Chapter 166

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

In late May, Li Shuli brought Gu Bingcheng back to the Gu Shi Laozhai; he had already regained consciousness but could not speak, and his body could not move.

The moment he arrived, what greeted him first was a fully prepared rescue operation.

Li Shuli was rich in experience, completely unworried that anything would happen to Gu Bingcheng; on the contrary, she even had the mood to soothe the several juniors below who looked nervous.

This time Gu Mengbai came over without bringing a lawyer, but he also didn't dare to get too close to Li Shuli.

It was still Li Shuli who bore no grudges, specially calling Gu Mengbai over to express concern and ask after him.

But in the end they were not biological mother and son; the atmosphere was weird, visibly awkward.

With Gu Bingcheng's return, the Gu Shi Laozhai once again welcomed a wave of visitors coming to inquire after his health.

They were all famous, named financial consortium families in Yingzhong; the daily comings and goings were very taxing.

Zhou Min Hui brought her three daughters-in-law, plus Qin Kelan and Liu Zhenyuan — good grief, it was practically a small-scale palace intrigue drama.

For this Shen Yao pushed aside quite a few company matters, smiling all day until her cheeks stiffened.

But there were gains too; meeting many people gave her an excuse to negotiate other cooperations.

Shen Yao was utterly unscrupulous about poaching her husband's family's corner; they were all money-making deals, who would dislike too much money.

"You also need to pay more attention yourself; Second Uncle has already prepared to hand Qin Group's enterprises over to Cousin.

Once Grandfather passes away, the shares Grandfather holds in Gu Group will be redistributed.

The impact on the board of directors won't be large, but the Gu Family's say in Gu Group will be divided."

Some have more, some have less; there could even be a board meeting convened to reappoint the Head of the Family of Gu Group.

"Eldest Young Master and Second Young Master both have private moves; Dad's attitude still can't be seen as leaning either way.

Feels like Gu Group has some storm clouds gathering," Gu Jingrun leaned on the sofa, speaking with emotion.

Shen Yao smiled and poured a cup of clear wine, handing it to him, "Today the ones who came are the Cui Family and the Lin Family.

Because of a trivial matter, Mother and Second Aunt almost quarreled in public."

Gu Jingrun took the wine cup and drank a mouthful, "Trivial matter?"

Shen Yao gave an 'mm', "Discussing export issues; seems water pollution is getting worse day by day, affecting business."

The Cui Family does aquatic fresh goods, the Lin Family does indoor home furnishings; days are hard, they always have to open their mouths to complain.

Gu Jingrun listened to Shen Yao's words, bent his fingers and lightly flicked the wine cup in his hand.

"The water pollution problem seems to be getting more and more severe, especially for some coastal countries and cities," if memory serves, Grandfather has enterprises doing related business in hand; the scale isn't too large, and they aren't very valued.

"The public's reaction is also very strange; they turn a blind eye to some daily dangers, but pay close attention to gossip unrelated to themselves.

Nowadays real estate business is sluggish, medical business has been cut to the artery, electronic development is approaching saturation."

Shook the wine cup in hand, Shen Yao smiled beamingly and clinked with Gu Jingrun, "Family members are all fighting; otherwise we also go strike first to gain the upper hand.

Just a small portion; the divided equity can serve as proxy commitment, very cost-effective for them."

Gu Jingrun lowered his eyes to look at the clear liquid in the cup, "Who to sell to would be good."

Whether it's the several people at home or other people outside, they are all good negotiation counterparts.

As for the shares in hand being proxied afterwards, the possibility of a reappointment of the Head of the Family — that is Biological Father's own matter to resolve.

Gu Jingrun doesn't believe Biological Father would step down this easily; after all, he has held power in Gu Group for decades.

Even if only a bit of sand is mixed in each year, the accumulation over many years remains optimistic.

Better to take the opportunity here to sell some benefits first, exchange for some interests for himself.

Money-making businesses in the world are thousands upon thousands; he isn't greedy, one is enough.

The remaining wine in the cup was drained in one gulp; Gu Jingrun's gaze was firm.

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"General Manager Shen, people from the Wei Family have come."

The office door was knocked; the assistant in charge of reception entered to remind.

Shen Yao gave an 'mm', stood up and walked toward the reception room not far away.

The person not yet arrived, the voice went ahead; Shen Yao raised a smiling face and greeted the other party, "General Manager Wei, long time no see."

"General Manager Shen, young and promising."

The two sat separately at two ends of the sofa; compared to Shen Yao's side's ease and composure, the other party appeared constrained and ill at ease.

This is also no wonder; Shen Yao's interference in the health supplement industry gave the Wei Family a caught-off-guard.

And Shen Yao's company developed extremely fast, almost changing appearance every day.

The Wei Family has deeply cultivated health supplements for many years; thinking is ossified, routines insufficient.

Facing an opponent like Shen Yao who comes with overwhelming momentum, they completely cannot parry.

Bitterly smiling once, General Manager Wei sincerely expressed he came today to seek peace.

The Wei Family's business declined step by step; original customer loss was severe; continuing like this, in a few years they can announce bankruptcy liquidation.

You think a behemoth like a financial consortium has such thick skin? Under the full impact of a business model, even hundreds of billions in assets aren't enough to squander.

Moreover the Wei Family's scale isn't that large, plus the Wei Family has no little internal strife; each branch has its own little thoughts; it would be strange if they were willing to twist into a single rope.

"Not hiding from General Manager Wei, we this kind of people doing business, are all for making money.

Today Perfect Company's products sell better than the Wei Family's; tomorrow who knows, the Wei Family might produce a new prescription and surpass Perfect Company again.

You come wanting win-win cooperation; this side is completely willing to cooperate.

"But the entire Wei Group doesn't have only your voice, President Wei."

Shen Yao smiled helplessly; she spread her hands and listed her difficulties, finally stating that as long as President Wei could settle the extraneous voices in the Wei Group, she would definitely have Perfect Company fully cooperate with the Wei Group.

President Wei: ……

If he could integrate the voices throughout the Wei Group, he wouldn't have needed to put on a thick face and come here to seek reconciliation with Shen Yao.

Shen Yao is a businesswoman; the other party hasn't even resolved their own family's troubles, yet wants to cooperate with her and take advantage — they really think beautifully.

The core issue wasn't settled; the two merely exchanged a few polite words, and Shen Yao had her assistant see the guest out.

As for President Wei's complexion not looking too good when he left? What does that have to do with her.

The people in the family aren't of one mind; who knows if they deliberately came over to dig a pit for her.

Shen Yao muttered in her heart, turned around, and returned to the office to continue handling official business.

However, she still took time to glance at the Wei Group's situation being squeezed in the market by Perfect Company.

Indeed somewhat pitiful; looks like she can loosen her grip a little — letting them go is impossible, the money-making business can't be thrown away.

"Shouldn't I kick them while they're down? Wei Group assets have shrunk severely; I can acquire them at the opportunity."

When the time comes, Wei Group changes hands, change the name and it can be used directly.

Shen Yao felt the system was naive, "Why pay a high price to purchase when I can get it cheap for free?

Wei Group's stock continues to decline; its final destination is delisting."

At that time, during asset liquidation, it'll be even easier for her to take down Wei Group — after all, who else has this much money to buy junk.

System: ……

"Isn't that all the more reason to press step by step?" To accelerate Wei Group's collapse.

Shen Yao smiled faintly, "Press too tight, and they might just resist.

Better to alternate loose and tight, cooperate with each other, and let them fall into internal chaos first."

Wei Group has considerable assets; even if they go bankrupt and liquidate later, it's enough for these people to squander daily.

But who doesn't want more? Bitterly waiting for bankruptcy liquidation is worse than cashing out early, taking the money, and going abroad to live freely.

She reached out and touched her chin; Shen Yao summoned the subordinate responsible for specifically keeping a close watch on the Wei Group, instructing them to absolutely monitor the Wei Group's every move.

"Not afraid of it moving, just afraid of it not moving," Shen Yao tapped the tabletop, "When free, continue inviting some of Wei Group's upper and middle management out for meals and chats.

Also leak the news that the company will expand its scale; the faster the better."

Relying on internal forces alone isn't enough; external force is needed to push.

Shen Yao didn't feel she had done anything wrong; the business world is like this — people with too strong a sense of morality aren't suited for business.

"Yes, President Shen."

Shen Yao's approach to the Wei Group was like a cat playing with a mouse — not swallowing it in one gulp, but choosing to tease and play first, yet not leaving the other side a retreat route.

As for the Wei Group, such a huge clan couldn't find a single leader willing to face Shen Yao head-on.

Everyone thought it wasn't their business; on one hand they worked hard to cash out and transfer assets, on the other they watched others, not allowing them to take more of the Wei Group's money.

Very realistic and dramatic, but this is a financial consortium that's been raised into uselessness.

Days of being high and mighty have lasted too long; they've completely lost their former resilience.

"Does such a financial consortium still have the necessity to exist? Better to vacate the position and let the capable occupy it."

Shen Yao stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, speaking in a bookish tone.

At this moment, besides Shen Yao there were no outsiders in the office; Shen Yao appeared to be talking to herself, but in reality was speaking with the system.

The system's frequency of popping up recently was very fast, because the Gu Family where Shen Yao resides has surprises everywhere.

With so much liveliness, how could it be missed? The system must gossip with Shen Yao every day.

Worried the system would fall into these trivial matters and be unable to extricate itself, Shen Yao had to hold the system back, and by the way utilize the information asymmetry to earn value for herself.

Must say, once you step into the threshold of a financial consortium, business really is easy to do.

Watching large sums of funds enter the account, even those annoying Gu Family matters can't affect her.

Speaking of which, Gu Bingcheng really can hold on; thought he returned to the old residence to prepare for his funeral and distribute the legacy — who could have imagined that until now Gu Bingcheng is still lying in the old residence recuperating just fine.

Although Gu Bingcheng cannot speak, with doctors attending to him daily, his physical condition has already basically stabilized.

"Looks like many people will be disappointed; fortunately my energy isn't on this, otherwise my mindset would almost collapse."

Hard work and feeling wronged for several months, result is the old master's body is still fine — just thinking about it makes one want to vomit blood in anger.

"Father's body improving, I have nothing to say, but has Mother's attitude changed too fast?

The second brother's family, regardless of gender, their daily fawning and flattery while stepping on others — they've really mastered the art."

Truly bad luck; how did I end up with such a sister-in-law, shameless and unable to understand human speech, she angers me to death.

At the Gu Shi Laozhai, Zhou Min Hui couldn't help but complain the moment she saw Gu Mengyan enter.

Gu Mengyan had been busy with company affairs all day, head dizzy and brain swollen; returning home, she couldn't rest either.

Frowning at the emotionally agitated Zhou Min Hui, Gu Mengyan waved her hand, "Let them do it; the company still has me, we won't suffer a loss."

Zhou Min Hui: …… This isn't a matter of suffering a loss or not? This is feeling stifled.