Bai Zhen was about to order someone to apprehend Sun Shicai when he realized Sun Shicai had vanished, having already fled.
"You immediately go find the Governor and ask him to seal off Jiang Province. The Governor must not let Sun Shicai and Cao Desheng escape," Bai Zhen urgently commanded.
"Yes!"
Director Wang acknowledged and hurried to seek out Zhou Wentian, the Governor of Jiang Province.
Bai Zhen, however, did not leave.
Before the matter was exposed, Bai Zhen knew that he had to remain calm. Furthermore, the incident could not be leaked for the time being, or the entire business community of Jiang Province would descend into chaos.
Bai Zhen had to seize the opportunity to prepare his response.
"Everyone, today's exchange meeting concludes here!"
Bai Zhen picked up the microphone and announced.
Upon hearing this, everyone wore looks of confusion.
Despite their bewilderment, since Bai Zhen had declared the end, they could only begin to depart.
Once everyone had left, Bai Zhen could no longer maintain his composure. He slumped into a chair, his face etched with regret and helplessness.
Jiang Yi and Ye Yanran, seeing Bai Zhen's expression, knew that the problem must be with the drugs from Dasheng Group.
"President Bai, has something happened?" Ye Yanran asked Bai Zhen.
"Something big has happened!"
Bai Zhen took a deep breath and said, "Jiang Yi was right. The drugs from Dasheng Group are practically poison. So far, nearly a hundred people have died, and countless others have suffered health problems after taking these drugs."
Jiang Yi's brows furrowed slightly.
The situation had escalated beyond his expectations.
He had initially thought that taking Dasheng Group's drugs would only cause health issues, not realizing that they would directly lead to death.
Jiang Yi had not thoroughly researched Dasheng Group's drugs and was unaware that they were more poisonous than poison itself.
"President Bai, you must believe me now, right!" Jiang Yi looked at Bai Zhen.
"It was my fault!"
Bai Zhen let out a long sigh. "If I had believed you, things would not have escalated to this point. I was senile."
Bai Zhen was filled with deep regret.
"I need to recall these drugs from Dasheng Group immediately to prevent more people from taking them," Bai Zhen stated.
This task was immensely difficult.
Dasheng Group had sold millions of drugs, and recalling them in a short period was simply impossible.
There was only one solution: to have the media report on the matter, letting everyone know the truth. Only then could further tragedies be averted.
Now, Bai Zhen had many more tasks to attend to.
"Jiang Yi, I need your help with something right now. Find a way to treat those who have developed health problems after taking Dasheng Group's medication. Only you can do it now," Bai Zhen requested.
Jiang Yi let out a cold laugh.
Bai Zhen was only seeking his help now.
Previously, he had been so arrogant.
"I'll consider it!" Jiang Yi said deliberately.
"I apologize for what happened before. I'm sorry!"
Bai Zhen cast aside all pretense and pleaded with Jiang Yi, "Can't I beg you?"
"Since President Bai is so sincere, alright, I will help you with this," Jiang Yi replied to President Bai. "Tell them to come to Tiansheng Group tomorrow. I will work on developing an antidote as quickly as possible today."
"An antidote?" Bai Zhen was taken aback.
"That's right!"
Jiang Yi explained, "I had anticipated problems with Dasheng Group's drugs, so I made preparations in advance."
A hint of helplessness appeared on Bai Zhen's face.
His current feelings were beyond mere regret.
"Jiang Yi, if you can resolve this trouble for me this time, I will listen to you on any matter in the future!" Bai Zhen suddenly declared.
"Do you want to be my subordinate?" Jiang Yi joked.
"Even if it means being your subordinate, I don't care! I just want to resolve the current crisis," Bai Zhen said.
Jiang Yi was stunned by this statement.
He had only been joking, and he hadn't expected Bai Zhen to take it seriously.
"There's no need to be a subordinate!"
Jiang Yi continued, "You just need to help me look after Tiansheng Group in the future. Also, this matter has blown up too big. The only thing I can do to help is to develop an antidote and prevent more lives from being lost."
Bai Zhen nodded.
He knew that Jiang Yi was willing to help was already a great deal.
"If you had believed me back then, things wouldn't have turned out this way. You can't blame anyone else; it's all your own doing. You brought this upon yourself," Jiang Yi showed no leniency towards Bai Zhen.
So many innocent people had died this time, and Bai Zhen had to pay the price.
Bai Zhen sighed deeply.
"I will notify you once the antidote is developed!"
Jiang Yi stated.
"Thank you!" Bai Zhen replied.
"Oh, and one more thing. Once Sun Shicai is caught, hand him over to me. I want to have a good talk with Sun Shicai," Jiang Yi said.
"Alright!"
Bai Zhen agreed with a nod.
Jiang Yi said no more and left the plaza with Ye Yanran.
Once in the car, Jiang Yi took a deep breath. This matter had completely exceeded his expectations, with so many people having died.
If he had known, he should have inspected Cao Desheng's developed drugs himself.
"You don't need to blame yourself too much!"
Ye Yanran comforted Jiang Yi, "Who could have predicted that Sun Shicai and Cao Desheng would be so wicked, doing such things for money."
Jiang Yi let out a long sigh.
"Are you ready?" Jiang Yi asked Ye Yanran.
"Ready for what?" Ye Yanran looked confused.
"To become the head of the Xiao family!"
Jiang Yi stated, "Sun Shicai is connected to the third young master of the Xiao family. With Sun Shicai falling into our hands this time, it presents an opportunity for you!"
Hearing this, Ye Yanran's delicate eyebrows knitted slightly.
Then, Ye Yanran nodded.
"I am ready. I must reclaim what rightfully belongs to me," Ye Yanran declared with a firm tone.
Jiang Yi smiled slightly.
With Ye Yanran prepared, he could now begin his plan.
The first step was to leverage Sun Shicai.
To let everyone in the Xiao family in the capital know that their eldest daughter was still alive.
Then, they could legitimately force the Xiao family, step by step, to acknowledge Ye Yanran's identity.
What of the Xiao family in the capital? He didn't take them seriously at all. Dealing with the capital's Xiao family would be as easy as playing a game.
Ye Yanran started the car and drove directly to Tiansheng Group.
Upon arriving at Tiansheng Group, Ye Yanran immediately convened a meeting.
Jiang Yi did not participate. His purpose in coming to Tiansheng Group was to find Chen Kun.
Jiang Yi intended to send Chen Kun to the capital to monitor the Xiao family's movements.
Soon, Chen Kun arrived in the hall.
"Brother, what do you need me for?" Chen Kun asked.
"I have a very important task for you!"
Jiang Yi looked at Chen Kun. "You will go to the capital and help me keep an eye on the Xiao family. Find out all about the Xiao family's influence."