SAG -Chapter 100 The New Boss, Zhang Sicheng

In the end, Wu Ying didn’t go forward to greet Zhang Sicheng or ask any questions.

He hurriedly finished his steamed buns and rushed upstairs, though his mind was still full of confusion.

Only a few days ago, he had learned that his mentor, Zhang Sicheng, had somehow connected with the new owner and was about to be promoted.

He had genuinely been happy for him.

But now, it seemed things were nothing like he had imagined.

Since when did getting a promotion require such an extravagant entrance?

Meanwhile, Zhang Ran and Zhang Sicheng didn’t go upstairs immediately.

Instead, they found a place nearby and waited.

They intended to go up only after all the employees had arrived.

Soon it was nine o’clock.

At 9:05, Meng Mingxuan called.

“Everyone’s here. We’re just waiting for you.”

Meng Mingxuan had arrived early and was currently sitting in what had previously been Wang Tao’s office.

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Zhao Yu glanced around and didn’t see Zhang Sicheng anywhere.

A smile immediately crept onto his lips.

He had never expected Zhang Sicheng to dare show up late at a time like this.

Wasn’t he just asking for trouble?

Zhao Yu didn’t have any deep grudge against Zhang Sicheng.

They had barely even had any major conflicts.

Yet relationships between people could be strange.

For some reason, Zhao Yu simply disliked Zhang Sicheng.

Especially because a mere high-school graduate had outranked him for two whole years.

That irritated him even more.

He wasn’t trying to ruin Zhang Sicheng.

He just enjoyed seeing him have bad luck.

Besides, when everyone in the company had been trying to curry favor with him recently, asking him to help put in a good word—

Only Zhang Sicheng hadn’t come.

What Zhao Yu didn’t know was that Zhang Sicheng had originally intended to do exactly that.

But because of the house purchase, the matter had slipped his mind.

Zhao Yu was in an excellent mood.

Recently, he had been working hard to get close to Wang Tao, hoping Wang Tao would speak well of him before the new owner.

Although Wang Tao had never agreed outright, he had hinted that it was possible.

Moreover, Zhao Yu already knew who was acquiring the company—

Meng Mingxuan, the young master of the Meng Group.

Before this, Zhao Yu had never even heard the name.

Meng Mingxuan kept a relatively low profile.

Unless one belonged to that social circle, one wouldn’t know him.

But after researching the Meng Group, Zhao Yu discovered the truth.

Meng Mingxuan was a genuine super-rich second-generation heir.

His family’s assets totaled at least tens of billions of yuan.

With such a powerful backer…

How could the company fail to prosper?

If Zhao Yu could latch onto Meng Mingxuan…

His future would truly be limitless.

Wu Ying also noticed Zhao Yu’s expression and curled his lips in disdain.

Someone beside him whispered, “Where’s Zhang Sicheng? Why isn’t he here yet?”

Wu Ying didn’t answer.

He had a feeling something huge was about to happen.

At that moment, Wang Tao and Meng Mingxuan walked out of the office together.

Everyone immediately stood up.

Zhao Yu looked at Meng Mingxuan with shining eyes.

Someone who didn’t know better might have thought he had a crush on him.

Wang Tao noticed Zhao Yu’s eager expression, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

He remembered everything Zhao Yu had done recently.

He had always known about the conflict between Zhao Yu and Zhang Sicheng.

But he had never interfered.

Healthy competition and workplace rivalries were normal.

They even motivated employees.

But now…

He knew the company’s new owner was Zhang Sicheng.

If Zhao Yu found out…

Wang Tao couldn’t imagine how he would react.

Still, Wang Tao had no intention of warning him.

In fact, the day before, he had deliberately leaked just a tiny bit of insider information to Zhao Yu.

His purpose was simple.

He wanted Zhao Yu to become the perfect target—

Someone Zhang Sicheng could use to establish his authority.

Whether Zhang Sicheng actually chose to use that opportunity was another matter.

Wang Tao had done his part.

People like Wang Tao were exceptionally shrewd.

Especially when it came to handling interpersonal relationships.

Although he still felt awkward and uncomfortable about the entire situation…

He immediately began preparing the company for Zhang Sicheng’s takeover.

Not only because of Zhang Ran…

But also because, during dinner with Meng Mingxuan two days earlier, Meng Mingxuan had casually revealed a few things.

Everyone waited for Wang Tao and Meng Mingxuan to speak.

Most assumed Meng Mingxuan was about to introduce himself as the new owner.

Instead…

Neither of them said a word.

They simply walked to the company’s entrance and stood there, waiting.

“Is someone else coming?”

Someone guessed.

Seeing this, Wu Ying’s heart skipped a beat.

A bold guess surfaced in his mind.

At the same time, he found that guess almost impossible to believe.

Fortunately—or unfortunately—

His doubts didn’t last long.

“Let’s welcome our new boss!”

“Everyone, please give him a round of applause!”

Three people walked through the entrance.

Seeing them, Wang Tao immediately began clapping.

Everyone else instinctively followed.

But every face wore the same expression—

Confusion.

Disbelief.

As for Zhao Yu…

His entire world seemed to collapse.

He stared blankly at Zhang Sicheng.

Dressed from head to toe in luxury brands.

His hair was perfectly styled.

An expensive luxury watch gleamed on his wrist.

The face was exactly the same one Zhao Yu knew so well…

Yet at this moment, it felt completely unfamiliar.

And intimidating.

Wang Tao didn’t keep everyone waiting.

He smiled and announced, “I’m sure everyone already knows this gentleman.”

“Zhang Sicheng.”

“Our old colleague.”

“But today…”

“He has a new identity.”

“The new owner of Biaoxue Network.”

“President Zhang Sicheng.”

The entire company stared at Zhang Sicheng in shock.

Yesterday, he had been working beside them.

Today…

He was their boss.

Everyone knew Zhang Sicheng well.

He was one of the company’s longest-serving employees.

Easygoing.

Good-tempered.

But the strongest impression everyone had of him was—

Frugal.

He almost never spent money lavishly.

Many times, he even brought homemade lunch from home.

Everyone also knew he had a warm and happy family.

During several company dinners, he had even brought Liu Lu along.

To everyone else…

Zhang Sicheng was simply an ordinary office worker.

A husband and wife struggling together to survive in Shanghai.

Working hard every day.

Living frugally.

No one had ever imagined…

That Zhang Sicheng was actually rich.

Even Wu Ying had never imagined it.

His mentor of nearly half a year had quietly become wealthy enough to buy the entire company.

That wasn’t merely being rich.

That was being extraordinarily rich.

Although Zhang Sicheng had mentally prepared himself…

The moment still made him nervous.

Instinctively, he glanced toward Zhang Ran.

Seeing Zhang Ran give him an encouraging look…

He took a deep breath.

Then slowly began speaking.

“Hello, everyone.”

“I’m Zhang Sicheng.”

“I’m sure you’re all very familiar with me.”

“I won’t waste time with unnecessary words.”

“Instead, let me introduce someone standing beside me.”

As he spoke, he pointed toward Meng Mingxuan.

He carefully remembered everything Zhang Ran had taught him in the car.

“This is Meng Mingxuan.”

“The young master of the Meng Group.”

“My business partner.”

“And one of our company’s shareholders.”

“I’m confident that with his participation, our company will continue growing stronger.”

“Everyone, please welcome President Meng!”

With that, Zhang Sicheng took the lead in applauding.

Standing beside him, Meng Mingxuan wore a helpless smile.

That part hadn’t been in the script.

Still, he didn’t mind.

A moment later, he smiled broadly and joined in the applause.