The Tycoon System: I Have a Universal Land

"Chairman Shang, we're all honest people. We couldn't possibly do something like that! Please trust us!" one department manager pleaded.

"Trust you? Based on what? Your empty words? Or should I trust hard evidence? Let me tell you all something: this company is entirely mine now. If I wanted to shut it down tomorrow, I could! The reason I'm conducting this thorough investigation is because I want United Fitex to thrive. Do you understand?"

Shang Yunyan's words silenced everyone. He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and took a rest, signaling that he didn't want to engage further.

Ding!

Congratulations to the host for completing a humiliation task. You've earned one spin of the lottery! Would you like to use it now?

"Later tonight. It's inconvenient at the moment."

Understood, host! By the way, that was impressive—finally, you're acting like a true member of the Shang family!

"You're talking as if you've seen my ancestors in action. Didn't you claim you've never guided my predecessors?"

Ding!

Congratulations! Your level has increased to Level 2! System interface upgrading. Universal Grounds upgrading. Please wait.

"Damn! Dodging my question again, huh?" Although Shang Yunyan was annoyed, he couldn't help but smile at the thought of the system upgrade.

By 4 PM, the conference room had been eerily quiet for half an hour. During this time, Xue'er had already called the police, leaving everyone in a state of anxiety. None of them had expected the new chairman to be so domineering and decisive.

The conference room doors swung open once more.

"Young Master, everything has been investigated. While everyone has some level of gray income, these three individuals stand out the most," Zhang Liping reported as she placed a ledger, a thick stack of expense reports, reconciliation records, and transfer documents onto the table.

Shang Yunyan glanced at the documents and immediately flared up, pointing at Vice President Wang and shouting, "You piece of trash! I thought you were being forthright because you were noble, but you're the worst of them all! You embezzled over 4 million yuan last month alone! I'll make sure every cent is returned, and I'll sue you until you rot in prison! And you two—Deputy Vice President Guan and Vice President Liu—you're all scum!"

As Shang Yunyan raged, the police entered the room.

"Who called the police?"

"I did!" Shang Yunyan replied without hesitation. "I've discovered evidence of embezzlement, tax evasion, and fraud involving several employees under my company. The amount involved totals in the tens of millions. I demand compensation and prosecution!"

The officers were taken aback. "And you are?"

"Shang Yunyan, chairman of United Fitex. I recently acquired the company, but I've worked here before. Though my previous tenure was unpleasant, their crimes are factual. My legal team will represent me in the lawsuit."

"You all, come with us!" one officer commanded.

"Chairman Shang! Please, I beg you, let me go! I didn't mean to—please, I have kids to take care of!" Ma Yongsheng cried, grabbing Shang Yunyan's pant leg in desperation.

"I won't forgive anyone!" Shang Yunyan declared coldly. "Xue'er, from now on, you are the general manager of United Fitex. Handle all matters on my behalf. Zhang Jie will oversee finances. Financial manager, assist Zhang Liping fully. Otherwise…"

"Yes, Chairman! I understand! I'll cooperate with Zhang Jie completely. Zhang Jie, this way, please! I look forward to working with you," the financial manager said quickly, realizing this was her only chance to safeguard her position.

Meanwhile, Vice Presidents Wang, Guan, and Liu were drenched in cold sweat, struggling to figure out how to respond.

"Let's go! Off to the police station! Or do you plan to sit here until you die?" Shang Yunyan stood up, grabbed the ledger, and left. Behind him, Chen Zhan stood protectively by Xue'er, while Chen Peng and driver Uncle Zheng accompanied Shang Yunyan to the police station.

The four suspects, shaking in fear, were taken away for questioning.

Back in the conference room:

"Do you think this will blow over?" one department manager asked hesitantly.

"Maybe?"

"Xue'er, um… What kind of person is our new chairman?"

"He's a highly capable and exceptionally well-connected young man," Xue'er replied, leaving everyone more curious than ever.

"All right, enough gossiping. Let's focus on the meeting," Xue'er said, resuming discussions with the remaining executives. Meanwhile, Zhu Li began to reflect on whether his company had indeed become a rotten façade over the years.

In the car, Shang Yunyan sent a text to Zhang Liping, instructing her to transfer all available company funds into his personal account. He had an excellent investment opportunity in mind.

Zhang Liping acted quickly, and before long, 140 million yuan had been transferred into Shang Yunyan's account.

"System, still sleeping?"

"Sleeping? I already told you I was upgrading!"

"Done yet?"

"Finished ages ago! Come on, leveling up from one to two doesn't take a day—it's quick!"

"Well, I've got 140 million in cash, and it's not from you. Transfer it into Universal Grounds for me. I'm on my way to the police station, so I can't do it myself."