Mr. Yang's meaning in his words was clear even to a fool—I'm only willing to sell my shares to you alone.
However, with the same meaning, interpretations could differ.
Xiao Ming thought, just as she said, that she didn't want her industry to be tampered with by too many people.
But to Yun Shi Yu's ears, when a woman says "the only one" to a man, it's almost tantamount to a confession.
Clearly, Yang Hanqing, along with Bai Xuechao and Gu Xiangmeng, were all unilaterally scheming after Xiao Ming.
This kind of trend had to be nipped in the bud!
"Mr. Xiao," she turned her face to Xiao Ming and said seriously, "Mr. Yang's intention is quite clear, I think we should put this matter on hold for now. We should go back, discuss it with another shareholder, and then make a decision."
"There's no need for a meeting, I'll just give Siyi a call."
Xiao Ming said this and pulled out his phone to dial Shen Siyi's number, quickly explaining the situation.
Shen Siyi was very straightforward, saying directly, "Ming's wishes are my wishes, whatever you decide is fine."
After hanging up, Xiao Ming smiled and asked Yun Shi Yu, "The board votes two to one, Mr. Yun, do you still insist on your own opinion?"
Yun Shi Yu was so angry she felt like tying Shen Siyi up and flogging him. She asked through gritted teeth, "So, you've decided just like that?"
Xiao Ming nodded, "I need this company. And besides, Hanqing's request is all in the spirit of business—it's not excessive."
"Fine! Look into my eyes and tell me that you're doing this just for business, without mixing in any other personal factors."
Hearing this, Yang Hanqing's ears perked up.
She wanted to know the answer to this question more than anyone else.
Xiao Ming forced a smile, "I'm afraid I'll disappoint you.
Because the truth is quite the opposite. Although my goal is indeed for business purposes, if the company's boss weren't Hanqing, not only would I not agree, but I would immediately initiate a hostile takeover, completely driving the other party out of the game."
Yang Hanqing's eyes brightened instantly, while Yun Shi Yu became furious, grabbing Xiao Ming's collar in one swift motion.
"Xiao Ming! How can you do this? Is it fair to your wife?"
Xiao Ming was stunned, "What does this have to do with my wife?"
"You...You really disgust me!"
Yun Shi Yu's eyes were red, and she let go of him to run out of the office.
Xiao Ming was confused but realized he couldn't just ignore the problem. He instructed Yang Hanqing to prepare the contract and hurriedly chased out after her.
Outside the company, Yun Shi Yu was waiting for the elevator. Xiao Ming ran up asking, "Yu, what are you doing? Can't you be clear when you speak?"
"I have nothing to say to you," Yun Shi Yu said coldly, "You better hurry up with your work, then come back to the company, because I'm pulling my investment!"
Xiao Ming's frown deepened. He glanced back at the receptionist, who was excitedly looking forward to some juicy gossip, then grabbed Yun Shi Yu by the arm and pulled her into the stairwell.
"What are you doing? Let go of me!"
"Are you done tossing a fit?" Xiao Ming was also a bit angry, "Was all our previous agreement of 'absolute obedience' just hot air?"
"Yes!" Yun Shi Yu couldn't hold back anymore, with tears beginning to swirl in her eyes, "I'm being inconsistent with my words, what can you do to me?"
Seeing that she was about to cry, Xiao Ming had to suppress his anger, softening his voice, "Either way, you have to let me die knowing what's going on!"
"For the sake of a woman, you disregard the company's interests and fail to differentiate between public and private matters—isn't that enough?"
Xiao Ming was taken aback, then couldn't help but cry and laugh at the same time.
"You think I agreed to Hanqing because I took a fancy to her?"
"Isn't that the case?"
"I had thought you were smart enough not to see me the same way Siyi does. I didn't expect women's emotional thinking to be so strong that intelligence doesn't matter." Xiao Ming shook his head, lit a cigarette, and sat down on the stairs, "I have a principle, and that is, no matter what business you invest in, you're actually investing in people.
If the person being invested in is outstanding, even an ordinary business can have the potential to make money; but if the person in question is narrow-minded and selfish, the brighter the prospects of the business, the more likely the investor is to lose out.
The reason I said I invested in Maohe because of Yang Hanqing is precisely this.
Firstly, her capabilities are not lacking—she's not just a pretty vase.
Secondly, Maohe is neither too big nor too small—its stock structure is simple, and it has a certain reputation and brand recognition within the industry, making it a genuinely high-quality asset.
Lastly, and most importantly, is that I understand her, I have a certain amount of control over her, which assures me that my decisions will be well implemented by her in the future.
Can you understand this explanation?"
Yun Shi Yu of course understood and had already turned red with embarrassment because of her misunderstanding of Xiao Ming. She lowered her head, her toes lightly scuffing the ground for a while before she said, "Then... then do you know why Yang Hanqing listens to you?"
Xiao Ming's brow furrowed again, and he said displeasedly, "You're not going to suggest she's taken a liking to me again, right?
Yun Shi Yu, you should know that I consider you a friend, that's why I patiently explain these things to you.
In fact, as a business partner, you have no right to interfere with my personal life. Even if there were something unclear between me and Yang Hanqing, as long as investing in Maohe is beneficial to the company, it's none of your business, understand?"
"You... I..." Yun Shi Yu started to feel wronged again, "I was just worried you would be swayed by emotions!
That small percentage of shares, we've already paid a large premium at twenty million, and you so easily agreed to add another shareholder. How could I not overthink it?"𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"Where is your trust in me? Do you think I'm the kind of scum who plays with his woman using his friend's money?"
Yun Shi Yu had no response and after a long silence, said softly, "I'm sorry! Next time I have doubts, I'll speak directly to you, I won't act impulsively like I did today."
Xiao Ming finally showed a smile, threw away the cigarette butt, and got up to rub the top of her head.
"Really, you can even make yourself cry. You're quite the character.
Wipe your tears quickly; otherwise, Yang Hanqing will suspect we're having an affair."
Yun Shi Yu had planned to go to the restroom and touch up her make-up to cover up a bit, but upon hearing this, she hastily wiped her eyes and left the stairwell with her head raised.
Watching the two return to the company, the receptionist trembled with excitement.
Why did the fairy-like girl storm out angry after seeing Mr. Yang?
What did Xiao Ming say to her in the stairwell?
And why did she cry?
The receptionist felt like she was witnessing a melodramatic love triangle unfold, and a glance at the thermos next to her roused her excitement even further.
She had almost forgotten about the legitimate wife; it wasn't a triangle but a square!
Inside the president's office, sure enough, Yang Hanqing's face turned strange, a bit resentful and a bit annoyed when she saw Yun Shi Yu's red eyes and then looked at Xiao Ming.
"Is the contract ready?" Xiao Ming asked.
"No," she replied tersely. "I don't know the scale of your company, nor am I clear on the stock exchange portion. How could I prepare a contract?"
Xiao Ming patted his forehead, "You've made me lose my wits. My company has a registered capital of five hundred million. Based on twenty million, your share would be 4%, but I only intend to give you 2%. Can you accept this?"
Yang Hanqing instinctively wanted to object, but a glimpse at Yun Shi Yu's face made her feel aggrieved. She lowered her face like a wronged little wife and said, "Anyway, you've always been domineering to others. Would it matter if I didn't accept?"