Chapter 390: Good Will

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the private tearoom was a bit chaotic. There was definitely anger, some resentment, and fear in the air. This continued for a few minutes as Shen Qui was calmly drinking this tea.

"Mr. Shen… I don't understand this…" Zhang Yu Long's hands shook as he stared at Shen Qui. "This… This is force acquisition!"

"Exactly," Shen Qui smiled. His gaze never left the old man's face since they started this conversation a few minutes ago. This was Huang Ying's husband. His name was Zhang Yu Long, and he is the current head of the Zhang Family. "Without the support of the Long Family, your Zhang Family could crumble anytime." His smiling face was beautiful, yet to Zhang Yu Long, it was haunting.

He eyed the documents in his hand. "I can't accept this. The terms are just too much! I won't accept this!"

"Mr. Zhang… beggars can't be picky." Shen Qui said. "Do you think many companies would actually acquire your company now that you lose the Long Family's support?"

"You— "

"I am telling the truth." Shen Qui said. "Right now, no one would try to get close to your company because they would fear the anger of the Long Family. In Long City, Long Corp rules. So… this is totally understandable, right?"

"I already said— "

"If you are hoping that the Long Family would still support you after you beg them, then I suggest you think again. The Long Family's patriarch is dying. He might never wake up, and obviously, Long Yi doesn't like your Zhang Family because of your wife." The smile on Shen Qui's face didn't fade. In fact, it became more beautiful, more brilliant.

"You— You are enjoying this, aren't you?"

"Of course!" Shen Qui didn't bother denying it. "You made my wife and my Huang Family suffer three years ago. Seeing you like this… is making me feel giddy."

"You— Evil!"

"At least I am not evil enough to kill you and your family." Shen Qui uttered. "I mean… Lyca could do that, but she didn't." Actually, these people were lucky that his wife is a bit lazy. Now that Shen Qui thought about it, Lyca's lazy personality was actually a blessing from the gods. If Lyca wasn't lazy, then she would surely become a heartless killer.

Lyca doesn't really think much about killing. Shen Qui couldn't understand why Lyca's brain seemed to think it is normal to murder people. Despite being born in a happy family with loving parents, Lyca's view of life was quite eccentric. Lyca's lazy ways saved a lot of life!

"Now… about the acquisition…"

"You are so ambitious!" Zhang Yu Long hissed. "How could a mere nobody like you acquire out Zhang Company? I already said this… I would never allow this to happen! If you badly want to acquire it, then you can do it over my dead body."

"Ronan…"

"Boss?"

"How many shares do we have now?"

"Forty percent."

"What would happen if we sell it now?"

"We would lose about ten percent of our money, but the company's stock prices would surely take another deep dive."

"Do you think it would help them if we sell our shares now?" Shen Qui continued asking.

"No, it won't."

"You— "Zhang Yu Long gulped. "Do you — "

Shen Qui smirked at him. "You can't believe the number of shareholders who agreed to sell their shares once they realized that the Long Family is no longer supporting you."

"You— You already own forty percent?"

"Of course. Do you think I would have the guts to meet you without my shares? Did you think I am as ignorant as I want back then?" People grow, and just like everyone else, Shen Qui had learned a lot in the past years.

"Why are you doing this? If you think this is justified, let me tell you the number of employees we have. We have a total of three hundred factory workers, not including the higher positions. These people's primary source of income is their job. If you take away the company from the Zhang Family, these people will lose their job too. I think this revenge of yours has nothing to do with them." Zhang Yu Long said.

Shen Qui nodded. "True. These people would indeed lose their jobs. However, this is making me curious. If I don't buy your company, do you think these people would not lose their jobs? Right now, I am the only company who wanted to help you, and yet you actually decline my goodwill. Mr. Zhang… I think your love for your employees is a bit crooked. After all, you are not willing to sacrifice your pride for them."

Zhang Yu Long gulped all the resentment away. He glared at Shen Qui. Who would have thought that years ago, the boy that the Long Family chased along with Lyca would come back and do this? If he had known back then that this would happen, then he would have already cut ties with Huang Ying as earlier as possible!

He wouldn't have let his sons be influenced by his wife's greed.

He would have stayed away.

Unfortunately, regretting all this is a bit too late now.

"What would happen to my Zhang Jiu?"

"He would continue working for the company. After the acquisition, we would own the company, but this doesn't mean Zhang Jiu would lose his job. In fact, I would like him to continue in his managerial role as I help the company up."

Zhang Yu Long stared at the documents. After reading it for the umpteenth time, he let out a sharp sigh. Right now, the only one willing to buy his company is Shen Qui. Right now, his debts are starting to catch up to him. If he still refuses to sell the company, his employees would suffer, and his debts will drown him.

He needed money.

And he needed it fast.

Long Yi already abandoned him. No matter how much he tries to call him or show up in his house, he is already refusing to see him.

His only hope is only Shen Qui and LS GROUP.

"I have one question. LS GROUP is the mother company of Shen Security as well as Shen Resto?

"Hmmm." Shen Qui nodded.

"What does it stand for?"

"Lyca Shen." Shen Qui smiled. "Now… I need you to decide your company's direction in the next five minutes as I have another meeting in thirty minutes. I can't be late."