"You..." Huang Yiyi clutched her face, her expression as foul as if she had just eaten shit.
"What?" Wei Zixuan glanced at Huang Yiyi and slowly raised her hand. "Want to get hit again?"
This gesture sent Huang Yiyi recoiling out of pure reflex.
So this is what they call a wife fiercely protecting her husband? Being the man of a queen... this feeling isn't half bad. Chen Zheng, standing nearby, secretly gave her a thumbs-up.
"Wei Zixuan, to think the Xingsheng Group is facing such a calamity, yet you still dare to be so arrogant?"
Just then, a discordant voice suddenly rose from the crowd. A distinguished young man in a suit stepped forward, a scornful smile playing on his lips.
"Do you really think the Xingsheng Group is still the powerhouse it used to be? Oh, that's right. These days, the only one you can push around is a small company like the Su Group!" Lin Shubai said coldly. "Of course, if you fall into my arms, the Lin Group will provide the funds to help you with your cash flow! Don't forget, your parents have agreed to our marriage!"
"Heh! I, Wei Zixuan, will be the one to decide on my marriage! What right do you have to dictate anything to me?" she declared domineeringly.
"Wei Zixuan, don't be so arrogant!
"Do you really think finding some pretty boy can stop me? Without sufficient working capital, the Lin Group will acquire Xingsheng Group sooner or later. I advise you to be smart!
"Marry me obediently, or else..." Lin Shubai threatened fiercely.
"Or else what?"
At this, Chen Zheng, who had been silent all this time, raised an eyebrow. "With me here, nothing will happen to the Xingsheng Group!"
"You?" Hearing this, Lin Shubai couldn't help but laugh. "You're a penniless recent graduate. Do you even know what you're talking about? The Xingsheng Group is worth ten billion. Without one billion in funds to purchase Xingsheng Group's stock, Wei Zixuan's position as president will be usurped by the shareholders. Oh, right, you probably don't even have a concept of what one billion is!"
"It's just one billion, isn't it? Is that a lot of money?" Chen Zheng replied with a faint smile.
"Wei Zixuan, you rejected my kindness for an idiot like this?" Lin Shubai laughed in exasperation, looking at her with a mocking expression.
"Honey..." Wei Zixuan paused, also a little puzzled by Chen Zheng's actions.
"Don't worry, I have it under control," Chen Zheng said, gently patting her hand, saying no more.
For some reason, feeling the warmth of his broad palm, Wei Zixuan felt an inexplicable sense of peace.
"Young Master Lin, care to make a bet with me?" Chen Zheng said with a smile. "If I can acquire one billion worth of Xingsheng Group stock, you'll get on the ground and bark like a dog. How about it?"
"On what grounds? What right do you have to bet with me? Based on your empty pockets?" Lin Shubai scoffed.
"On the 10% stake in the Xingsheng Group that I hold," Wei Zixuan interjected, her words astonishing everyone. "If Chen Zheng loses, I will give up all of my shares!"
The crowd gasped. The Xingsheng Group was worth ten billion; ten percent of its shares was no small sum.
"A 10% stake?" Lin Shubai's eyes immediately lit up, his pupils flaring with greed. "Alright! I agree!" he said instantly, without a second thought.
"Of course, if you lose, I want five percent of the Lin Group's shares," Wei Zixuan added coolly.
"This..." Lin Shubai fell silent. That five percent stake constituted his entire holdings in the Lin Group. In other words, it was his entire net worth. "I have one condition. The one billion must come from this kid himself, with no help from anyone!"
"Fine! I agree!" Wei Zixuan nodded without hesitation.
Seeing this, a flicker of warmth crossed Chen Zheng's eyes. Then he shot a casual glance at Lin Shubai and said calmly, "So, what do you say, Young Master Lin? Do you dare to bet?"
"Hmph! What's there not to dare? I'm in!" Lin Shubai sneered. He then waved his hand, summoning a lawyer to draft the agreement. "To prevent you from backing out, let's make this official!"
"Okay!" Wei Zixuan nodded and immediately signed her consent.
Looking at the signed agreement, Lin Shubai's eyes flashed with manic excitement. The reason he had been relentlessly pursuing Wei Zixuan was precisely because he coveted her shares in the Xingsheng Group. Now that they were within his grasp, he was naturally thrilled.
"Wei Zixuan, you will regret this! Hahaha! The Xingsheng Group's shares are mine!" Lin Shubai couldn't help but laugh triumphantly.
"Sorry, Young Master Lin, but you're celebrating a bit early," Chen Zheng smiled, then took out his phone and tapped away. He used a massive amount of his capital to directly purchase the Xingsheng Group shares that were being sold off.
"What are you trying to pull? You think you can do it?" Lin Shubai sneered, not believing a word.
"Three... two... one..." Chen Zheng didn't bother to explain further, simply raising three fingers and counting down.
BZZT! BZZT!
Wei Zixuan's and Lin Shubai's phones vibrated at the same time. She looked surprised, while he was suspicious. Wei Zixuan glanced at Chen Zheng, and after receiving a reassuring smile, she hesitantly answered the call.
"Hello! What?" Her beautiful eyes widened, and her face lit up with joyful surprise.
In contrast, Lin Shubai, upon hearing his own news, turned pale. He stumbled, his face a mask of disbelief. "Xing... Xingsheng Group... a mysterious fund just bought one billion worth of shares..."
"It's... it's over..." Lin Shubai collapsed to the ground, his face ashen.
Wei Zixuan, on the other hand, was overjoyed. She had never expected Chen Zheng to possess such immense financial power. After all, even for a large corporation worth over ten billion, it was rare to have one billion in liquid capital. In other words, Chen Zheng's personal liquidity was comparable to that of the entire Xingsheng Group.
"Chen Zheng, thank you!" Wei Zixuan said, looking at him with sincere gratitude.
Originally, her hasty marriage to Chen Zheng was just a way to deal with her parents pressuring her to get married. She never expected that her ploy would lead to a real solution, with Chen Zheng single-handedly solving Xingsheng Group's cash-flow crisis. With this money, she now had enough time to root out the mole in the company. Not only that, but she could also use the five percent stake in the Lin Group to expand the Xingsheng Group's assets.
"We're husband and wife. There's no need for thanks," Chen Zheng said with a smile.
"Mm," Wei Zixuan nodded, her gaze softening considerably.
Nearby, Huang Yiyi heard all this and was so filled with regret she could have kicked herself.
Chen Zheng has one billion in capital... And what did I do? I dumped him for an irresponsible rich heir, Su Zhenghao, who didn't even dare to say a word after I was slapped twice... Is this... is this really the life I was chasing?