Chapter 85 Darkened Counterattack: Foresight and Calculation, Fox Trap
Wen Jinzhao was greatly surprised by Wen Yize's sudden change.
"Brother, what's wrong with you..."
Wen Jinzhao wanted to find a suitable word to describe it, but after thinking about it, she couldn't find one.
Wen Yize chuckled self-deprecatingly and filled in the blank for her.
"The changes are a bit too fast, and a bit too ruthless, aren't they?"
Wen Jinzhao glanced at him, unsure whether to admit it or deny it.
Admit it, what if Wen Yize realizes he went too far and reverts to his old love-obsessed ways?
You can't deny it, but this change was indeed too sudden.
After all, who could have imagined that just half a day ago, her older brother was chasing after Xu Lanyan, obeying her every whim to the point of almost blindly following her orders?
However, Wen Jinzhao did tell the truth after all.
"She did change quite quickly, as if she suddenly became a different person... As for ruthlessness, I don't think so. If the Xu Group really has financial problems, then Xu Lanyan has only herself to blame and deserves it."
As the daughter of the Wen family, Wen Jinzhao received instructions when she first got involved in the family business.
Maintaining a business is far more difficult than starting one.
If you want your family business to last, there is only one thing you absolutely must not touch.
That is the standard of the law.
It's not worth it to gain a small advantage and lose a big one.
"But brother, you've helped the Xu family so much over the years, you didn't get involved in their accounting problems, did you?"
This is what Wen Jinchao is most worried about.
Fortunately, Wen Yize reassured her.
"While I may have been somewhat reckless in the past, I wasn't that stupid. Besides, does the Wen family lack that kind of money?"
Over the years, Wen Yize's greatest help to Xu Lanyan was introducing her to business clients, or sharing any money-making opportunities with her.
With this connection in place, the wealthy businessmen in the capital were naturally happy to do business with the Xu family and do Wen Yize a favor.
In addition, due to the relationship between the Qin and Xu families, the Xu family has developed at a rocket-like speed in recent years.
Xu Lanyan had indeed considered giving Wen Yize some benefits before, but firstly, Wen Yize didn't lack the money, and secondly, Wen Yize did it to please Xu Lanyan and make her remember his kindness.
Once you take the money, it becomes a business transaction; how can you expect to gain favor from others then?
In retrospect, it was only because Wen Yize cared about his reputation that he escaped this predicament.
Wen Jinzhao felt half relieved, but still had some concerns.
"If something really happens to Xu Lanyan, brother, will you be heartbroken? You've known each other for six or seven years after all..."
"You don't need to test me today."
Wen Yize chuckled self-deprecatingly, “Indeed, after knowing each other for six or seven years, even if you were raising a dog, you would have developed some feelings for it. But the key point is that she lied to me—if she really was the one who saved me back then, then I, Wen Yize, owe her a life. Even if she has changed her personality and become like this now, I will still spare her life and not kill her.”
“But today, she is not. For so many years, your brother has been like a fool, following her around like a fool, being manipulated by her. I’ve had enough of this kind of life.”
“That’s right, half of the reason is that I’m stupid, so I deserve to suffer those criticisms. I even thank you and those people online for waking me up. But Xu Lanyan, to me, is nothing but shame.”
When the word "shame" came out, Wen Yize's eyes darkened, as if a ferocious beast that had been dormant for many years had finally unleashed its animal instincts.
Wen Jinzhao looked at Wen Yize, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing more.
Wen Yize no longer needs her to say anything more.
A near-drowning incident transformed the shrewd and capable heir of the Wen family into a playboy who chased after women.
Now, this very flood makes Wen Jinzhao feel as if he has seen his elder brother again, the pride of the Wen family, the Wen family heir who is adept at business.
As fate turns, perhaps everything is predetermined, with the best possible indication of destiny.
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Xu Lanyan left the hospital with light and graceful steps.
Knowing that the production crew was filming her, she made a point of calling Xu Shengshan without trying to hide it.
"Hello, Dad, it's me."
"Yes, I just saw your message. I was visiting Yize at the hospital just now. Don't worry, his condition is not serious, he just scraped his skin a little."
"You mean those comments online? What are they? They're just angry words. Only a fool would take them seriously. Wen Jinzhao may not like me, but Yi Ze and I trust each other."
"And you know what? Just now, when it was just the two of us, Yize confessed to me today, but I was too shy to say yes right away. I just said I'd think about it and decide whether I wanted to be his girlfriend. But I'm planning to surprise him tomorrow and tell him I do. You'll agree to us then, right?"
“I knew it, Dad, you're the best! Thank you for your support, Dad. By the way, I saw some people online saying that I'm trying to marry into the Qin family. Those people are talking nonsense. Aunt is already married into the Qin family, how could I possibly marry into that family too! Those gossip accounts are just making things up. You're getting old, don't let these ridiculous rumors upset you, okay?”
Compared to issuing statements or contacting partners individually, using live streaming to convey messages is the most convenient and fastest way to spread information.
Xu Lanyan had already made up her mind when she left the hospital.
Now that Li Biru has made those remarks, the Qin family definitely can't catch her. Even if they want to catch her, they can only do so gradually and can't push too hard.
So before she left, she sent a message to her online trolls, asking them to temporarily suppress the revelation of Qin Shu's identity and not to make a fuss about the marriage between the Qin and Xu families.
Compared to Qin Shu, who was cold and distant and whose warmth seemed endless, Wen Yize, who was close at hand and easy to manipulate, was her best choice.
The shares of the Xu Group can't wait any longer.
The only way to save those partnerships is to release the news so that the business partners believe she is about to become the daughter-in-law of the Wen family.
Sure enough, not long after Xu Lanyan hung up the phone, those who had been clamoring to sever business ties with the Xu family began to hesitate.
Wen Yize was the only son in the Wen family, and he was always spoiled by Wen Haiyan.
Putting aside the fact that the Wen family will be handed over to Wen Yize in the future, let's talk about Wen Haiyan. If he really wants Xu Lanyan to be his daughter-in-law for the sake of his son, wouldn't they be caught in the middle?
"Xu's stock had originally dropped to almost 20%, but now, thanks to Xu Lanyan's eloquent words, it has gradually stabilized and even shows signs of recovery."
In the hospital room, Wen Jinzhao grew increasingly angry as he watched the latest developments online. "This person doesn't even bother to think before they start bragging! No way, I'm going to expose her right now!"
As Wen Jinzhao was about to post on Weibo, he was stopped by Wen Yize.
"Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad. Let the Xu family jump around a little longer."
"But look how fiercely people are criticizing you online now! Netizens are saying that all you can think about now is the wastewater from the Thames..."
"No matter how fiercely they curse, can they compare to you?"
Wen Jinzhao: "..." Oh right!
Wen Yize patted her head. "Don't worry, I can handle it. If you're really upset, I have another way."
"What method?"
Meanwhile, in the hotel lobby, Song Ying also asked the same question in a low voice.
Qin Shu tapped her fingers lightly on the armrest of the sofa.
"Half an hour ago, I had someone take advantage of the sharp drop in Xu's stock price to buy up 20% of Xu's scattered shares."
"At this time, should we acquire the scattered shares of the Xu family?"
Song Ying frowned. "Based on Wen Yize's performance today, I feel he's very likely not to help Xu Lanyan anymore. The Xu family is almost certainly doomed. Your acquisition at this time won't give you any advantage whatsoever..."
At this point, Song Ying suddenly stopped, remembering the news she had just seen online, and covered her mouth as she looked at Qin Shu.
"Are you trying to profit from both sides?"
"My wife is so smart. She understands things immediately."
Qin Shu wrapped his long arm around Song Ying and pulled her into his arms. "I've already spread the word that someone is planning to buy up a large amount of Xu's shares at rock-bottom prices so that the Xu Group can be renamed. Xu Shengshan should have heard about it by now."
The two sat back and forth in the corner of the sofa.
Upon hearing this, Song Ying leaned against Qin Shu's chest for a better whisper, so as to avoid being caught on the live stream.
Now that Song Ying had guessed it, Qin Shu didn't hide it from her and simply explained it more clearly.
"In recent years, the Xu family has developed rapidly. In order to obtain more funds to invest in production, a lot of the 51% of shares that should have been held by the Xu family to ensure absolute control have been distributed. Now, Xu Lanyan only has 31% of the shares."
Upon hearing this, Song Ying quickly did some calculations.
"Therefore, if anyone can acquire 35% of the remaining 36% of the Xu family's shares, they can replace Xu Lanyan. However, if Xu Lanyan wants to firmly maintain absolute control of the Xu family, she must acquire at least 20% of the shares in the short term to regain a 51% stake. Only in this way can she ensure that no matter how many shares others acquire, she can maintain ownership."
"But others, because they don't know the inside story, and with all the news online these days, hoping that Xu Lanyan might marry Wen Yize, will definitely continue to hold their shares, hoping the stock price will rebound, and even hoping to make another profit. They certainly won't be willing to sell at a low price again."
"In other words, if Xu Lanyan and her father want to acquire 20% of the shares in the short term, they can only do so through you... and you only allowed someone to acquire 20% of the scattered shares in advance, also so that you could sell them to Xu Shengshan and Xu Lanyan..."
Even though Song Ying already knew Qin Shu was clever, she was still surprised by his prediction.
What's particularly striking is his audacity in making such a bold move in such a short period of time.
The Xu family is a large and powerful family. Even if they bought at the bottom during a market crash, a 20% stake would cost at least 120 million.
If you bet wrong on any one aspect, all those shares will be stuck in your hands and completely wasted.
Song Ying asked herself honestly, even if she saw such a business opportunity, she might not have had the courage to make the acquisition.
Firstly, the risk is too great.
Secondly, a cash flow of over 100 million is something that even many wealthy businessmen would find difficult to achieve.
"Therefore, I am using the Wen family's name."
Qin Shu raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled.
In the shimmering eyes of the fox, there was a cunning shrewdness that seemed to have been meticulously planned.
Song Ying: "..."
After a moment of hesitation, she silently gave Qin Shu a thumbs up.
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