Chapter 41 Lu Rang and Zhou Yanci both came to her house.
Shang Wu subconsciously looked around.
What a coincidence?
As soon as she arrived at Dingfeng, Xiao Dong immediately informed Zhou Yanci.
Shang Wu took out her car keys: "I'll tell you when I get back."
She hung up the phone and drove home.
On the passenger seat was the contract she had shown Lu Rang.
From now on, every step she takes will likely not go as Zhou Yanci wishes.
Lu Rang's entry into the company was the first thing Shang Wu did in order to rebel against Zhou Yanci.
Whoever compromises with whom depends on their own abilities.
Shang Wu glanced at her lightly made-up reflection in the rearview mirror, her gaze gradually sharpening.
When she got home and opened the door, she saw Zhou Yanci sitting on the sofa with a gloomy expression.
Shang Wu paused for a moment: "Words."
Zhou Yanci looked up at her, her face stern: "You know perfectly well that Jinshui and Dingfeng are rivals, yet you still hired their people as legal counsel? If Jinshui finds out about this, will he still be loyal to me in the future?"
After he finished speaking, he suddenly narrowed his eyes, got up and came to Shang Wu.
"Or do you, Ah Wu, feel more at ease having a lawyer who has nothing to do with me as an advisor?"
Shang Wu was taken aback, her voice filled with an incredulous sense of grievance.
"Yan Ci, what nonsense are you spouting? How could you think of me like that? I never went to Dingfeng to find someone just to guard against you."
Zhou Yanci clearly didn't believe her, her gaze unfathomable.
He turned around and sat down at the table, frowning: "Then give me a reasonable explanation that can convince me."
Shang Wu walked over, sat down next to Zhou Yanci, and gently took his hand.
“I’ve entrusted all my brother’s matters to Jinshui Law Firm. I’ve never distrusted Jinshui or you.”
Zhou paused, a dark glint flashing in his eyes.
He suddenly realized that it was because Shang Wu trusted him too much back then.
He said he was sentenced to fifteen years in prison, and Shang Wu believed him.
He said the maximum sentence reduction was eight years, and Shang Wu believed him.
Over the years, whenever Shang Wu tried to find a way to reduce her brother's sentence, he would always turn her away.
Even if the whole world doesn't believe him, doesn't believe his lawyer, Shang Wu will still believe him.
Shang Wu looked at Zhou Yanci, who was deep in thought.
"I sought out people from Dingfeng for our future."
Zhou Yanci suddenly snapped out of her daze and looked at her with an indescribable expression.
"For our future?"
Shang Wu said, "Think about it. According to our contract, the branch's profits will be given to you first, and then distributed to the shareholders by the finance department according to your shareholding ratio in Chengzhou Shares, right?"
Zhou Yanci pondered for a moment, then nodded.
Although he owns 100% of the shares, it's only to guarantee Shang Wu's investment; he didn't bring in other shareholders.
However, the establishment of the branch was approved by the board of directors, and the money was raised by shareholders through crowdfunding.
In the future, dividends will still be distributed according to the prescribed ratio.
"I was thinking about how to reduce the revenue generated by the divisions, so that at least half of it would not have to be distributed to the shareholders."
Shang Wu smiled, her eyes crinkling: "I just happened to find out that there is a lawyer at Dingfeng Law Firm who can help with this, so I'm planning to recruit him."
Zhou Yanci's expression finally softened.
"Then why don't you go to Jinshui? I don't believe that Jinshui can't do such a thing, and he knows more about you than a lawyer you don't know, so he's trustworthy."
Shang Wu looked up, helpless: "Jinshui Law Firm not only has a close relationship with you, but also gets along well with the shareholders. Can you guarantee that this matter won't be leaked?"
Zhou Yanci paused, then fell silent.
Upon closer inspection, something seems amiss.
But Shang Wu's explanation is indeed very reasonable.
Firstly, it was to avoid being discovered, and secondly, it was to maximize their profits.
Nobody turns down money.
Power generates wealth, and wealth, in turn, generates power.
Zhou Yanci has always dreamed of becoming a superior person.
Just as the Yu family of Wanhu rose to prominence and was admired by everyone, Zhou Yanci also aspires to stand at that same height and not be looked down upon by anyone.
Whether it was the business tycoons who suppressed him or his cousins who looked down on him.
They all had to bow down and submit to him.
Zhou Yanci thought carefully for a moment before finally speaking.
"Alright, you can handle this, but you must guarantee that the plan you just made will come to fruition."
Shang Wu smiled and said, "Of course, I will definitely work hard to achieve it so that we can have a better life in the future."
Zhou Yanci was finally relieved.
He gazed at Shang Wu's breathtaking beauty and her affectionate eyes, and a thought stirred within him.
"Awu, how can you be so capable and smart? And you always care about me and love me so much."
Zhou Yanci's tone suddenly became gentle and ambiguous as he gently lifted Shang Wu's chin, his gaze intense.
He smiled and chuckled, "Having such a capable and virtuous wife like you is my blessing, Ah Wu, I really love you to death..."
Zhou Yanci lowered his head to kiss Shang Wu's luscious red lips.
Shang Wu exclaimed in surprise, her face changing color. She immediately raised her hand to cover Zhou Yanci's mouth. "By the way, Yanci, I suddenly remembered something."
Before Zhou Yanci could feel any displeasure at being interrupted, her attention was drawn back to what was said.
"What's up?"
Shang Wu smiled and said, "I bought you a gift when I passed by the mall last time. Wait here, I'll go up and get it for you now."
She turned away and quickly went upstairs to the changing room.
Only after the door closed did Shang Wu reveal an expression of utter disgust.
She almost slapped him just now, but luckily she held back and managed to get away with it by making up an excuse.
Ever since she learned about the disgusting things Zhou Yanci and Shen Mian did at the company, she found it increasingly unbearable to tolerate the two despicable people.
Shang Wu let out a breath, walked to the dressing table, picked out a finely crafted brooch from a pile of brooches that was suitable for both men and women, put it in an empty gift box, and took it downstairs.
"Here, see if you like it."
She smiled and handed it to Zhou Yanci.
Zhou Yanci took the gift box, opened it, and immediately revealed a surprised smile.
"A tulip brooch? It's beautiful, so exquisite, I love it."
Shang Wu smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it."
Zhou Yanci smiled and said, "You didn't really celebrate your birthday last time, and I didn't prepare a birthday gift for you. I'll make it up to you this time."
Shang Wu deflected, "It's alright..."
“No,” Zhou Yanci interrupted, gazing at her affectionately. “How about I buy you the new Perma necklace?”
Shang Wu was taken aback: "That limited edition Earth Queen?"
She has told Zhou Yanci more than once that Perma is the jewelry brand she admires most in the world.
These are all meticulously crafted jewelry pieces, with the large carat gemstone and diamond necklaces they release each year costing tens of millions.
Zhou Yanci smiled and took Shang Wu's hand: "Yes, it's that Queen of the Earth. I had Xiao Dong try to get the right to buy it, and I'll bring it to you tonight, okay?"
Shang Wu covered her mouth, feigning happiness and excitement.
"You're too eloquent! Even if you offered me all the gold and jewels in the world, I wouldn't give you up to anyone else."
Her expression of emotion and admiration was 100% an act.
Zhou Yanci found it very useful.
Every time he gave Shang Wu a gift and saw how happy and excited she was, he felt that controlling the entire Shang family, young and old, was far too easy.
Shang Wu is a pampered princess protected by merchants.
She has strong work skills and good design talent, but she is completely clueless when it comes to relationships.
With a few simple tricks, Shang Wu opened her heart and soul to him, wishing she could give him her life.
This feeling is really great.
Zhou Yanci smiled and pinched Shang Wu's cheek.
"Then wait for my good news tonight."
Shang Wu nodded obediently and watched Zhou Yanci leave.
The moment the person left her sight, her expression turned icy.
Not long after, I received a phone call.
It was a call from Chenmian.
Shang Wu narrowed her eyes.
Last time, when I interviewed Ji Yu, I praised Ji Yu to the extreme and flattered her.
Now that Ji Yu is in trouble, Chen Mian's videos have also been deleted.
Everyone is saying that Chen Mian and Ji Yu colluded, lying through their teeth and spouting all sorts of nonsense.
Since then, the Sleeping Video Channel has stopped updating.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have time to spend all day with Zhou Yanci.
Shang Wu answered the phone: "What's up?"
Chenmian chuckled softly, her tone leisurely: "Miss Shang really likes Perma, doesn't she? Want the limited-edition Earth Queen necklace?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Wu paused.
Her expression remained calm, but her tone feigned surprise: "How did you know?"
“Ah-Ci will tell me anything I want to know.”
Chenmian's tone held a hint of smugness, and she chuckled, "What a pity. I happen to really like this necklace too. Tell me, if I were to ask Aci for it, who do you think it would end up with?"
Shang Wu put the phone away, pressed the record button, and continued: "What is Miss Shen doing? Being Zhou Yanci's secret lover, without any status or recognition, and then coming to compete with me for this necklace, are you proud of it?"
With just a few words, Shenmian's face turned pale.
She took a deep breath: "You're eloquent, but I'm not as good as you, and I don't want to compete with you. Just you wait, Shang Wu, I'll prove that I'm the most important one in A-Ci's heart!"
The recording is automatically saved when the call ends.
Shang Wu turned on her computer, connected her phone to the data cable, and uploaded the recording as a backup.
They vied to come to their door to provide evidence of their affair.
That's incredibly stupid.
Shang Wu scoffed lightly.
She tidied herself up briefly, went upstairs to her study to draft the contract, and notified Lu Rang to come and sign it after get off work.
Half an hour later, Lu Rang's car stopped outside the door.
Shang Wu went to open the door and answered Zhou Yanci's call.
"Awu, I bought you a necklace, and we're almost at your house now."
Zhou Yan's words and phrases have a tone that suggests he is seeking praise.
Shang Wu had just pushed the door open when she heard this and looked at the man in front of her.
Lu Rang lowered his eyes and raised an eyebrow condescendingly.
Shang Wu's heart tightened slightly as she met his gaze: "Um, I'm not available right now. The legal counsel I'm hiring is signing a contract with me, so you'd better not come."
Zhou paused for a moment, then smiled.
"Then I'm definitely going. I want to see which lawyer you've hired."
"But……"
"And that's it, I'm already inside the residential area."
Zhou Yanci hung up the phone before Shang Wu could refuse again.
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