Mr. Shen confirmed with Mr. Shen again, but Mr. Shen didn't want to argue with him anymore. He simply told Mr. Shen to prepare one billion yuan; as long as the money was there, the shares would be his. Mr. Shen readily agreed and immediately went to raise the money, since 25% of the shares, at market price, would be worth far more than one billion yuan…
The parents didn't have enough liquid funds, so they had to sell some properties to finally raise all the money.
He called Chen Xi home.
Looking at his eldest son, with whom he was not close, Mr. Shen felt a mix of emotions...
Seeing the somewhat awkward atmosphere, the lawyer stepped forward and shook hands with Shen Xi: "Mr. Shen Xi, hello, I'm here on your behalf..."
Chen Xi interrupted him: "Where is my household registration?"
Shen's father got up and handed the household registration book to Shen Xi.
Shen Xi took the booklet, looked at it with satisfaction, and put it away. Then he took out his shareholding information.
The lawyer quickly stepped forward to confirm that everything was correct: "Mr. Chen, please take a look at this contract. If it is correct, we can sign it."
Shen Xi nodded, signed the document, looked at the text message notification of the payment, and nodded to the others: "Now that my household registration is independent, I will live on my own from now on. Let's all be well."
Watching Shen Xi leave, Shen Chen still felt it was all a bit unreal...
Since he had grown estranged from his eldest son, Mr. Shen felt it was time to groom his younger son. He appointed Shen Chen as the company's general manager, allowing him to begin his involvement in company business.
Unexpectedly, not long after taking over, someone reported Shen's Company for tax evasion and even provided relevant evidence... The company's stock price fell, but fortunately, the company promptly conducted public relations, sincerely apologized, and stated that the situation was due to lax supervision. They admitted their mistake, firmly obeyed the government's decision, and made up for the tax evasion and fines... Their attitude was quite good, unlike some companies that shirk responsibility and make excuses... Netizens were also convinced and praised Shen's Company... This crisis was weathered without major incident.
Shen Chen sent people to investigate, only to find that it was Shen Xi who had reported him. Shen Chen was furious! "If you're ruthless, don't blame me for being ruthless too..."
Shen Chen immediately filed a report, accusing Shen Xi of kidnapping someone...
When a younger brother reports his own brother, the police don't dare to be negligent and immediately send people to investigate...
Several police cars were parked in front of Shen Xi's house. It was rare to see such a scene in this upscale residential area. Driven by curiosity, many people stood around watching...
Shen Xi was not home. The police knocked on the door and said, "Is anyone home? I am a police officer, badge number xxxx. The police are investigating a case. Please cooperate and open the door."
The knocking grew louder, and Yunqi trembled uncontrollably again... Yunqi quickly fled back to her room...
Shen Chen confidently asserted that a girl had been kidnapped and taken home by his brother. He claimed that the girl hadn't left her brother's house for a month since he last saw her there. He reasoned that anyone could stay indoors for a month without leaving the house, and he had reason to suspect that the girl was being held captive by his brother…
The knocking continued, and Yunqi grew increasingly frightened. Shen Xi was at a crucial stage of his research, and she hadn't wanted to disturb him. However, Yunqi was too scared, and she dialed Shen Xi's number with trembling hands.
The phone rang for a long time before it was finally answered: "Hello? Who is this?"
It wasn't Shen Xi's voice; Yun Qi's trembling voice came through the phone: "Is Shen Xi there?"
Colleague: "Chen Xi is in the lab, he's busy right now. Is there anything you need me to tell him?"
"...Could you let him answer the phone?"
"It might not be convenient right now. If you need something, I can pass on the message to him later."
Yunqi burst into tears: "...Let Shen Xi answer the phone... Waaah... Shen Xi..."
The colleague realized the other person might be in a hurry, their voice trembling with tears, and comforted them, "Don't worry! I'll go to the lab right away! Give the phone to Chen Xi... Don't worry!"
A colleague rushed into the lab, and everyone stared at him. Shen Xi looked displeased as he saw him barge in. He quickly handed his phone to Shen Xi: "Shen Xi, someone's looking for you. They're crying on the phone."
Shen Xi glanced at the contact name [Qiqi] and quickly put down the experimental equipment, took off his gloves, grabbed his phone, and rushed out, answering the call as he went: "Qiqi, what's wrong?!"
Seeing Shen Xi's anxious expression, his colleague quickly said, "Shen Xi, you should go first. I'll ask the professor for leave for you."
"Thank you." Shen Xi nodded in gratitude and hurriedly left.
Yunqi cried as she said, "Chen Xi, there are so many people outside... and police... they're coming in..."
Chen Xi hurriedly comforted her, "Qiqi, don't be afraid... stay in your room and don't come out. I'm on my way back now, I'll be home soon..."
"Um…"
Shen Xi quickly checked the surveillance footage. By then, the locksmith had already opened the door at the police's signal, and the police had entered the living room. Shen Xi noticed that Shen Chen was also there...
The police were looking around searching for something...
Chen Xi activated the intercom function on the camera: "I wonder what business the police have of barging into my home without my permission?!"
The police also discovered the presence of the surveillance cameras: "We received a report that someone said you kidnapped someone, and we are here now to investigate and verify this."
"Shouldn't the investigation involve me? Why did you break into my house without permission?!"
“We have our own investigation methods, so please do not question them, Mr. Shen.”
Chen Xi: "...I'm on my way back now, I'll be home in about five minutes. Please don't rummage through my things, officer. We can talk when I get back, okay?"
"……Can."
Five minutes later, the police officers who had been sitting quietly in the living room saw Chen Xi rushing back.
Police officer: "Mr. Shen, we have received a report that you kidnapped a girl. May we search this house?"
Shen Xi glanced at Shen Chen and said, "It was Shen Chen who reported it to you, wasn't it?"
Shen Chen: "My dear brother, kidnapping others is wrong. As a good socialist youth, I won't let you continue down this wrong path..."
Chen Xi: "...If you're sick...go get treatment!"
Shen Chen: "You!..."
Police officer: "Mr. Chen, would you mind if we checked each room?"
“She’s in her room right now. If you don’t believe me, you can send a policeman with me to bring her here.” Shen Xi looked at the head policeman. “But she’s a bit timid and shy. Could you please send a few of you out first?”
The lead policeman gestured for one officer to stay in the living room while the others retreated outside. He then followed Chen Xi into the room.
Chen Xi went up to the second bedroom on the second floor and gently knocked on the door: "Qiqi, I'm back."
A moment later, Yunqi opened the door from the inside and saw that besides Chen Xi, there was a policeman and Chen Chen at the door...
Shen Chen: "Officer, this is the girl I was talking about who was kidnapped by Shen Xi."
The policeman glanced at the bedroom, which was decorated warmly, unlike a place where people were imprisoned. He then carefully examined the girl. She had delicate features and was very pretty. She was wearing comfortable home clothes, and there were no visible injuries on her exposed skin. Her expression looked frightened, but he didn't know what she was afraid of.
Shen Xi stepped forward and embraced Yun Qi, blocking their view. Seeing that Yun Qi had gradually calmed down, he said, "Qi Qi, let's go downstairs to the living room in a bit. There's another policeman in the living room downstairs, but not many people."
"Um."
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