Chapter 132: Lifting the Corner of the Mouth
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Director Liu's lips curled up in satisfaction as he heard the other directors also expressing their support for him.
Looking at Li He, he said, "President Li, as I said, you should go and apologize to young Master Wu. Perhaps, he will forgive you?"
Unable to contain himself any longer, Li Dehou slammed his palm on the table and burst out angrily, "Liu Lei, what do you mean? Wu Hai is already disabled. Are you suggesting that Li He would still marry him?"
Director Liu sneered, "President Li, it's not that I want Li He to marry young Master Wu, but if Li He doesn't marry him, how long can Tiange Group last?
Our Tiange Group might look glamorous on the surface, but we are actually drowning in debt. Do you plan to file for bankruptcy protection when the time comes, or do you intend to lead everyone to jump off a building? I certainly won't join you!"
"That's right, Chairman. We should do as Director Liu suggests. Let Li He beg Wu Tianhua and young Master Wu. Perhaps they will spare Tiange Group and even invest to help us through these hard times?"
"Chairman, I also think that Director Liu is right. Even though young Master Wu is disabled, for the sake of Tiange Group, President Li should sacrifice herself. After all, she was the one who caused this mess." Continue your saga on empire
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"You... you people..." Overwhelmed by anger, Li Dehou was at a loss for words, glaring hatefully at the group. He wanted to object, but he truly could not think of any solution that would help Tiange Group overcome this crisis.
Li He sneered coldly, "You people really know how to calculate, only thinking of reaping the benefits. When Tiange Group faces difficulties, what have you ever contributed from start to finish?"
"General Manager Li, enough with the nonsense. If you're not willing to apologize to young Master Wu, I've decided to sell my entire 10% of shares to Xinghui Group," said Director Liu indifferently.
At those words, everyone's face changed.
Director Liu was the second-largest shareholder of Tiange Group. If he sold his shares to Xinghui Group, it would become much easier for Xinghui Group to target Tiange Group.
At this moment, everyone realized that Xinghui Group was aiming to swallow Tiange Group—sheer wolfish ambition!
Unfortunately, nobody was able to stop Xinghui Group.
Unless Li He could obtain Wu Hai's forgiveness!
As for how to beg for it?
Every man present understood—it undoubtedly involved begging in bed!
Director Liu glanced at the other directors present and said indifferently, "I have a message from the chairman of Xinghui Group. If any of you want to sell your shares, you can contact him. The price is 1.5 times the stock value. I advise all of you that it's time to sell when you should, otherwise, when the chairman of Xinghui takes over Tiange Group, you might not only end up without a penny but also burdened with debt!"
After he finished speaking, the other directors' expressions continually shifted, and two or three of them were visibly tempted.
Li He's face turned livid with shock and anger, "Liu Lei, you are colluding, do you realize that?"
Li Dehou sighed and chuckled bitterly, "I didn't expect this. Tiange Group hasn't fallen yet, but it's already being pushed from the inside."
Director Liu just sneered and said nothing.
Then, a languid voice spoke, "Thinking of selling your shares? Why not sell them to me?"
The door opened, and Liu Wentian walked in, followed by a woman who looked anxious to pull him out.
The woman saw everyone looking over and said to Li He in a panic, "Manager Li, I'm sorry, I told this gentleman that you were in a meeting, but he just wouldn't listen."
Li He waved her off, "You go ahead and leave."
Seeing that Li He didn't blame her, the woman couldn't help but sigh with relief. She no longer bothered with Wentian and walked out quickly, even closing the door behind her.
Li He turned to Liu Wentian, all charm, and said, "What brings you here??"
"I came to bring you a beauty treatment, but I didn't expect to encounter such an interesting scene."
He ignored the others who were watching him skeptically, looked at Director Liu, and said, "Are you selling shares? How much? I'll buy them."
Director Liu was taken aback, glanced at Liu Wentian's attire, and burst into laughter, "Where did this lunatic come from?? This is just hilarious!!"
The next moment, he said fiercely, "You want to buy my shares?? Do you even realize how much my 10% is worth?"
Li He was also baffled by Liu Wentian's words. His sudden appearance gave her a sense of timely rescue, yet, as far as she knew, Liu Wentian was just Bai Ruguo's bodyguard. How could he possibly afford Director Liu's shares?
Although, in the past few days, Tiange Group's stock prices had plummeted, those 10% of shares were still worth a tidy sum of ten billion yuan!!
"Little He, who is he??" Li Dehou asked with interest, looking at Liu Wentian, "My girl, you seem to have a peculiar look in your eyes while looking at him??"
Li He's face turned slightly red, her allure palpable, "Dad, it's not like that. Who would have any special thoughts about this little pervert?... He is the Liu Wentian I told you about before. He said he would refine that miraculous Spiritual Formula and then deliver it to me. He probably came this time to deliver the formula."
"Oh? He's Liu Wentian??"
Li Dehou was taken aback, puzzled, and said, "But didn't you say he was Bai Ruguo's bodyguard? How could he possibly have the money to buy Liu Lei's shares? And if that Spiritual Formula is truly so miraculous, why would he give it away to you? Is it possible, maybe, he has some thoughts about you? Well, you should consider finding a partner indeed. I need to observe him properly."
Having said that, Li Dehou scrutinized Liu Wentian, as if evaluating whether he was worthy to be his son-in-law.
Meanwhile, Li He was blushing heavily and, despite wanting to argue, found herself speechless. She recalled how just a few days ago over the phone, Liu Wentian had cheekily asked if she would let him woo her.
This rascal, could he really be thinking of wooing me?? Li He felt oddly happy at the thought.
Upon hearing Director Liu's question, Liu Wentian shook his head and said, "I don't understand how much your shares are worth, but no matter the price, I, Liu Wentian, can afford them."
"You're Liu Wentian? The one who crippled that Mr. Wu??" Director Liu jumped back, startled. He then seemed to realize he had shown too much of his fear and scoffed coldly, "So what if it's you! You are just a little bodyguard. How can you possibly afford my shares! You want to buy them, right? Fine, cough up 20 billion yuan, and I'll sign the share transfer agreement with you right now!"
"Liu Lei, you're asking for too much; even the current market price of your shares is around 10 billion yuan. Even if Xinghui Group offered you 1.5 times that amount, that would only be 15 billion. What makes you think you can start off by asking for 20 billion?? I think you're out of your mind!!" Li He couldn't help but scold.
Director Liu was indifferent, "Anyway, that's the price. If you can afford it, pay up; if you can't afford it, beat it!!"
He looked at Liu Wentian disdainfully, "I get it, you have some abilities, but by offending Wu Tianhua, you might as well be dead!! And you want to buy my shares, as if a beggar wants to sit on the emperor's throne, are you out of your mind?!"
"You think I don't have 20 billion??" Liu Wentian didn't get angry at his opponent's words, but instead smiled slyly.
Director Liu was unnerved by Liu Wentian's strange smile and, in anger, said, "Stop bluffing! You probably don't even have a million, let alone 20 billion!!"