Chapter 896 A Complete Demotion?
"Wang Mingrui, you've gone too far!"
Xie Wei couldn't help but understand the underlying meaning of the words. He slammed his palm onto the table, his eyes widening like bronze bells, staring intently at Wang Mingrui.
"Too far? How have I gone too far?"
Wang Mingrui was unfazed.
"I'm telling you, if you dare to be disrespectful to Mr. Wei again, we'll go outside and settle this right now!"
Xie Wei clenched his fists, as large as sandbags.
Seeing these fists, which had taken countless lives, a flicker of fear crossed Wang Mingrui's eyes. He hadn't ascended to his position through sheer force, whereas Xie Wei was a powerful martial artist. There was no comparison between them.
However, Xie Wei's attitude greatly angered Wang Mingrui.
Xie Wei, to this day, still couldn't see the situation clearly and was still protecting Wei Changgeng. How hateful!
"Xie Wei, oh Xie Wei, even now you're still willing to be Wei Changgeng's dog. Can't you have some ambition?"
Wang Mingrui spoke with a curse.
While it seemed like he was talking about Xie Wei's ambition, he was actually venting his anger.
"You're asking for a beating!"
Xie Wei walked over and punched Wang Mingrui in the face. Wang Mingrui staggered back a few steps, his chair falling to the ground. If not for the wall behind him, he would have surely fallen.
"You actually hit me for that old man, Wei Changgeng! I'm telling you, Xie Wei, your future is in my hands!"
Wang Mingrui wiped his mouth, which was completely covered in blood, and cursed at Xie Wei.
"To hell with my future! What does my future have to do with you?"
Xie Wei ignored him and charged forward with his fists.
As expected, Wang Mingrui, who had ascended through his wits, was no match for Xie Wei in terms of absolute strength. In just a few minutes, Xie Wei had beaten him to the point where he could no longer get up.
There were many of Wang Mingrui's men at the door. They were all members of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade and looked at each other in dismay as they observed the situation inside.
Wei Changgeng, Xie Wei, and Wang Mingrui – these three paramount figures of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province. Who would dare to break up such a fight?
They could only stand there obediently.
A few minutes later, Wei Changgeng saw that Wang Mingrui had been dealt with sufficiently and shouted, "Enough!"
Xie Wei lowered the fist he had raised and stood up, returning to his seat.
Wang Mingrui's face was bruised and swollen, looking quite miserable, only slightly better than his nephew Cao Junda from earlier.
He stood up, swaying unsteadily, still feeling dizzy.
He spat, a mouthful of blood. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
"It's over, can I sit down now?"
Wei Changgeng said indifferently.
"Wei Changgeng, stop pretending to be a good person!"
Wang Mingrui cursed.
"Wang Mingrui, don't push your luck. You insulted Mr. Wei first, and besides, can you even call Mr. Wei by his name?"
Xie Wei stood up without hesitation to defend Wei Changgeng.
"I'm not worthy? Heh heh, Xie Wei, you don't know yet, do you? Mr. Wei is about to be stripped of his position as the head of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province! From now on, he'll be nothing but a commoner. How am I not worthy?"
Wang Mingrui sneered.
"Mr. Wei..." Xie Wei's expression changed, and he couldn't help but look at Wei Changgeng.
Wei Changgeng remained silent, his expressionless.
This made Xie Wei's heart sink even further.
He had thought that with Wei Changgeng's release, today's banquet would be a joyous occasion to celebrate his escape from disaster. He never expected things to turn out this way.
"No, it's impossible. If Mr. Wei resigns, who else can manage the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province?" Xie Wei still couldn't believe it.
Wang Mingrui smiled and said, "Xie Wei, let me tell you the truth. Wei Changgeng will be completely demoted. Do you know who will take over?"
"Who?"
As soon as Xie Wei asked, he seemed to recall something. He stared at Wang Mingrui, blurting out, "Are you saying it's..."
"You're right. I will assume the position of head of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade."
Wang Mingrui said proudly.
"How is that possible?" Xie Wei couldn't believe it.
"What's impossible about it? As long as I align myself correctly and follow the right people, becoming the head of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade is naturally normal."
Wang Mingrui smirked.
Xie Wei still couldn't believe it.
Wang Mingrui continued, "Xie Wei, if you follow me, I guarantee you can advance further and become the second-in-command of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province!"
Xie Wei gritted his teeth and said, "Dream on! I'm telling you, if Mr. Wei resigns, I will resign too!"
Wang Mingrui was quite surprised by Xie Wei's decision. After all, Xie Wei had reached his current position through blood and merit. Was he really willing to give it all up?
No, it must be that Xie Wei couldn't face the consequences.
"Xie Wei, what benefits do you get from following him? Over the years, what has Wei Changgeng given you? As long as you follow me, I guarantee your Xie family will become a noble family in the provincial capital!"
Xie Wei sneered, "Wang Mingrui, do you think I'm like you, selling out my friends for glory? Don't forget, how many times did Mr. Wei save you? If it weren't for Mr. Wei, the grass on your grave would be three feet high. Now, for wealth and status, you choose to betray Mr. Wei. You are shameless!"
"You ungrateful Xie Wei! You're unappreciative! Just you wait, when I take office, the first thing I'll do is make you a doorman!"
Xie Wei's words exposed Wang Mingrui's last shred of decency. His face turned green and white, and he trembled with anger.
Xie Wei was about to retort when Wei Changgeng stood up and looked at Wang Mingrui indifferently, "Wang Mingrui, are you so sure I'll be completely demoted?"
"You offended Su Ning for the Su family in the provincial capital, and you're even suspected of treason. The Seven Provinces Joint Enforcement Council is investigating you, and it's said they've found conclusive evidence. Don't you believe you'll be completely demoted?"
Wang Mingrui chuckled and continued, "From what I know, the Seven Provinces Joint Enforcement Council and the capital have begun discussing the appointment and removal of the head of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province. Isn't this preparation for your dismissal?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Changgeng shook his head indifferently.
Does that mean he would definitely be completely demoted?
"Wei Changgeng, stop pretending. From now on, the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province will no longer be called Wei's. Moreover, I think, in a few days, it will be called Wang's!"
Wang Mingrui laughed heartily, as if a scene that made his blood boil had already appeared in his mind.
"Nonsense..."
Xie Wei clenched his fists, about to erupt.
Wang Mingrui's face darkened. He glared at Xie Wei and said coldly, "I'm telling you, if you dare to touch me again, I guarantee your future will be ruined!"
His tone was as if he had already become the head of the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province.
However, Xie Wei was indeed startled. Xie Wei was the honest type, and he was quite fearful of his superiors.
Wei Changgeng sighed. He looked at Wang Mingrui and said seriously,
"Wang Mingrui, if you voluntarily admit your mistakes and reform now, I can find a position for you in the Yanhuang Iron Brigade in Jiangnan Province. It won't be high, but it will be enough to ensure you have a comfortable life for the rest of your days."
"I admit my mistakes? I reform?"
Wang Mingrui seemed to have misheard. He even dug his ear, looking as if he couldn't help but laugh, "Wei Changgeng, you're still putting on an act even now. That's enough!"