[Wow! Young Master Xu is the only one who can still enjoy life after such a huge family upheaval!]
[ Xu Zifan, your uncle is trying to take over your company! You'd better act quickly! It's like the emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is!]
[ Brother Fan's love for Zixin is absolutely genuine. Even after such a huge incident, he still went to throw a wrap party for his girlfriend. Impressive, you have to admire him. But Xu Zifan, you should at least put in a little effort and fight back against that scumbag uncle of yours!]
[Isn't the government investigating Xu Hao? He's harming Xu Zifan like this; isn't that a crime? Arrest him immediately!]
[The person upstairs is legally illiterate. Xu Hao has exploited legal loopholes in everything he's done. Only his former assistant will be arrested; he'll be fine. I was thinking of boycotting Xu Corporation and rejecting everything related to Xu Hao, but then I realized, Xu Corporation belongs to Xu Zifan. Should I boycott it or not? I'm torn. Anyway, anyone who bought Xu Corporation stock should sell it now; I predict internal strife will erupt when an earthquake strikes.]
[Hoping for internal strife.]
[Don't be silly, no matter how capable Xu Zifan is, he can't compare to his uncle, he can't beat that wicked, scumbag uncle!]
Xu Zifan gained immense attention within the entertainment industry due to his relationship withYao Kexin, frequently trending on hot searches and becoming a familiar face to netizens outside the industry, who even followed all his gossip over the past six months. After this recent scandal involving a wealthy family feud broke, it sparked widespread discussion online, becoming a topic of conversation in many families. The complexities between wealthy relatives always pique people's curiosity. This was Xu Zifan's initial reason for getting involved with the entertainment industry; he wanted to make the Xu Family's story a household name as quickly as possible. The entertainment industry's unique nature accelerated this plan, and now everyone knows aboutDao... Xu Hao is trying to take over his nephew's company.
Amidst the buzz, news of Xu Zifan's intention to sell his shares spread throughout the business world, and several interested companies contacted him to discuss prices. Xu Hao, on Zhihu... When Xu Zifan met with the CEO of another real estate company, the first person to call him was Xu Zifan, who demanded, "What exactly are you trying to do? This is our Xu family's business!"
Xu Zifan said nonchalantly, "Selling it will turn it into money, which is better than having it stolen by you, right?"
"You! What nonsense are you spouting..."
"Come on, the whole world has seen the evidence. What are you still pretending to be, my kind uncle? Anyway, I'm planning to sell my shares, and you can't stop me." Xu Zifan said nonchalantly, "Don't call me anymore. Just thinking about how you're secretly plotting to harm me makes me sick. You call yourself my uncle? You're not even as good as a stranger. Bye."
"Wait, Xu Zifan!" Xu Hao almost choked on his breathas he heard the busy tone on his phone. When did his stupid nephew, who only knew how to spend money and cause trouble, dare to be so disrespectful to him?But now that the shares were about to be sold, he didn't have time to think about anything else. He immediately called over one of his trusted shareholders and instructed Dao, "You go and communicate with Xu Zifan. He can sell the shares, but only to me or a few other shareholders. Find a way to get his shares out and transfer them to me afterwards."
"Chairman, I'm afraid Xu Zifan won't agree. I'll do my best." The shareholder had met Xu Zifan before, and recalling it now, he felt that Xu Zifan's words had been loaded with meaning, and this matter was likely to be difficult. Perhaps Xu Zifan would sell the shares to Xu Corporation's rival as revenge against Xu Hao!
However, this shareholder still went to Xu Zifan andtried to persuade him from various angles not to let the shares flow out. Xu Zifan listened to him while eating fruit, and when he was so hoarse that he couldn't find any more words, Xu Zifan wiped his mouth with a tissue and casually said, "I don't care who it is or who wants to buy my shares. You just need to tell me how much you're offering."
The shareholder offered a price, and Xu Zifanimmediately burst out laughing. "The price I negotiated with Chairman Feng yesterday was much higher than this. Asking me to sell to you is just nonsense. Go back, this is impossible."
Shareholder Dao said anxiously, " Young Master Xu, this price is not low; it's the market price. You did talk to Chairman Feng, but you haven't reached an agreement yet, have you? He certainly can't offer a higher price. Besides, so many shares flowing out willbe a huge blow to Xu Corporation. Xu Corporation is your family business; you don't want to see Xu Corporation get into trouble, do you?"
Xu Zifan shrugged and smiled, "I think my grandpa and dad would rather not see me being bullied. When my uncle harmed me and stole my things, why didn't he think of us as family? My uncle asked you to come today, right? Go back and tell him that I don't care about him at all. I think it's better to see someone else use my shares to fight him. You know I don't have time, I'm busy. I don't even have time to fight him. It's better to sell the shares to his rival, don't you think?"
The shareholders were sweating profusely with anxiety and wanted to persuade him further, but Xu Zifan had already sent the guests away. Left with no other option, the shareholders rushed back to the company to relay Xu Zifan's message to Xu Hao. If Xu Zifan really sold the shares to Xu Corporation's rival, they would be facing a tough battle and needed to make plans as soon as possible.
Xu Zifan then met with several more people, including some of Xu Corporation's rivals. Xu Hao finally couldn't hold back any longer and sent someone to talk to Xu Zifan again. This time, it was two other shareholders who contacted Xu Zifan while he was visiting the Lin family. After attending Old Master Lin's birthday banquet, Xu Zifan had established a relationship with Old Master Lin, and their interactions had developed into a close friendship despite their age difference. He also had a good relationship with the other members of the Lin family.
Old Master Lin, a man of integrity throughout his life, despised people like Xu Hao with malicious intentions. Seeing Xu Zifan agree to meet with the shareholders, he asked Dao, "Kid, what are you thinking? Are you really going to sell your shares toXu Corporation's rival?" He shook his head and slowlysaid, "Doing so might feel good in the moment, but it will severely damage your reputation. No matter what, Xu Hao is still your uncle; he helped you saveXu Corporation back then."
Xu Zifan sat down next to him
He made a move, "Checkmate, I win."
Old Master Lin glanced down and saw that he had indeed won! He immediately laughed and said, "It's still more fun playing chess with you. None of my brats dare to beat me. Even when they lose, they still praise my chess skills. Do they think I can't see through them?"
Xu Zifan got up and helped Old Master Lin to sit down at a small wooden table. He made him a cup of tea and said with a smile, "Your children and grandchildren are just teasing you. You should be happy. Some elderly people can't even see their children once in a while. How can they have such a heart?"
"Hmph, that's all they're good for." Old Master Linsaid dismissively, but a smug smile crept onto his lips. Seeing Xu Zifan drinking tea, he asked him, "What are you really thinking?"
Xu Zifan sipped his tea and chuckled softly, "Of course, I'd only be satisfied if I tricked my uncle a little. Grandpa, how about you help me out? It doesn't have to be much, just raise the price by 10%. The Lin family is huge and powerful. If they get shares in Xu Corporation, the pressure on my uncle will definitely multiply. Even if he just wants to live more comfortably in the future, he'll have to buy back the shares at a high price. Besides, I've noticed he's obsessed with the shares I have. He probably resents my grandfather for not choosing him as his successor."
Old Master Lin chuckled and scolded Dao: "You little rascal, I don't know how your brain works, you've fooled everyone. Some people even want to ask me to recommend you for your stocks. Fine, let your third uncle handle this. He's shrewd and a good actor."
Xu Zifan put down his teacup, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and said with a broad smile, "Then I'll thank you in advance, sir!"
"Go away, stop acting all weird here, go on your way."
The "Third Uncle" that Old Master Lin mentioned was his third son. Xu Zifan called them all "Uncle" after getting to know them, and he also addressed the younger generation as brothers. With the help of Third Uncle Lin, Xu Hao learned that Xu Zifan had reached an agreement with the Lin family on the price and was almost ready to sign the transfer contract. Xu Zifan had also been holding meetings with his lawyer, assistant, and others for two consecutive days, clearly preparing the transfer procedures.
When Xu Hao learned the price they quoted, his heart sank. It was 10% higher than the normal price. Why would the Lin family buy Xu Corporation's shares at such a high price? Could it be that they wanted to take over Xu Corporation or bite off a piece of this huge pie? The Lin family was a powerful force in the business world, so Xu Hao couldn't help but think twice. Moreover, he was unwilling to let Xu Corporation's shares fall into other people's hands.
In the end, Xu Hao gritted his teeth and arranged a meeting with Xu Zifan, offering to buy the shares at the same high price offered by the Lin family. During the meeting, most of the other shareholders tried to persuade Xu Zifan, while Xu Hao remained silent.
While they were talking, Xu Zifan was eating. The food, prepared by a Michelin-starred chef, tastedexceptionally good. After he had finished eating and drinking, he slowly said, "It's not impossible for me to sell my shares to my uncle. However, what my uncle did to me was too much. Isn't it reasonable for him toapologize? Dear uncles, considering that my uncle is my own uncle, my only elder, and has made great contributions to Xu Corporation, I won't hold it against him and haven't said a single harsh word. I think I've done enough. Is it reasonable for my uncle to apologize to me? "
Xu Hao looked up and met Xu Zifan's gaze. The two were locked in a fierce confrontation, neither willing to give an inch. Xu Zifan wore a half-smile, toying with his napkin. Facing Xu Hao's imposing expression, Aurashowed no weakness whatsoever. The other shareholders at the table unconsciously shut their mouths, holding their breath and awaiting the outcome.
Xu Hao stared at Xu Zifan for a full minute before saying in a deep voice, "What happened in the past was Uncle's fault."
Xu Zifan immediately laughed and clapped his hands, "Uncle is indeed Uncle, so flexible and adaptable, I admire you! Alright, then it's settled. We'll hold a press conference first thing tomorrow morning and sign the transfer agreement on the spot." He stood up, straightened his clothes, and smiled, "Please enjoy your meal, everyone. I've finished eating, I'll take my leave now."
Everyone looked at the table; Xu Zifan had indeed eaten quite a bit. In this setting, discussing this kind of matter, they had barely touched their food. Xu Zifanwas truly remarkable; he could eat so heartily at a time like this, showing no sign of nervousness, treating the sale of shares like a game. Some shook their heads, thinking Xu Zifan was too impulsive, probably not mature enough. What could he do with the money from selling his Xu Corporation shares? If Xu Hao continued to target him, he wouldn't even have a chance to retaliate. Others thought Xu Zifanwas unfathomable; his composure might mean he had a backup plan. They weren't necessarily on Xu Hao's side; perhaps they should consider leaving Xu Hao's side.