Gently bite the jasmine

Chapter 225 I Want to See Lin Xi

Duan Yiheng helped Lin Xi to her seat with his arm around her, and whispered to comfort her, "Grandpa will be alright."

Lin Xi's mind was filled with the image of the old man with his eyes closed and completely silent.

But the bloody storm outside still needs Duan Yiheng to handle.

She turned to Duan Yiheng and said, "I'll stay here and keep an eye on things. I won't let anyone see Grandpa. You go and deal with Chen Liangyi's matter."

Duan Yiheng frowned slightly, at the very least he had to wait until the old man was sober.

Lin Xi knew what he was thinking and turned to look at Uncle Deng.

Uncle Deng walked over and said to Duan Yiheng, "From this moment on, you are the master of the Duan family and Yinfan. You have the responsibility and obligation to deal with all the unfavorable factors to the group and reverse the public's impression."

Duan Yiheng stood up and looked at Uncle Deng: "Grandpa and Lin Xi are equally important to me. I hope Uncle Deng can help me guard this hospital."

Uncle Deng nodded slightly: "Don't worry."

Lin Xi also stood up: "Be careful."

"Follow Uncle Deng's arrangements." Duan Yiheng hugged her. "From this moment on, your bodyguards will not leave your side for 24 hours. Even if they go to the bathroom, they must stand guard outside the door."

"I understand." Lin Xi pushed him. "I won't joke around with my own safety. You go ahead."

Without further hesitation, Duan Yiheng turned and left the hospital.

Downstairs, Qin Yang was already waiting.

As soon as Duan Yiheng got into the car, Qin Yang said, "We have already contacted security and the police. The company entrance is currently surrounded by police. The HR manager, the head of the security department, and Director Xu from the sales department have arrived."

Duan Yiheng hummed in agreement.

Qin Yang asked hesitantly, "Secretary Lin was also present at the time, and the police may also question her."

Duan Yiheng said, "Grandpa needs someone. We should give the police the surveillance footage from that day, or have the police send someone to the hospital to question Lin Xi again."

He wasn't worried about that. With Uncle Deng in charge at the hospital, he would naturally verify the police officer's identity.

Qin Yang replied, "The public relations department is in place, and the internal announcement has been issued to stabilize the morale of the main force. The external statement still needs your explanation, especially regarding your relationship with Secretary Lin."

"I understand." Duan Yiheng still trusted Qin Yang's abilities. "This matter involves 'mental illness,' so Chen Jingyi can't be too assertive in front of the media. She can only offer humanitarian concern and explain the ins and outs of the matter."

Qin Yang said, "Chen Jingyi's case is not difficult to handle. We have full monitoring and took her to the hospital immediately. We have proof of all of this."

The two talked about coping strategies the whole way, but when they reached the street across from the company, Duan Yiheng was still shocked by the media who had blocked his way.

Ke Yu and Duan Zheng are really willing to spend money.

In the crowd, someone said, "The person in charge is here," and everyone else immediately turned their attention away.

The Lexus slowly drove across the road and finally stopped at the entrance of the Yinfan Technology Park.

Qin Yang gave a look to the bodyguards in the front row, and the two in the front row got out of the car and stood in front of the door.

Qin Yang then got out of the car, made sure the four bodyguards were in place, and then opened the door for Duan Yiheng.

As soon as Duan Yiheng's foot touched the ground, a barrage of cameras and microphones swarmed around him:

"Mr. Duan, what is your opinion on your company's decision to dismiss an employee without cause, which resulted in the employee developing a mental illness?"

"Does your company intend to settle this privately or resolve this matter through legal channels?"

"Mr. Duan, were you aware of the employee's mental state before you dismissed her?"

"Mr. Duan, do you have anything to explain regarding the relationship between you and your secretary that is circulating online?"

"Mr. Duan, we've heard that your secretary is the adopted daughter of the Duan family and was previously engaged to your half-brother. Now there are rumors that you have a close relationship with her. Can you explain this? Is it a romantic relationship?"

"Does this superior-subordinate relationship affect your judgment within the company?"

"Now that the relationship has been exposed, Mr. Duan, will it affect shareholders' trust in the company?"

"Mr. Duan..."

Duan Yiheng stopped in his tracks, a hint of tenderness appearing between his cold and stern brows.

He spoke frankly to the camera: "Regarding my relationship with Lin Xi, the company's public relations department will issue a detailed statement later. Please make way for me now."

Since he arrived at the company first, he should naturally deal with Chen Jingyi's matter first.

Duan Yiheng was tall and composed, with a gentle smile on his lips, but he possessed a powerful aura that made people afraid to look him in the eye.

The reporters holding microphones immediately fell silent and made way for him.

Duan Yiheng walked up to the police officer in charge of the scene first and extended his hand: "Thank you for your hard work, officer."

The other party nodded slightly: "We have figured out the situation. How would you like Mr. Duan to handle this?"

Duan Yiheng said, "Thank you. I've already sent someone to negotiate. If they insist on not doing so, I'll have no choice but to handle it officially. I can't let my employees be frightened just because they have a mental illness; that would be a loss for me..."

Duan Yiheng smiled but didn't elaborate.

The police officer understood and made a "please" gesture.

The public relations director approached and said, "The other party has only one demand: compensation."

Duan Yiheng's smile didn't reach his eyes: "How much do you want?"

The public relations director said, "They want 209 million for all sorts of things, including compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and medical expenses."

Duan Yiheng scoffed: "Call the finance department over to calculate the costs: the old man's hospitalization and emergency treatment fees, my personal reputation damage, Yinfan Technology's reputational damage, and the lost wages for everyone who was delayed today... Go ask them if their entire family could afford to pay for this even if they worked hard for three lifetimes."

The public relations director thought Duan Yiheng was joking and hesitated for a moment.

"Go." Duan Yiheng's gaze turned cold.

The public relations director immediately accepted the order and left.

Duan Yiheng sneered. If he really paid the 209 million, wouldn't that confirm that he had fired Chen Liangyi without cause?

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingyi's mother immediately shouted, "Capitalists are bloodsucking!" Chen Jingyi, also visibly agitated, told the reporter:

“I worked diligently at the company, but because I didn’t get along with Secretary Lin, I ended up like this. The company must give me an explanation.”

Xu Yu said coldly, "What explanation does the company have for you? Everything was done according to procedure. Your mother caused trouble first, and you didn't cooperate afterward. The company also took you to the hospital as soon as you felt unwell. All of this is covered by surveillance footage and witnesses. It's not something you can decide just by talking."

“It was all Lin Xi’s doing. She’s met my adoptive mother before.” Chen Jingyi’s eyes were dark. “She wanted me to leave the company, so she gave my adoptive mother a sum of money. I’ve brought this cash with me; it’s evidence. Where is Lin Xi? I want to see her and confront her face to face.”

"It's a pity," Duan Yiheng said calmly, "because you and your adoptive mother caused trouble here, resulting in my grandfather, the chairman of Yinfan Group, being hospitalized for emergency treatment. Lin Xi is in the hospital. If something happens to my grandfather, guess what the consequences will be for you?"

Chen Jingyi was taken aback. She saw a resolute and cold killing intent in Duan Yiheng's calm eyes.