Chapter 998: Cold‑hearted Tyrant CEO

Now we need to discuss the main matter.

Gu Han cut off their chance to change the subject, picked up a glass of red wine, and raised it.

"Today I played a match with all you uncles and elders, which also lets me know that this isn't just a playing field; even in the company, I still need your help."

When the main topic was raised, several shareholders were caught off guard, feeling that Gu Han was truly just like Gu Junyuan before—never liking to beat around the bush.

In that case, they couldn't very well bring up other topics.

The obvious leader, Uncle Wang, clinked glasses with him, took a sip, and laughed heartily.

"What are you saying, Xiao Han? The Gu Clan's group ultimately belongs to your Gu Family; we're all just employees."

"It's just that the internal strife of the Gu Family... we old-timers probably shouldn't interfere."

They hesitated in words, but the meaning was clear.

If the money and benefits aren't in place, then everything is off the table.

They don't care who ends up as the nominal leader; no matter who it is, this group that followed the Old Master Gu through thick and thin back then can all get a share.

In this situation, they will naturally prioritize the person who can give them the biggest share of benefits.

Gu Han has been exposed to these things since childhood, is very sensitive to profit relations, and can naturally understand their intentions completely.

These people coming today is just to give him a chance; whether they'll agree depends on the conditions offered on the spot.

Gu Han silently cursed the old fox, then had his secretary take a few documents from the briefcase.

Negotiating interests, money changing hands.

One by one they offered conditions, one by one they tried to win over.

What they brought today are the best terms Gu Han could offer under the conditions he could meet.

Most of them on the spot expressed agreement, saying they would definitely support Gu Han's side if any future dispute arose.

But there's always someone whose greed exceeds their capacity.

"This..."

An old fogey looked at the conditions in the document, seemed dissatisfied, kept glancing at Gu Han several times, his expression troubled.

"This still makes things difficult for me."

Gu Han raised an eyebrow at him, then suddenly curled his lips into a smile: "Uncle Lin, what are you saying? It's no big deal—later we can get your daughter at Engineering University into a better school."

"I also know some professors at Didu University; why not transfer your daughter to Didu? It's closer to the Mula Rehabilitation Center, making it easier for her to look after your wife."

After he said that, the man called Uncle Lin's face suddenly changed color.

"You!"

"What's not clear about this!"

The implication, both overt and subtle, is that he has completely grasped the whereabouts of the family...

No wonder, at his young age, he's been called the Poison Wolf by the business world.

Uncle Lin heaved with anger.

"Please think it over; I'll go outside to take a call."

Gu Han glanced at the caller ID, picked up his phone, and got up to step out temporarily.

"Hmph! What kind of talk is this!"

Uncle Lin was already fearful in his heart, but unwilling to admit it, so he masked it with anger.

The other shareholders hadn't expected Gu Han's earlier move, but those who had already agreed felt relieved, glad they were sensible.

The several others who were reluctant to agree so quickly also felt uneasy, and reopened the documents to look again.

Outside the club's private room, Gu Han answered the phone, slowly walked to the doorway, and only then noticed the sunset dyeing half the sky red.

"Anything wrong?" Gu Han asked.

"Good evening, sir."

Just the usual unchanging opening line.

"All the new menus at the estate have been updated; I've readjusted them according to your taste, sir. Would you like to come home for dinner tomorrow?"

To be honest, after just dealing with those old foxes, hearing Jin Chen's voice actually made me relax a bit.

Gu Han leaned against the door, looked up at the horizon's evening glow, and his expression dazed for a moment.

"I'll be back at noon tomorrow." Gu Han said, his voice unconsciously softening, as if tired.

On the other end, Jin Chen seemed to sense it, fell silent for a few seconds, and his tone grew softer.

"From your voice, it sounds like you haven't returned to the villa to rest yet; after work, remember to eat. I'll have your usual restaurant send a few dishes over to the villa later."

Gu Han chuckled, withdrawing his gaze from the horizon's evening glow, actually feeling infinite tenderness, as if the agitation in his heart had been eased a little.

In contrast to the realm of interests, a few simple words of warm concern actually feel incredibly precious.

"Good."

"Then I won't disturb your work, sir. Goodbye."

Jin Chen had just hung up when he heard the notification sound.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value 10, total now 30!】

Gu Han stared at the screen, then after a few seconds turned it off, his expression returning to cold and hard, and went back into the private room.

After that earlier intimidation, the few shareholders still hesitating all expressed satisfaction.

Now Uncle Lin is left fighting alone, his wife and children also under Gu Han's control—he dare not utter another word of opposition.

Having fully met his expectations, Gu Han felt no satisfaction; out of basic courtesy, he sat down again and drank a few sips with those old-timers.

"Mr. Gu, here's your wine."

The ball boy brought over a highball glass, half‑knelt beside Gu Han, and slowly poured the expensive red wine.

Gu Han leaned on the sofa, and after the relentless fatigue‑induced drinking made his head swim more, he rubbed his brows, ignoring him.

He also didn't notice in the slightest, and this scene was filmed from behind.

Inside an office somewhere.

"Second Young Master, we've got the photos."

"Send a copy to Gu Han's Zhuang Yuan, and make sure to personally see that Jin Chen receives it."

"Understood."

Gu Yeting took another copy and looked at it; the caddie's deliberate closeness and the shooting angle made the photo appear as if Gu Han was pulling someone into his embrace.

He originally didn't need to do this, but the security at Gu Han's Zhuang Yuan is too high; unless someone is recruited from inside, there's no hope of obtaining even a scrap of confidential information.

And making his lover Jin Chen willingly obey him, the news that Gu Han dotes on another person is obviously just perfect.

"Gu Han, I'd like to see how long you can remain carefree."

Gu Yeting let out a cold snort and tossed the photo casually into the trash.