After that, no one answered when I called again.
Feeling helpless.
Shang Weiren could only deal with the immediate issues first.
The first thing he dealt with were the guards left behind by Shang Yanfei.
Therefore, he had to urgently allocate funds to pay those armed forces.
According to the contract, if there are injuries or deaths, these employers must also bear a portion of the responsibility.
Meanwhile, when Shang Yanfei was negotiating with them, the contract amount was not fully paid; only 30% was paid, and the remaining 70% would be paid after the other party completed the task.
Furthermore, they are required to provide compensation in the event of injuries or fatalities.
Now that the militants have suffered heavy losses, in addition to the compensation, they have set their sights on Shang Yanfei.
Since Shang Yanfei was unable to pay, Shang Weiren had no choice but to pay.
Dealing with these issues cost Shang Weiren a considerable amount of money.
Shang Weiren's two younger brothers were very dissatisfied with his use of family funds to handle the matter.
They believed that the swallows' flight was too reckless and that they must be punished.
Shang Weiren knew that his two younger brothers were just using this as an excuse to prevent Shang Yanfei from successfully taking over as the head of the family.
However, despite the changing times, the primogeniture system is still upheld in large families like the Shang family.
Therefore, unless something unexpected happens to Shang Yanfei, no one else in the family will have a chance.
Shang Yanfei only made a mistake, just like a failed investment. As long as she can learn from it, that's good.
Shang Weiren estimates that things will not be calm going forward.
He believed that retaliation from his opponents was inevitable.
Therefore, he also had to hire armed personnel to protect himself.
Just then, these mercenary companies came to him, and he selected the more powerful ones to continue cooperating with.
He spent lavishly on hiring bodyguards and strengthening security, including his own mansion, family members, and various stores, all of whom were included in his plan to protect them.
He especially sent many trusted confidants to his son, Shang Yanfei, to ensure his safety.
Although this son was a troublesome one, he was the son he loved the most.
Of course, he didn't want to pay for the security enhancements himself, but rather through the company.
This requires other shareholders to step in and contribute, which is exactly what he aims to achieve.
The next day, he convened a board meeting.
He brought this matter to the company's board meeting to discuss it, arguing that it was necessary to strengthen security measures at the company's jade warehouses, processing workshops, and sales outlets.
However, his move was met with skepticism and opposition from many board members, as it would directly lead to a significant increase in costs.
The first to raise questions was Sun Yongde, Shang Weiren's old rival.
Sun Yongde took a drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled the smoke. During this process, his gaze was fixed on Shang Weiren.
"Old Shang, why are you suddenly suggesting increasing security personnel so much and upgrading equipment? Of course, I don't object to upgrading equipment and increasing security. It's a good thing for us! But you must explain why you're doing this!"
Sun Yongde's words attracted the attention of many people. They all looked at Sun Yongde and then turned their gaze to Shang Weiren.
Among these people were supporters of Sun Yongde and supporters of Shang Weiren.
Although Shang Weiren did not inform his supporters of the situation, he believed they would not dare to disobey him.
Because they all knew he had a tough style, and if they angered him, they would all suffer the consequences.
However, Sun Yongde is indeed a bit of a problem. His strength is only slightly inferior to Shang Weiren's, but persuading them shouldn't be too difficult.
At this point, many people on Sun Yongde's side spoke up, offering various opinions and chattering amongst themselves.
"Yes, tell me about it."
"We can't just believe everything you say, can we?"
"What exactly happened?"
"Is there any trust left between us? I'm the major shareholder!"
"Heh, ever since you've been trying to pass the chairmanship to your son, we haven't been able to trust you anymore," Sun Yongde sneered.
Shang Weiren took a deep breath and said to the board members, "Of course, I've noticed that the situation has been quite unstable recently, and I'm worried that something might happen to our stores or factories, just in case."
After saying that, Sun Yongde looked at Shang Weiren with a half-smile, "I've heard that your son did some pretty big things in Myanmar. Like father, like son!"
Sun Yongde's words caused Shang Weiren's expression to change; he knew his own situation best.
He had a bad feeling, but he tried his best to remain calm.
He composed himself and tried his best to appear relaxed. "What you're saying is completely unfounded and has no evidence whatsoever."
He thought he had been discreet enough, so he secretly sent his son to a hospital in Malaysia for treatment, and no one else knew the details.
However, it now appears that the other party knows everything about her whereabouts and what her son has done.
Moreover, he believed that Sun Yongde and his ilk had already spread the relevant information everywhere.
The two sides then entered a phase of wrangling and bickering.
Shang Weiren had said everything he could, and later his words even carried a clear threat: "If the competitor comes after the jewelry company, your investment will also be wasted."
Sun Yongde smiled politely, "Hehe, you don't need to worry about that."
But Shang Weiren became anxious.
He didn't know what gave Sun Yongde and his ilk the confidence to say such things to him.
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