Chapter 38.2- The CEO’s Wife – Transcendental Translations

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Chapter 38.2

Even Qin Lan, who had no formal status in the family, received three properties and 20 million yuan in cash. Although this was far less than what Zhao Zhicheng and his mother got, it was still quite a generous sum for a mistress.

Finally, the lawyer announced that Zhao Group would go to Zhao Yi.

Everyone was shocked.

Even Zhao Yi and Tian Tian hadn’t anticipated this outcome.

Zhao Zhicheng and his mother immediately protested and demanded an explanation. The lawyer calmly replied, “The chairman only left four words: The capable shall lead.”

In the end, Zhao Haifeng had recognized Zhao Yi’s capabilities over his objections. Zhao Group was a family legacy passed down for over a century, and he couldn’t allow it to be destroyed by Zhao Zhicheng’s incompetence. Although he disliked Tian Tian, compared to Zhao Yi’s talents, her presence could be overlooked.

Unconvinced, Zhao Zhicheng and his mother threatened to sue. The lawyer remained composed and said, “If you wish to pursue legal action, go ahead. However, it would be futile. The shares of the late chairman and the board have already been transferred to the general manager. You have no chance of winning.”

Zhao Yi felt a complex mix of emotions, while Tian Tian held his hand tightly, silently comforting him.

“The capable shall lead.”

Perhaps Zhao Haifeng had never truly loved Zhao Yi, but as a shrewd businessman, he understood Zhao Yi’s potential. Under his leadership, Zhao Group had flourished—a testament to his vision and decision-making. It was only logical for him to entrust the family legacy to Zhao Yi.

As the saying goes, gold will always shine.

After completing the funeral arrangements for Zhao Haifeng, Zhao Yi formally took over Zhao Group. His value skyrocketed, and he became the new star of D City. Although a significant portion of the family assets had been distributed, Zhao Yi was indisputably the city’s wealthiest individual.

Beyond Zhao Group, Zhao Yi also had investments in other industries, especially in short-form video platforms, which were raking in money by the bucketful.

His meteoric rise drew the attention of industry moguls, who sought to connect their daughters or sisters with him in hopes of forming a powerful alliance.

Zhao Yi, however, remained unmoved. His heart was set on marrying Tian Tian.

No one could separate them now.

One day, Zhao Yi skipped work to surprise Tian Tian. He bought thousands of roses and transformed their home into a sea of flowers. When Tian Tian arrived home, she almost thought she had entered the wrong house.

The entire space was covered in red roses adorned with fairy lights, creating a dreamlike, ethereal scene.

Dressed in a black suit, Zhao Yi emerged from a room holding a bouquet of fresh flowers. Walking toward her, he pulled a velvet box from his pocket and opened it to reveal a dazzling pink diamond ring the size of a pigeon egg. Dropping to one knee, he held up the flowers and the ring.

“Baobei, will you marry me?”

Although it was just the two of them, without any witnesses to their happiness, Tian Tian was deeply moved. Her eyes brimmed with tears as she nodded solemnly. “Yes.”

Zhao Yi was overjoyed. He slipped the ring onto her finger, stood up, and enveloped her in his arms, kissing her passionately.

Overwhelmed by Zhao Yi’s fervent affection, Tian Tian gave in entirely. The proposal ignited a deep primal desire in both of them, leading to a frenzy right on the living room floor.

From there, they moved to the sofa, the bathroom, and finally the bedroom.

Every corner of their home bore evidence of their love that night.

After the proposal, Tian Tian continued filming videos during the day and began live-streaming for two hours each night. By now, she had over 500,000 followers and was a moderately popular influencer. Each time she streamed skincare tips, tens of thousands of viewers tuned in.

The engagement also kept Tian Tian busy with wedding preparations—posing for wedding photos, tailoring her dress, and coordinating a host of other details.

Initially, they had planned to visit Tian Tian’s hometown to meet her parents, but Zhao Yi’s recent promotion to chairman left him swamped with work.

Meanwhile, Zhao Zhicheng and his mother, bitter over losing the controlling stake in Zhao Group, caused trouble within the company. Over the years, Zhao Zhicheng’s mother had placed many of her relatives and associates into the company. Now, they openly sided with her, creating chaos.

While these individuals had kept quiet during Zhao Haifeng’s tenure, they began acting out once Zhao Yi took over.

But Zhao Yi was no pushover. He had been watching them all along, waiting for the right time to remove them. Zhao Group couldn’t afford disloyal employees, and those who had opposed him in the past wouldn’t escape his scrutiny.

News frequently reported Zhao Yi’s decisive actions—firing one person today, suspending another tomorrow, and demoting someone else the day after.

Tian Tian grew increasingly worried. In her previous life, Zhao Yi’s harsh retaliation against Zhao Zhicheng’s faction had spiraled out of control. Now, history seemed to be repeating itself. She needed to find a way to stop him before things escalated further.

While she agreed that Zhao Haifeng and Zhao Zhicheng deserved their comeuppance, she couldn’t condone dragging others down with them. Zhao Yi’s tendency to leave no room for compromise was a dangerous flaw.

That evening, Tian Tian decided to have a serious talk with Zhao Yi.

However, he didn’t return home until nearly 11 p.m.

As soon as he arrived, he pulled her into his arms. “Baobei, I have an early flight to City C tomorrow—5 a.m. Can you pack my suitcase for me? I’ll take a shower first. I’m exhausted.”

Hearing this, Tian Tian swallowed her words. He was clearly overworked; it wasn’t the right time for a heavy conversation.

“Alright, go shower. I’ll handle your packing.”

“You’re the best, wifey.” Zhao Yi kissed her cheek. Then, as if a sudden thought struck him, he grinned. “Actually, I’m feeling a little inspired. How about we have some fun in the shower first?”

Tian Tian’s eyes widened. “What about your suitcase?”

“We’ll pack it later. Come on,” Zhao Yi said, steering her toward the bathroom.

Tian Tian tried to protest.

But Zhao Yi held her tightly. “Baobei, I’ve missed you so much it’s killing me. Don’t you feel the same?”

Blushing furiously, Tian Tian muttered under her breath, “You’re such a rascal.”

The two spent over an hour in the bathroom, and Tian Tian was carried out in Zhao Yi’s arms when they were done.

Zhao Yi was utterly exhausted. He threw a couple of changes of clothes into his suitcase and promptly went to bed.

Zhao Yi’s business trip lasted a full week. Tian Tian eagerly awaited his return, but as soon as he got back, he rushed straight to the office.

Recently, Tian Tian had been feeling fatigued and unwell. She realized her period was over two weeks late. Could it be? she wondered.

However, she dismissed the thought. They had always taken precautions—except for one time, during her supposed “safe period,” when Zhao Yi lost control.

It’s impossible for just one time to result in pregnancy, she thought.

Still, unable to shake her worries, Tian Tian decided to go to the hospital for a check-up.

Since Zhao Yi was busy, she went alone. After registering, paying fees, consulting the doctor, taking a urine test, and waiting nervously for the results, she finally received the report.

When Tian Tian saw the result indicating pregnancy, she was utterly stunned.

The baby had arrived so quietly, so unexpectedly.

Luckily, they were about to get married, so the timing felt perfect. Tian Tian gently touched her stomach, a sweet smile gracing her lips. She imagined Zhao Yi would be thrilled by the news.

She took out her phone, intending to call Zhao Yi and share the joyful news.

But as she unlocked her phone, a notification popped up that made her smile vanish.

#Former Zhao Group Employee Driven to Attempt Suicide#

Tian Tian’s face turned pale. She clicked on the notification, reading the details with mounting dread.

The article stated that Wu Bo, a former vice president of Zhao Group, had been fired by Zhao Yi and subsequently blacklisted. Wu Bo, who had a child with a serious heart condition requiring expensive daily medical treatments, was now unable to find work. Desperate, he had climbed to the rooftop of the hospital and was threatening to jump.

Zhao Group, as a Fortune Global 500 company with a stellar reputation in China, was now the subject of widespread attention. The news had gone viral on every platform, particularly on short-video apps, where a live broadcast of the incident was taking place.

Tian Tian immediately opened the live stream. The hospital where Wu Bo was threatening to jump was, shockingly, the same hospital where she had just completed her pregnancy check-up.

On the rooftop, doctors, the hospital director, and police officers were trying to talk Wu Bo down. Down below, a crowd had gathered, and emergency crews were preparing for a possible fall.

Wu Bo, visibly distressed, was being comforted by the police. His critically ill son had been brought to the rooftop to plead with him, softening his resolve somewhat. Wu Bo eventually expressed a desire to speak directly to Zhao Yi.

The police complied, holding up a live-streaming phone for him.

Wu Bo knelt on the rooftop, sobbing. “President Zhao, I beg you, please, have mercy. Don’t blacklist me. I have a six-year-old son with congenital heart disease who needs daily treatment costing tens of thousands. If I can’t find work, he will die. I’m begging you, please!”

The sight of a grown man crying his heart out elicited waves of sympathy from viewers, who flooded the chat with demands for Zhao Yi to personally intervene and promise not to blacklist Wu Bo.

The public’s outrage grew, but Zhao Group remained silent. Even when police officers visited the company, the situation remained unresolved.

Tian Tian hurriedly called Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi, in the middle of discussions with the police, picked up her call immediately.

“Baobei, what’s the matter?”

Hearing the faint sound of a conversation about Wu Bo in the background, Tian Tian grew anxious.

“The police are already there?”

“Mm. You’ve seen the live stream?” Zhao Yi glanced at the live broadcast playing on a nearby computer screen.

“Yes, I have. What are you planning to do? The public is demanding that you go there personally. Wu Bo is emotionally unstable right now. You should go and talk to him.”

Zhao Yi fell silent for a moment before replying, “Baobei, I’m not going. I’m busy. Wu Bo’s life and death have nothing to do with me. It’s not as if I forced him to jump. Why should I play along with his pity act?”

Tian Tian felt a chill run through her. “Zhao Yi, what are you saying? Even if Wu Bo’s actions were inappropriate, this is a crisis. He’s desperate. His son is critically ill and needs daily treatments that he can’t afford. He’s at the end of his rope. Couldn’t you at least go to comfort him? It’s not much to ask.”

“That’s his own problem. What does it have to do with me? I have no obligation to help him.” Zhao Yi’s voice remained cold. He had no sympathy for Wu Bo, a staunch supporter of Zhao Zhicheng who had often plotted against him.

He felt no remorse for firing or blacklisting him. If Zhao Zhicheng were in power, he himself wouldn’t be faring any better.

Tian Tian was livid. On the other end of the call, the police continued pleading with Zhao Yi to intervene, emphasizing that saving a life was the priority.

But Zhao Yi remained unmoved.

“Zhao Yi, are you going or not?” Tian Tian nearly shouted. “I know you and Wu Bo have a history, but this is different. He needs your help now. Put your grudges aside for once! If you don’t go and Wu Bo jumps, his six-year-old son will die soon after. That’s two lives gone! Are you really okay with that?”

Zhao Yi was silent.

The police continued urging him, pointing out the broader implications. “President Zhao, even if you don’t care about Wu Bo, think about Zhao Group’s reputation. This incident is being live-streamed. If you remain silent and Wu Bo dies, the public will blame Zhao Group entirely. The company’s reputation will suffer immensely.”

Tian Tian watched the live stream, growing more anxious as Wu Bo’s emotions flared again. His child cried uncontrollably beside him. Doctors tried to calm the boy, but the situation was deteriorating.

Tian Tian couldn’t wait any longer. She had to save Wu Bo herself.