Chapter 163
Qi Yuancheng had also heard about Qi Yu’s appointment with the CEO of New Bird. When he asked about it that night, Qi Yu recounted his conversation with Yang Xiaoxue. Qi Yuancheng grew quite angry, “I really have misjudged Xu Jing! Did he not think that without Shanyu’s resources, he wouldn’t be where he is today? I thought he left simply because he didn’t agree with your ideology. I never expected that he had climbed up a high branch long ago. Standing by and doing nothing is bad enough, now he’s even impeding us!”
“Didn’t agree with my ideology? Dad, how do you know that?” Seeing Qi Yuancheng’s face freeze, Qi Yu guessed he must have been keeping something hidden. He asked, “Did Jing Ge tell you something?”
Qi Yuancheng snorted and said with a sullen face. “When he came to me to submit his resignation, we had a long talk. He told me that you’ve had disagreements several times. He said that no matter what he says or does now, you won’t agree with him. It made him feel very frustrated… He also mentioned Fu Yansheng, saying that he couldn’t accept that you’ve grown to trust others more than him.”
Qi Yu frowned: “He told you this personally?”
Qi Yuancheng: “Yes, I thought Xu Jing would tell you in person. If he wanted to leave, he should also give you an explanation. I shouldn’t be the one to relay these things to you. So when you asked me that night in Newtown, I didn’t say anything – But now, it looks like he didn’t tell you.”
Qi Yu lowered his eyes and gave an affirmation.
“But in my opinion, his way of thinking isn’t quite right. If you’re to take over my position in the future, how could there only be one person you can trust? I tried to persuad him; the Si Yuan Group is such a big platform, was he worried that there wouldn’t be a position where he could use his full ability? He told me he understood but that he simply couldn’t go on…
As he talked, Qi Yuancheng couldn’t help thinking of the relationship between Qi Yu and Fu Yansheng. He hadn’t known before, so when Xu Jing said those words to him, he hadn’t thought much about it. Thinking about it again, some strange thoughts arose in his heart. Could it be that Xu Jing too, towards Qi Yu…
Qi Yuancheng was secretly alarmed. He quietly looked his son up and down. Very quickly, his doubts began to make him feel awkward. He cleared his throat and continued: “That’s why I said at the time, if he really couldn’t tolerate other people around you, then It might be better for him to leave. Otherwise, having him stay might not be necessarily be good for you. But who could have thought that he would be this kind of…”
Qi Yuancheng wanted to scold Xu Jing for kicking a benefactor in the teeth, but seeing his son’s gloomy expression, he opened his mouth but in the end, he simply dropped the subject.
“Forget it, that New Bird is just a new company with a market value of about a billion yuan. Their assets aren’t on the same order as the Si Yuan Group’s. If Wang Zhendong wants to withdraw his capital, it would be impossible for them to come up with five hundred million at once… If they won’t help, then so be it.” Qi Yuancheng glanced at Qi Yu worriedly, “Go and rest early. Don’t let your mother worry.”
Qi Yu gave a “en”, turned and left the study.
Qi Yuancheng, looking at his back, sighed in worry. This child really knew how to make him both angry and distressed…
After returning to his room, Qi Yu sat down on the edge of the bed, hunched over. He ran his fingers through his hair, pushing against his head in disappointment and frustration.
Occasionally, he wondered, if he had kept listening to Xu Jing and had kept his distance from Fu Yansheng, if he hadn’t let Xu Jing go and Xu Jing was still in Shanyu, would the situation be different today?
……No.
Even if Fu Yansheng hadn’t appeared by his side, the Si Family would have still met with that scandal. Moreover, with noone to even reminded him of Mei Wei’s business problems, the Zhang Family might have seized that opening long ago. Wang Zhendong’s divestment was an unforeseen occurence. He had to stop thinking that it was a result of his mistakes…
But at the end of the day, there was one guilt he couldn’t escape.
He hadn’t handled his relationship with Xu Jing well.
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They used to be so good; they told each other everything…
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Qi Yu called Ye Qinru while browsing the information about New Bird Medical Beauty that he had found during the past few days. He briefly introduced New Bird’s situation to Ye Qinru. Afterwards, he asked Ye Qinru to write up investment recruitment materials for Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus and to send it to Yang Xiaoxue as soon as possible.
Ye Qinru: “Investment recruitment? Are you looking to attract investments for the Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus?”
Qi Yu: “I promised Su Jing funding won’t ever be cut off for the tech company. Since the Group might not be able to provide that money in the near future, I have to find a way to bring in money from outside.”
Ye Qinru said, puzzled, “But she clearly said that New Bird is currently siding with Lin Huan. Aren’t we just courting a rebuff by providing her with investment recruitment materials?”
Qi Yu said calmly: “New Bird used to be Shanyu’s client, which makes New Bird a potential business partner for Shanyu and all the companies under the Si Yuan Group. Yang Xiaoxue said that us standing in opposition is merely temporary. Though we are enemies now, we may not necessarily be in the future. She may be siding with Lin Huan for now because of her relationship with Xu Jing. But a favor cannot last a lifetime. If it truly involves the development of the company and the company’s profitability, I believe she will still consider matters with the eyes of a businessman. Though the Si Yuan Group is indeed in such a situation, Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus’ development continues and there are indicators that show we are on the path to surpass FIA – HZ. If despite this stain in our finances, Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus still manages to surpass FIA – HZ, it will further show to President Yang the benefits of partnering with Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus. If these benefits are even greater than the investment Lin Huan gave her, she will definitely choose us. Not to mention…”
Just as he was about to continue, a video call came in. Qi Yu glanced at it and said to Ye Qinru, “I have to take this call. I’ll call you later.”
Qi Yu accepted the video call and two seconds later, a freshly showered Fu Yansheng appeared on the screen.
The man was wearing a gray long-sleeved cotton pajama. A white towel was hanging around his neck. The sleeves were rolled up and only one button was buttoned; his attire looked loose.
Qi Yu guessed that Fu Yansheng had just returned from exercising.
For people in love, especially couples who have been in different places for half a year, the appearance of one’s lovers fresh out of the bath was a fatal X temptation.
Qi Yu had already seduced Fu Yansheng several times by similar means. He had never mentioned though that Fu Yansheng’s appearance was equally as effective on him.
Fu Yansheng held a light blue mug and asked in deadly earnest, “Baby, how was it?”
“…How was what?” Qi Yu pretended to be calm.
“Didn’t you go to see New Bird’s CEO today?” Fu Yansheng took a sip of water, which was probably still hot. He frowned, put it aside and asked, “How’s the situation?”
Qi Yu raised his eyebrows: “Chu Meng didn’t tell you?”
Fu Yansheng said helplessly, “How could she tell me such a thing? Do you really think she’s my spy?”
Qi Yu said calmly, “New Bird’s Yang Xiaoxue told me that Xu Jing went to Linhe Capital and that after Shan Yu withdrew its investment, Xu Jing asked Lin Huan to give them double the investment. She recognizes her favor as owed to Xu Jing, not Shan Yu. So she won’t help us.”
“Linhe Capital? Lin Huan’s investment company?” Fu Yansheng was stunned, then said, puzzled, “I have not seen any public information regarding New Bird about Lin Huan’s capital injection.”
Qi Yu glanced at the computer screen, this was what he had wanted to tell Ye Qinru just now.
“Right, I just checked. After Shanyu’s withdrawal of capital, there was only one more investment company named ‘Yedu’ in New Bird’s equity list and the shares they hold are only a quarter of Shanyu’s original shares. …I think, if Yedu is a subsidiary under Lin Huan’s name, is it possible that New Bird’s shares have appreciated in value now, so even double the investment couldn’t get the previous amount of shares?
Fu Yansheng: “It’s possible. I’ve seen New Bird’s financial reports from the past few years. The annualized return on investment is close to 300%, it is an absolute blue-chip company. If they expand financing, investors would definitely be scrambling for their shares. So, I think we can’t really say just who gave a favor to whom.”
Qi Yu frowned. “You mean that President Yang is paying back Xu Jing’s favor by letting Lin Huan invest in New Bird?”
Fu Yansheng: “Yes, the purpose of investing in companies is to make money from money. Naturally, investors first choose companies with considerable profits. The reason why I asked you to go to New Bird and Long Xian is because these two companies themselves are high-quality companies favored by investors. Xu Jing gave them investments in the beginning, but Shanyu also made money through them. In essence, it is a mutually beneficial relationship and no one owes anyone. However, since there has been mutual cooperation before, there will be a bit of affection. Moreover, Mei Wei – Blooming Lotus is working on a beauty platform, making it a potential partner for New Bird.”
After listening to Fu Yansheng’s analysis, Qi Yu was even more convinced that what he’d decided to do just now was the right course of action.
Maybe Yang Xiaoxue met them today just to see what kind of person he was and whether he was suitable for a long-term cooperative relationship…
Sure enough, Fu Yansheng sighed after speaking, “Since she said she couldn’t help, let’s see if there are other possibilities for cooperation.”
Qi Yu remembered something and asked Fu Yansheng, “Why aren’t you the least bit surprised that Xu Jing went to Lin Huan?”
Fu Yansheng picked up the mug again. “I didn’t want to give you a mental blow, but this is indeed the norm in the business world. Lin Holdings has a strong background and it’s not like we haven’t heard rumors that Lin Huan admires Xu Jing before. What’s so strange about Xu Jing going to join him after leaving Shan Yu? Hadn’t you guessed as much yourself?”
Qi Yu: “…”
That’s right, when they were seen by Xu Jing in Shanyu at the end of July, he chased after Xu Jing and questioned him. Fu Yansheng had heard it. But he only had a guess then and had no confirmation.
But today, when he heard Yang Xiaoxue personally confirm this as fact, his heart felt as uncomfortable, like he’d been splashed with ice water.
…You could have gone anywhere, why did it have to be Lin Huan?
Xu Jing must have known that Lin Huan was going to cooperate with Mei Wei’s nemesis FIA. By going there, he really had stood in opposition to himself!
He had made excuses for Xu Jing before, believing that the other party wouldn’t be so petty. Even if he found another path to follow, he would remember the kindness the Siyuan Group had extended to him and wouldn’t go so far as to fight against them. But what happened today seemed to shatter his hopes bit by bit.
He was even a little doubtful now; was Xu Jing… retaliating against him?
Retaliation for him not listening, for him easily trusting Fu Yansheng…
Fu Yansheng said while taking a sip of his water, “Why? Are you angry with him?”
Qi Yu asked back, “I can’t be angry?”
Fu Yansheng smiled lightly: “You can. To be honest, I was also angry when I encountered this matter. Your family has cultivated him for so many years and you treated him like a brother. He used Shanyu, this platform, to establish his own network and now that the Si Yuan Group is in trouble, he doesn’t even ask. You go asking people for help and they say they’re only doing it to give him face. It’s too much!”
Qi Yu: “…”
Fu Yansheng didn’t seem to see the dark clouds covering his face and continued to stab him in the heart. “I think you have to give him a call and ask him carefully. The night your dad asked me to take over Shanyu, I had a meal with him and he actually appeared very sad. It shows that he’s not really heartless, if you go and morally condemn him, scold him, he may be stung by his conscience…”
Qi Yu’s face turned blue and white with anger. He thumped the table hard and cursed: “Fu Yansheng! You use such a relaxed tone to make such cynical remarks because to you, the problem I’m facing right now doesn’t appear to be such a problem, does it?”
Fu Yansheng had just taken a drink when he was frightened by Qi Yu’s thump. He hand holding his mug shook and he choked on his water, splashing the front of his shirt.
“Cough, no, baby, cough, cough…” Fu Yansheng panicked, “I just want to coax you and make you happy.”
Qi Yu gritted his teeth and said, “With our family’s current situation, you think I can be happy!?”
Fu Yansheng managed to regain his breath. He quickly took out some tissues and wiped the water off his body. He said, “Qi Yu, I told you before. If you need me, I’ll help you. You’re someone who has a strong self-esteem. Without your permission, I can’t just rashly make a move…”
Qi Yu was dumbfounded. He marveled at how this man could say it so easily!
Fu Yansheng: “In addition, I also know that Xu Jing’s matter is a knot in your heart. You said you need time to come to terms with his departure. But it’s been half a year and you haven’t come to terms with it, have you?”
Listening and listening, Qi Yu’s eyes couldn’t help chasing Fu Yansheng’s hand. He watched the man wiped off the water, unconsciously grabbing the tissue and pulling at his clothes. Only one of the buttons of his shirt had been buttoned in the first place and with his movements, his pectoral muscles kept appearing and disappearing on the screen…
Qi Yu narrowed his eyes – He was beginning to suspect that Fu Yansheng was doing it on purpose! !
Without even knowing it, Fu Yansheng urged him, “Instead of holding back like this, it’s better to open up and have a chat with him. I don’t want you keep feeling sad because of this…”
“Who are you putting on a show for pulling at your clothes like that?” Qi Yu interrupted him with a sneer and said, “Just take off your clothes already!!”
Fu Yansheng: “…”
The author has something to say: [Little Theater]
Qi Yuancheng: Did Xu Jing leave because he was jealous of Fu Yansheng? So Xu Jing also…towards Qi Yu…? What! Then when Qi Yu was 14 years old…? (╯#°Д°)╯Ah, what kind of dog-blood resentment and animosity is this!?
Qi Yu: Dad, you’re thinking too much…(=_=)
Xu Jing: Chairman Qi, you’re thinking too much…(=_=)
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Qi Yu: Who are you putting on a show for pulling at your clothes like that? Just take off your clothes already!
Fu Yansheng: I’m talking to you seriously! I didn’t expect… you’re thirsty for my body too?
Bwahahahahah I can smell the deja vu in the air~
But honest I feel really sad for both Xu Jing and Qi Yu, I think they’re both in the blame and I hope they’ll reconcile I miss my bebe Xu Jing 😭 😭
Thanks for the Chapter ♥️
Agree they’re both in the wrong but XJ should be the bigger person and act like the adult he is. Maybe even open up a conversation about feeling excluded like an emotionally functional individual? Woe be me.
Right.., after all, he was the one to leave first.. but it was thanks to him leaving first that QY realized how important XJ is to him
i think it’s ridiculous to blame it on QY when he did went to XJ only to be reproached and treated as a kid.
thanks for the chapter
thanks for the chapter!
Take it easy QY or else you won’t just be a grass widow but an actual one😁😁😁
starting to get sick of how unreasonable qi yu is