Yang Group's leadership transition meeting based on this would be frivolous. Everyone nodded in agreement. Yang Wei also said softly, "Yuqi, do you have any further evidence? Otherwise, your one-sided account and a single authorization letter are probably not enough to garner everyone's attention."
Ling Yun sighed, took out a brand-new Nokia 5230 and a data cable from his pocket, and asked softly, "Alright then, I'll show you something. Where's the slide projector?"
Two female service staff members from the group, who were standing guard at the door, came up to serve tea and water. The conference room of Yang's Group was a modern, multi-functional conference room, fully equipped with electronic equipment. Soon, the slide projector was connected, and the white beam of light shone on the screen hanging from the window. Everyone looked at the screen, wondering what Ling Yun was going to show them.
Yuqi shook her head in confusion as she looked at Lingyun. Her boyfriend was too mysterious. Could he have gotten his hands on her father's video footage? But her father had been in a coma the whole time. How could this be?
Soon, the data cable connected the phone to the projector. The video, shot with a resolution of up to three megapixels, was somewhat narrow due to the image size, occupying only half the screen, but the effect was quite clear.
In the video, Yang Cheng, dressed in a hospital gown, sits wearily on the bed, but seems to be in relatively good spirits. The frame rate is somewhat slow, but Yang Cheng's deep voice, tinged with a regional accent and interspersed with occasional coughs, can still be clearly heard. He slowly recounts the entire contents of the authorization letter from beginning to end, emphasizing twice the point about Yu Qi temporarily assuming the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Yang Group. Finally, he addresses the shareholders' concerns about Yu Qi temporarily assuming the position, which is their biggest concern. Yang Cheng states unequivocally that even at the expense of the Yang family's own interests, the shareholders' rights must be guaranteed.
The video shook a few times before ending with a completely black screen. The entire authorization process was clear, concise, and flawless.
Silence, deathly silence.
Yang Ling and Fatty Dong exchanged a glance, both seeing the undisguised defeat and shock in each other's eyes. Their opponent had clearly come prepared; the evidence was ready long ago, and they were revealing it piece by piece, gradually demoralizing their side. Just who was this young man? The evidence he presented was increasingly explosive and damaging, leaving Yang Ling almost completely bewildered.
If you want to hold a board reshuffle meeting, I'll tell you that the current chairman of the board has recovered and will prevent you from holding it. If you want to provide evidence, I'll give you a power of attorney and remove you from your original position. If you want video evidence, I'll show you the video on my phone. I'll also dispel all the shareholders' concerns so that you can no longer use me.
These three powerful counterattacks were like a boxing champion's combination punches, leaving Yang Ling unable to even mount a basic defense. His face was covered in cuts and he suffered a complete defeat. Even Fatty Dong began to frown and ponder, clearly, Ling Yun's phone recording had also come as a complete surprise to him.
The previously agitated shareholders fell silent. Since they had video footage of the chairman of the Yang Group and were assured that their shares would not be lost, there was no need for them to be the villains. Besides, judging from Yang Cheng's appearance in the video, he seemed to be in good spirits and would likely return to the Yang Group soon. Therefore, the power vacuum during this period was not a big deal. After a moment, they all nodded in agreement.
Yang Wei was overjoyed to finally see Yang Cheng recover from his illness. Moreover, Yang Cheng's words were thoughtful and he had made guarantees regarding the rights and interests of the shareholders, so there were no more worries. Therefore, he nodded and said, "As you all have seen, my third brother has not only recovered from his illness, but he has also authorized my niece Yuqi to temporarily manage the Yang Group, with my fourth brother assisting him. Does anyone have any objections?"
Aside from Yang Ling and Fatty Dong, the others naturally had no objections and readily agreed. After all, Yang Cheng had managed the Yang Group for many years and had gained the unanimous approval of the shareholders, so his reinstatement was naturally a welcome development. Although Yang Ling and Fatty Dong wanted to object, the irrefutable evidence and unanimous agreement left them speechless. Instead, they had to feign surprise and try to appear happy.
Matsumoto Tomoki raised his head and glanced at Ling Yun again. No matter how you looked at it, this young man was just an ordinary person. Matsumoto hadn't taken him seriously at first, but every move Ling Yun made was beyond his expectations. Whether it was the authorization letter or the video materials, each one was more explosive than the last, shocking not only Yang Ling but also leaving Matsumoto somewhat at a loss.
The situation is already very passive. It seems that Yang Ling's position as the head of the family is in jeopardy. If he can't support Yang Ling to take the throne, then his subsequent plans can't proceed. But what should he do now? Should he use his supernatural ability in public? Matsumoto hesitated, wondering whether to directly use his mind control on Ling Yun. However, this would definitely come at a great cost. After all, controlling someone in public is not an easy task, and everyone has already seen the recording. No matter how much they object, it won't help. It's better to wait and see, and then formulate corresponding countermeasures. After thinking for a moment, Matsumoto decided not to take action for the time being and to see how things develop.
Ling Yun revealed a slightly amused smile, once again deeply experiencing the vast gap and difference between superpowered individuals and ordinary people. Yu Qi, as a witness to the entire incident, was naturally very puzzled by the evidence he presented. Yang Cheng remained unconscious throughout; where did Ling Yun obtain this authorization letter and video recording?
Chapter 232 The Sharp-Willed Yuqi
The authorization letter and the mobile phone video were obviously forged by Ling Yun, but although they were forged, they were approved by Yang Cheng.
While using the Holy Healing Technique to heal Yang Ling, Ling Yun was suddenly surprised to discover that the Eye of Illusion had evolved again without him realizing it, and could now communicate with Yang Cheng's subconscious while he was unconscious. This communication was very similar to a dream, but it was a scene that truly happened. It was as if Ling Yun's spiritual body had entered the yellow book barrier to communicate with Yu Xiujie.
At the same time, the illusory images generated by subconscious communication can be copied by Ling Yun using his copying ability. The function of the copying ability has been further enhanced. Not only can it analyze the origin of all unknown things, but it can also copy all the information and experience related to enterprise management and operation in Yang Ling's brain. It's like a senior in a martial arts novel passing on his life's cultivation to the protagonist. However, this kind of information transmission does not have the nature of comprehension.
If someone suddenly has the foundation and the method, but hasn't personally tested it, they naturally can't talk about what they feel. However, such a powerful memory is terrifying. If the person who transmits the memory is very intelligent, they will digest and understand the information at rocket speed.
Of course, Lingyun doesn't need these corporate management philosophies and calendar information. He's just a transit warehouse, categorizing, refining, and systematically filtering this information before reserving it for other uses.
The result of Yang Cheng's subconscious communication was the authorization letter and the phone recording. Fortunately, Ling Yun carried the Yellow Book Barrier, a mobile physical warehouse, with him. Before coming to Hong Kong, he and Gu Xiaorou bought a lot of physical items and put them inside. Some were things they needed, but others were miscellaneous items they deliberately put in to test the barrier's carrying capacity, including paper, ink, and even snacks. It turned out that the barrier's carrying capacity was very strong. Except for particularly large items such as furniture, almost anything smaller than a human body could be stuffed inside. Moreover, Number Four could not feel the weight. Bearing this weight only increased the Yellow Book Barrier's energy output by one-thousandth, which was negligible.
The images copied from consciousness by Ling Yun's copying ability were quickly transferred to his phone. All it took was simulating his mental energy field into a virtual electronic frequency format. Of course, no other ability user besides Ling Yun could do this. This meant that Ling Yun had essentially become an intelligent artificial brain, capable of connecting to electronic devices at any time and creating virtual scenes that appeared incredibly real. This ability could no longer be simply described as illusion. If the copying ability were to evolve further, Ling Yun could even simulate illusory reality out of thin air, or even create an entirely new virtual world—a power comparable to creation itself.
In theory, if Ling Yun's power is infinite, then everything he creates will become real. He could even create countless versions of himself, live on forever, and stand on equal footing with the gods.
All eyes turned to Yang Ling. As the initiator of the leadership transition meeting, and with the chairman's authorization and a recorded message, he should conduct the handover process on the spot, providing an explanation to the shareholders. This would ensure a satisfactory conclusion, allowing everyone to leave with peace of mind. At least knowing that Yang Cheng had recovered, everyone felt much more at ease, making their trip to Hong Kong worthwhile.
Yang Ling stood up with a bitter expression, unsure of what to feel. All eyes were on him, and he dared not turn to look at Matsumoto Tomoki. For so long, Matsumoto Tomoki hadn't done anything, not even sending a mental message. He cursed inwardly, thinking, "These damned Japanese! They're nowhere to be found when it matters most. What can I rely on them for?" But then again, it was for the best. If he couldn't become the head of the family, he wouldn't have to worry about being controlled as a puppet by the Japanese.
Recalling the state of being mind-controlled, Yang Ling couldn't help but shudder. Fortunately, Yuqi would soon take over this trouble, and he would only need to deal with the financial holes caused by bribing the directors. With his financial knowledge, he didn't need to worry too much.
Just then, a mental message he both hoped and feared appeared directly in his mind—the voice of Matsumoto Tomoki, who had been silent for a long time: "Hand over the power to that girl, then immediately use financial issues to make things difficult for her. Let's see what she does. Also, be careful; I think that kid is a bit strange, he might also be a superhuman." Seeing Yang Ling's stiff expression and fixed gaze, everyone assumed he was unwilling to relinquish his temporary duties. This was quite normal; seeing the duck that was almost in their grasp slip away, who wouldn't be anxious? Even one's own niece's family becomes more estranged than strangers when faced with conflicting interests.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the original purpose of this meeting for the election of the new chairman of the board of directors of the Yang Group was to elect a new chairman. However, since Chairman Yang Cheng has recovered from his illness and has authorized my niece, Ms. Yuqi, to take full responsibility, this meeting need not continue as planned. I fully support the chairman's decision and will do my best to assist Ms. Yuqi in overcoming this difficult period until the chairman recovers and returns. During this period, I, Yang Ling, can also guarantee that I will absolutely not interfere with Ms. Yuqi's work and will do my best to help Ms. Yuqi to facilitate the smooth operation of the Yang Group. Thank you all."
His eloquent speech was met with enthusiastic applause. Everyone secretly praised Yang Ling, saying that he was indeed a talented man who spoke better than he sang. Although he was clearly unwilling to relinquish power, he sounded like a loyal and devoted minister who was willing to serve the people. If Miss Yuqi were a little younger and less discerning, she might have been moved to tears by this fourth uncle.
Yuqi smiled slightly: "Fourth Uncle, why are you being so polite? You have been running the Yang family for so long, you must have a lot of experience. I am young and don't understand many things, so I need your support and help." Although she was puzzled, since Ling Yun had already paved the way for her, and Yuqi was very clever, she naturally spoke these polite words perfectly.