Chapter 148: Shameless to the Extreme

Upon seeing Shen Xian appear, Meng Yanzhou’s expression darkened instantly.
He could not have anticipated Shen Xian’s arrival in a million years.
How did he even dare to show his face today?
Chen Rumeng was also stunned, casting a very unnatural glance at Ning Cai.
This is going to end badly.
"Are you saying that the countermeasures currently displayed by Ye Yuning were all directed by you?" Shen Xian’s expression was cold at this moment, exuding a bizarre aura. His piercing gaze locked directly onto Meng Yanzhou.
As he stepped forward, his shadow suddenly filled the entire room, casting a gloomy darkness over the space.
Chen Rumeng couldn't help but take a step back. Meng Yanzhou’s face was as gloomy as water as he stared at Shen Xian, remaining silent for a long time.
They could not afford a confrontation; any direct comparison of facts would expose their deception.
Since confrontation was impossible, the only option was to change the subject and muddy the waters.
With that, Meng Yanzhou shouted loudly, "Shen Xian, you’ve driven Ye Yuning to such a miserable state, yet you still have the nerve to show up!"
Chen Rumeng also snapped back to her senses, pointing at Shen Xian. "Shen Xian, how can you show your face here without a single shred of guilt?"
Sure enough, the attention of Ning Cai and the others was successfully diverted, and they all looked at him with complex expressions.
Ignoring Meng Yanzhou and Chen Rumeng, Shen Xian turned his gaze to Ye Yuning. "What is your next move? Have you figured it out yet?"
"The next step is to stubbornly insist that what we ate wasn't wild game, but farm-raised," Ye Yuning said.
"Who gave you this plan?" Shen Xian asked.
Ye Yuning replied, "Naturally, Brother Meng."
A look of bitter sarcasm appeared on Shen Xian’s face. "Is there any evidence to prove that what we ate wasn't wild?"
Naturally, there was none.
Ye Yuning couldn't produce any at all.
Hearing this, Ning Cai frowned. "Shen Xian, while there is indeed no evidence to prove it wasn't wild, there is equally no evidence to prove that what we ate *was* wild!"
"Well said. So the upcoming interview is just going to rely on a stubborn war of words without a single shred of substantive supporting material, is that correct?" Shen Xian asked, looking first at Meng Yanzhou and then at Chen Rumeng.
Hearing this, Zhou Wan felt a sudden surge of anger flare up in her heart.
Things have reached this point, and instead of thinking of a solution, why are you still here bickering?
"Shen Xian, no matter what, Meng Yanzhou has been actively trying to find a solution, while you—apart from pointing fingers, pointing fingers, and more pointing fingers—what else is left?" Zhou Wan looked at Shen Xian with disappointment. "How did you become like this? Is money really that important to you?"
"You want money, is that it? Fine, I'll give you all of it!"
"Name your price, I'll give you however much you want, as long as you say the word!"
Zhou Wan finally snapped, her almond-shaped eyes red as she stared at Shen Xian, her rebellious nature fully exposed at this moment.
Shen Xian merely swept a cold, indifferent glance over Zhou Wan, his eyes devoid of the slightest trace of emotion, before turning back to Chen Rumeng. "Tell me, why did you leak my proposal?"
Chen Rumeng sneered. "What proposal? I have no idea what you're talking about. The proposal was clearly put forward by Brother Meng. How did it magically become yours in your mouth?"
As soon as these words were spoken, both Ye Yuning and Ning Cai looked at Shen Xian with deep disappointment.
Even at a time like this, was he still trying to steal Meng Yanzhou's credit?
Zhou Wan was equally disappointed, feeling as though all the strength had drained from her body. She said to Shen Xian, "Shen Xian, if you refuse to repent and insist on being stubbornly unrepentant to the bitter end, let's just call it quits. From now on, you take your broad highway, and I'll cross my single-plank bridge!"
Meng Yanzhou wore a deeply aggrieved expression on his face, though inside he was immensely triumphant, feeling that he was only a step away from winning Zhou Wan over.
"As you wish." Shen Xian gave Zhou Wan a serious, lingering look.
Then, he turned his gaze back to Chen Rumeng. "Are you certain you didn't touch my proposal?"
Chen Rumeng retorted, "Ridiculous! The proposal was clearly thought up by Brother Meng. This is a pathetic way to steal credit!"
"Shen Xian, stop making a scene!" Ning Cai also chimed in with a frown.
"I will let you die with your eyes open, knowing the truth." Shen Xian cast a cold glance at Chen Rumeng, then took out his phone, pulled up a photo, and tossed it to Ning Cai.
"I took this photo at the exact moment I placed the documents inside your office. It shows precisely what files were contained within," Shen Xian said.
Ning Cai took the phone, glanced at it, and then snapped her head up to stare at Chen Rumeng.
The documents Shen Xian had left for her did not match the documents she had ultimately received.
That left only one possible explanation: Chen Rumeng had swapped her files!
Chen Rumeng’s face instantly turned as pale as a sheet.
Meng Yanzhou also felt an immediate sense of impending doom.
Is Shen Xian out of his mind?
When dropping off documents, why on earth would he take photos to keep a record?
"You swapped the documents?" Ning Cai looked at Chen Rumeng coldly.
Chen Rumeng remained silent, only shooting a fierce, venomous glare at Shen Xian.
The gazes of Ning Cai and Zhou Wan immediately shifted to Meng Yanzhou. "Is everything Shen Xian said true?"
At this point, the only choice left was to deny everything to the death.
So Meng Yanzhou spoke with an earnest expression, "I have no idea. I never looked at any of Shen Xian's documents. I swear to the heavens!"
Chen Rumeng quickly conjured up an excuse as well. "Cai Cai, Shen Xian most likely saw the live stream and hastily fabricated this photo. In any case, I never touched any of the documents!"
How utterly shameless.
To be able to tell lies with such a grand and righteous air.
"Brilliant," Shen Xian said, giving Meng Yanzhou and Chen Rumeng a thumbs-up.
Meng Yanzhou said in a deep voice, "Shen Xian, don't go spreading groundless accusations without evidence, or I'll sue you for defamation!"
Chen Rumeng echoed, "Everyone, don't believe Shen Xian. He's simply at his wit's end like a dog leaping over a wall, and he'll resort to any despicable trick."
The others looked amongst themselves, all feeling a massive headache coming on.
There were only a few minutes left before the live stream was scheduled to begin.
Without bothering to argue further, Shen Xian cast a cold glance at Meng Yanzhou and Chen Rumeng, then tossed the file bag in his hand to Ye Yuning. "Open this and read it during the live stream later. Follow the instructions inside to the letter."
"This is your only chance to save yourself!"
"Don't ruin it!"
"The last page of the documents contains my bank account number. If you feel satisfied with this job, please wire my service fee over!"
This was the first time Shen Xian bared his edge. His speech was solemn and serious, carrying a certain oppressive weight and an ineffable, dignified authority.
Having said his piece, Shen Xian walked straight out.
Throughout the entire process, he did not spare Zhou Wan another glance.
Ye Yuning stood in a daze, clutching the thick file bag in her hands, completely unaware of what was actually inside.
Meng Yanzhou and Chen Rumeng exchanged glances, their hearts sinking.
Especially Chen Rumeng—she had suspected all along that Shen Xian was keeping a backup plan, and now it seemed her intuition was spot on.
Just as Ye Yuning wanted to open the file bag to see what was inside, a knock sounded at the door, and Qin Yike’s voice rang out, "Ms. Ye, may we begin again?"
"Yes, we can!" Clutching the file bag, Ye Yuning hurried toward the door.
The second live stream officially began!