Three days later, Banquet Hall No.1 at Xuandu Grand Hotel was teeming with countless media, even prominent outlets from Flower Island flew in from far away.

The seats were densely packed with reporters, and as soon as Zhang Yuksheng appeared, a commotion erupted.

"Manager Zhang, what do you have to say about this incident?"

"Is Qianming Real Estate Company part of Xuanjin Yulong? Is it true that there is corner-cutting happening?"

"Will Miss An, the mastermind behind this, face legal punishment?"

Zhang Yuksheng fixed his gaze forward and walked to the podium. Since following An Yiqing, he had gained considerable experience. The former owner of a Jade Stone store had grown into a distinguished elite, exuding an aura that commanded respect.

"Everyone, please be silent," he said, sitting down at the desk, nodding to his assistant beside him, then looking at the crowd below, "Regarding this incident, I will clarify everything one by one. Please don’t rush."

After saying this, Zhang Yuksheng fell silent, sitting in his chair watching everyone.

Under his watchful eyes, the reporters all closed their mouths, perhaps intimidated by Zhang Yuksheng’s quiet authority or influenced by the odd atmosphere in the room.

"Good, thank you all for cooperating," Zhang Yuksheng raised an eyebrow with a smile, "The purpose of this press conference is to clear up certain matters. First, I will answer everyone’s first question—Qianming Real Estate Company does indeed belong to Miss An herself. Soon, it will officially merge under Xuanjin Yulong."

Wow—the crowd was in an uproar. If Qianming Real Estate Company belonged to An Yiqing, doesn’t that confirm the allegations of corner-cutting?

"President Zhang, the matter of corner-cutting is—"

"Regarding the corner-cutting issue, I solemnly clarify in my capacity as the General Manager of Xuanjin Yulong, that this is pure slander!" Before the reporter could finish, Zhang Yuksheng interrupted him, his face serious and tone severe, "The creation of Xuanjin Yulong is something everyone witnessed first-hand. The reason for its growth from a little-known entity to today’s large group is Miss An’s exceptional leadership and integrity guarantee! You may consider, under Xuanjin Yulong are brands like Yuyuanzhai, Xuanjin Pharmaceuticals, and Yangsheng Palace, all known for conscientious quality and promising prospects. Why would Miss An risk the entire group’s future for the paltry gains from corner-cutting?"

The crowd nodded in agreement, feeling Zhang Yuksheng made a valid point.

"Ha!" At this moment, a cold laugh emerged from below, "Such grand talk, President Zhang, if An Yiqing isn’t cutting corners, then where is the evidence? Furthermore, three workers fell from heights at Orchid Pavilion Garden, causing one death and two injuries; where is the person accountable from Qianming Real Estate Company? Where is An Yiqing? Putting aside the corner-cutting issue, do these workers deserve their suffering and misfortune without a word of sympathy from their boss?"

Suddenly, the reporters who were wavering felt animosity toward An Yiqing once more. Even if there was no corner-cutting, the incident involving the three construction workers without An Yiqing showing her face was indeed outrageous!

Zhang Yuksheng’s eyes flashed sharply, he gave the instigating female reporter a brief, penetrating glance.

The scene was plunged into awkwardness.

Meanwhile, in Flower Island, Jiang Family.

In the living room, the TV was broadcasting the Xuanjin Yulong press conference live. Jiang Zirong leaned on the sofa, legs crossed on the small table before him. In his right hand, he held a crystal goblet, the wine inside vivid in color.

On the TV, a female reporter was aggressively questioning Zhang Yuksheng, while others looked indignant, glaring at him. Jiang Zirong’s lips curled slightly into a satisfied smile.

Just then, the phone rang. Jiang Zirong glanced and picked it up.

"Mr. Jiang, are you watching TV?"

"I’m watching. President Lv, your contributions this time are indispensable." Jiang Zirong squinted, feeling pleased. Calling him was Lv Tian, the General Manager of Prosperous Real Estate.

"Mr. Jiang also deserves credit, this time, it’s likely An Yiqing won’t recover." Lv Tian chuckled.

"Caution is key to everything. What about those construction workers? Absolutely no leaks allowed."

"Rest assured Mr. Jiang, the dead don’t talk."

Jiang Zirong’s face displayed a sinister smile, "President Lv, you truly have a way; next step, I hope we can fulfill our wish to keep An Yiqing in Flower Island, never to return."