Chapter 119: Closing In Step by Step

The twenty distributors who had already signed contracts had, overnight, all pulled the newly launched, highly profitable "Meiruotiancheng" capsules from their shelves. For the Bai family, who were relying on this product to turn their fortunes around, this was nothing short of a catastrophe. It was no wonder Bai Jing was so anxious; the Bai family was currently at a breaking point, reeling from the reckless and terrifying retaliation launched by the Fang family.

After hearing Bai Jing’s words, Lin Yang fell silent. With so many things happening in a single night, there could only be one explanation: someone was pulling the strings. And beyond the Fang family, whose interests had been severely damaged, he truly could not think of anyone else in Jinhai who possessed the means—or the audacity—to carry out such a fanatical scheme.

After a brief exchange with Bai Jing, Lin Yang agreed on a place to meet. He hung up, got out of bed, dressed neatly, and finished his morning routine. He checked on Leng Nini in her bedroom to ensure she was fine and gave Zhang Zifeng a quick examination. Once everything was settled, Lin Yang left the villa.

The meeting place was the same small restaurant across from the Baifu Pharmaceutical Building where Lin Yang had taught those two thugs a lesson last time. Even now, he couldn't help but chuckle at the memory.

Since he had been in the office earlier, Bai Jing was already sitting at a window table sipping tea when Lin Yang arrived. However, her eyes were fixed on the documents spread across the table, filled with worry.

Lin Yang pulled up to the roadside with a sharp screech of the brakes and hurried out of the car. His eyes scanned the room and immediately landed on Bai Jing, who was dressed in a sharp black professional suit.

Beautiful women always have a certain advantage, especially when someone is actively looking for them. Bai Jing was undoubtedly a beauty on the level of a fairy.

He pushed the door open and headed straight for her. Bai Jing, lost in the documents, only snapped back to reality when she sensed a figure standing before her.

"Xiao Yang," Bai Jing said, putting away the documents on the table with a forced smile—a smile that looked distinctly unnatural.

"Sister Jing, what exactly is going on?" Lin Yang flopped into a chair, grabbed the tea in front of him, and gulped it down in one go, ignoring the etiquette of savoring tea. After clearing his throat, he finally asked.

The phone was not the place for a detailed conversation, which was why they had chosen to meet in person.

As if she had finally found an outlet, Bai Jing, filled with righteous indignation, vividly recounted everything her subordinates had reported that morning.

After listening, Lin Yang’s brow furrowed in deep thought. If what Bai Jing said was true, they were indeed in serious trouble. Twenty distributors pulling a product overnight was enough to show the severity of the situation.

"Sister Jing, didn't you ask them why? The contracts were signed; they have no reason to jeopardize their own profits," Lin Yang asked, chin in hand, looking puzzled.

It would be strange if Bai Jing hadn't asked, given that the Bai family’s very survival was at stake. In their current situation, one wrong move could lead to total ruin.

"That is exactly what I am worried about," Bai Jing sighed heavily, took a sip of tea, and continued, "I secretly sent people to follow up and discovered a massive secret: the Fang family has secretly acquired all twenty distributors."

*Pfft!* Lin Yang sprayed the tea he had just swallowed all over the floor. He stared at Bai Jing in disbelief. He wasn't stupid; acquiring twenty decent-sized storefronts was no small feat. It would take at least forty or fifty million to pull off. While that might not be much for the Fang family’s total assets, in their current state, it was a significant sum. Since they had been locked in a stalemate with the Bai family for so long, spending such an amount was a desperate, "all-or-nothing" gamble. From one perspective, this was actually favorable for the Bai family.

"That’s a good thing! The Fang family is digging their own grave by doing this," Lin Yang said dismissively.

However, he had overlooked one crucial detail: the Bai family had poured their entire fortune into "Meiruotiancheng" for this comeback. Their daily operating costs were astronomical. If they had no revenue, the consequences were obvious.

Bai Jing was speechless. She realized that trying to explain this to Lin Yang was like playing the lute to a cow—he simply didn't get it!

The contracts were signed on a profit-sharing basis. If the other party refused to sell the product, the Bai family had no recourse. Even legal action would be futile. Without revenue and facing a cash crunch, the Bai family would be driven to a dead end. If this was a "good thing," she didn't know what was.

Just as they were discussing the issue of the twenty distributors, another unpleasant matter arose.

The call came from the company’s legal counsel, reporting something several times more serious than what they had been discussing.

Several people had filed complaints claiming that after using "Meiruotiancheng," they had suffered severe allergic reactions, skin ulcerations, and abscesses. Furthermore, experts from the Health Bureau had conducted laboratory tests, and the report stated that the capsules contained preservatives that were severely harmful to the human body. This was truly terrible news.

"Meiruotiancheng" had been approved by the Health Bureau—even if it had required some connections and bribes to push it through, it had passed. And there had been no such reports on the first day of its launch. Yet, overnight, bad news kept piling up. It would be bizarre if someone wasn't pulling strings in the shadows.

As they were discussing the Health Bureau matter, the sirens of police cars wailed from the west side of the street. Although the cars hadn't arrived yet, Lin Yang’s spiritual perception had already picked them up.

As he turned his gaze toward the approaching sirens, three police cruisers rounded the corner and screeched to a halt at the foot of the Baifu Pharmaceutical Building.

The officers stepped out and marched into the building with aggressive, menacing intent.

Watching the police enter, Bai Jing shook her head helplessly and muttered, "They are fast. We just got the news, and the police are already here. It seems our opponent is determined to drive the Bai family to ruin."

Lin Yang, meanwhile, locked his eyes on the last few people entering the building. He was curious about the presence of the Health Bureau, but he understood why; after all, Bai Jing had just mentioned the product issues. But were there really issues? He knew the truth perfectly well.

With the police on-site, they couldn't stay to finish their meal. After settling the bill, they left the restaurant and headed toward the Baifu Building. They wanted to see what other tricks their opponents had up their sleeves.

Lin Yang had long known that the Fang family played dirty, but he hadn't expected them to strike so quickly and so ruthlessly. They didn't move until they were ready to force their enemy into a corner.

As soon as they entered the lobby, they heard heated arguing. Security guards were clashing with the aggressive officers.

Because the police were armed, the guards were forced to retreat, but once they reached the elevator bank, they stood their ground, refusing to budge.

"Get out of the way, or I'll have you arrested for obstruction of justice!" the lead middle-aged officer threatened arrogantly. As he spoke, he reached for the holster at his waist, clearly intending to use his weapon for intimidation.

The officer was frustrated; in all his years, he had never encountered such thick-headed security guards. It was just a small report—was it really worth dying for?

The officer didn't know that the young guard had been in his darkest hour when Bai Jing, the owner of the building, had helped him without hesitation. To the wealthy, a hundred thousand might be the cost of a dinner or a night of entertainment, but to this young man, it had saved his mother’s life. He was deeply grateful, and the job she gave him was a lifeline. He wouldn't let anyone harm Baifu Pharmaceutical, which was why he dared to defy the police.

Seeing the conflict, Bai Jing hurried over and pulled the young guard aside. "Xiao Wen, it’s fine. Let them in. Go back to your work."

As the young guard walked away, the middle-aged officer couldn't resist a parting jab. "Hmph, just a guard dog, acting all tough. Truly doesn't know its place." He was clearly a man of small character. He then turned his gaze toward Bai Jing, his eyes lighting up with a lecherous gleam. He sneered, "Oh, isn't this Vice President Bai? It’s hard to get a meeting with you! By the way, keep your dog on a leash; it’s not good to have it biting people. If my gun happens to go off one day, that would be a tragedy, wouldn't it?"

Hearing this blatant insult, the young guard, Xiao Wen, trembled with rage. He respected Bai Jing immensely; he would have followed any of her orders without hesitation, even if she had asked him to kill.

Bai Jing’s face turned cold as she looked at the officer. She sneered, "Director Fang, shouldn't you be tending to your duties in the Xicheng District instead of meddling in the Tianchen District?"

Hearing Bai Jing’s words, a look of realization dawned on Lin Yang’s face. No wonder he didn't recognize this jerk despite living in the Tianchen District for so long—the man wasn't even from here. Hearing the surname "Fang," a wicked grin crept across Lin Yang’s lips.