Chapter 155 What exactly is Sheng Rui up to?

Jing Muchi sat in his car and immediately dialed his mother's number.

As soon as the call connected, Jing's mother's joyful voice came from the other end, "Achi, why are you calling Mom so late?"

"Did that young lady from the Yuan family contact you?"

"Mom, I have a wife. Why are you bringing all these random people here?"

Jing Muchi took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger. "Forget about that. Mom, I'm asking you, why did you keep Ningning's belongings from me? Also, did you take away the clothes from her room? Why did you do that?"

Jing's mother was taken aback for a moment, then her tone became displeased, "She complained to you?"

“If she knew how to complain, would I only find out now?” Jing Muchi said. “Don’t blame it on her.”

Jing's mother quickly explained, "You've already divorced her, I... I was just worried it would affect your mood, so I had her things taken away..."

She could feel the breathing on the other end of the phone getting heavier, so Jing's mother quickly added, "Besides, you were the one who told her to leave with nothing, so what's wrong with me taking back her money and cards?"

"I was just arguing with her, saying things out of spite. She's too naive to understand, and you don't even know me?" Jing Muchi said angrily. "Besides, this is a matter between my husband and me, why are you meddling?"

"Are you hoping I'll lose my wife and grow old alone?"

Hearing his increasingly loud questions, sobs could be heard from the other end of the line. A moment later, Jing's mother's heartbroken and aggrieved voice came through, "You're being so mean to your mother for a woman who wants to divorce you?"

Jing Muchi rubbed his temples, his voice softening but his tone firm, "Mom, you were wrong in this matter."

"Please return everything that belongs to Ningning to its original place. Also, don't try to find me any more marriage partners, and don't interfere in my affairs anymore."

His tone hardened, "You know my temperament. If I go too far, it will only be you and my dad who will suffer the embarrassment and the mess."

"You, you rascal, Mom is doing this all for your own good..."

Jing's mother was furious, but before she could finish speaking, Jing Muchi hung up.

She wasn't given a chance to continue.

Jing Muchi closed his eyes, looked up at the unlit window on the ninth floor in a certain direction, and fell into deep thought.

*

The next two days.

People from the Shi and Shen families frequently visited Shengrui Company.

Qiao Wenbo saw Shen Yichen's figure every time he entered or left Shengrui.

It is evident that the Shen family is still doing their utmost to secure this cooperation.

Although Shengrui was very interested in the conditions for them to join the Star Micro Detector, the fact that Shen's people kept coming over showed that—

Shengrui is still undecided between the two companies.

If the Shi family fails to secure a partnership with Shengrui, it would mean—

Shi Yuanxing is leaving the Shi Group.

Qiao Wenbo got out of Shengrui and into his car. He looked out the window at Shen Yichen, who was getting out of the car and entering the gate of Shengrui Company, and a smile appeared on his lips.

*

Upon returning to the company, he went straight to Shi Yuanxing's office.

Shi Yuanxing didn't go to Shengrui with him today because he had to attend a high-level meeting.

"How is it going?" Shi Yuanxing asked him, sitting in the boss's chair.

"We've discussed the latest terms you offered with Shengrui, but President Jing said they need to consider it further."

Qiao Wenbo glanced at Shi Yuanxing without showing any emotion. "When I left, I saw the president of Shen's Group go to Shengrui."

"Um."

Shi Yuanxing responded nonchalantly.

"As expected, Sheng Rui has been trying to use the Shen family to put pressure on us, simply to try and secure the most favorable terms for himself."

"Ignore it."

Qiao Wenbo felt that he was still too confident and optimistic, but he didn't say anything to remind him. He then reported some details of the work and left.

Friday morning.

Qiao Wenbo received a message from Shengrui, who invited Shi Yuanxing to come in person to discuss cooperation.

Disappointment washed over Qiao Wenbo the moment he received the call from Director Su.

It seems that Shi Yuanxing ultimately prevailed over Shen Yichen.

But when he followed Shi Yuanxing to the conference room of Shengrui Company, he found that in addition to Jing Muchi, Director Su and others, Shen Yichen was also there.

Qiao Wenbo was very puzzled.

What does this mean?

Is Sheng Rui planning to have the Shi family and the Shen family compete face-to-face before making a final decision?

After greeting the people from Shengrui, Shi Yuanxing looked at Shen Yichen in the opposite seat and smiled slightly, "It's been a long time, President Shen."

Shen Yichen was also surprised and taken aback by Shi Yuanxing's appearance.

When he received the message from Shengrui today, he thought that Jing Muchi had ultimately chosen the Shen family.

He thought he had trampled Shi Yuanxing underfoot, but now...

What exactly is Shengrui up to?

Glancing at Shi Yuanxing's smiling face, Shen Yichen felt displeased and replied coldly, "I'm not familiar with President Shi, so it's normal that we don't see each other often."

"Don't worry, you two, you'll be able to see each other more often from now on."

Jing Muchi, who was sitting in the main seat, interjected with a comment.

Shen Yichen turned to look at him in confusion, "What do you mean by that, President Jing?"

Qiao Wenbo, who was sitting below Shi Yuanxing, couldn't help but look at Jing Muchi in the main seat.

Jing Muchi glanced at Xu Hui, who immediately placed the two documents in his hand in front of Shi Yuanxing and Shen Yichen respectively.

Shen Yichen glanced at the documents in front of Shi Yuanxing across from him, then looked down at the ones in front of him. He didn't open them immediately, but instead looked at Jing Muchi.

"Mr. Jing, what's this?"

"This is the contract I'm offering to invite you two to cooperate." Jing Muchi gestured for them to take a look.

Shi Yuanxing spoke up, "Mr. Jing, do you mean that our three companies should collaborate on this project?"

“That’s right,” Jing Muchi said. “As for the percentage of each company’s share, it’s already specified in the contract. It’s up to you two to decide.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Yichen picked up the folder in front of him and opened it.

Qiao Wenbo also clearly saw the contents of the file after Shi Yuanxing opened it.

The Shengrui project invited the Shi Group and Shen Group to invest, with Shengrui holding 45% and Shen Group holding 30%, while the Shi Group…

25% stake?

The Shi family's share was actually 5% less than the Shen family's?

It should be noted that, given the status and strength of the Shi Group, when cooperating with others, the Shi Group has always taken the lion's share. There has never been a case where the Shi Group had the largest share.

Qiao Wenbo thought he was seeing things, but upon closer inspection, it was indeed true.

So... Shi Yuanxing still lost to Shen Yichen?

Shen Yichen, sitting opposite him, shared the same thought.

Looking at the contract, Shen Yichen glanced at Shi Yuanxing and a victorious smile appeared on his lips.

Shi Yuanxing didn't look at him, but instead looked at the person in the main seat, "President Jing, according to this contract, isn't the Shi family's share... a bit unreasonable?"

"Mr. Xiao, although Xingwei has invested in the project for free, it is still a product that has not yet been launched. Our project investment is so large, and the risks we have to bear are also very high. Therefore, I think it is reasonable to deduct 5% from your company's investment."

Jing Muchi sneezed, then looked at Shi Yuanxing, his voice slightly hoarse, "Of course, if your company feels it's unreasonable, you can also withdraw."

"It's fine if I only cooperate with President Shen."