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Chapter 138 - 140, 0-10!

Chapter 138: Chapter 140, 0-10!

That very afternoon, the Ren Group began to acquire a large number of scattered shares to reclaim some of the stocks that were in the hands of individual investors.

At the time these shares were sold, it was a decision made by Ren Tianqing, because this allowed more people to get involved with the Ren Group. It not only expanded the Ren Group’s interests but also its reputation.

But now, Ren Tianqing had to reclaim them!

The three most trusted aides of Ren Tianqing held thirty percent of the Ren Group’s shares, while Ren Tianqing himself owned sixty percent. The remaining ten percent had been sold to individual investors.

Ren Tianqing was still the man in charge of the Ren Group, holding absolute authority!

However, Ren Tianqing couldn’t just assume he was invulnerable!

Because that thirty percent, once separated, would deal a serious blow to the Ren Group.

Ren Tianqing knew he couldn’t reclaim that thirty percent of shares because they had already been consumed by Fang Yi and would soon become part of Longtu Group, controlled by Shen Binnan.

There was a process, an ingesting process, and with only a few days’ time, Ren Tianqing knew he had to use these days to solidify his group into one inseparable unit. That was the best choice!

Now was not the time to attack; it was time to defend.

"Dad, how’s the situation?" Ren Hao arrived at Ren Tianqing’s office to inquire about the situation, roughly knowing what had happened. He already deeply detested Fang Yi and harbored towering hatred towards him.

"We’ve temporarily got it under control," Ren Tianqing said.

Ren Hao glanced at his father, noticing the white hair at his temples, a far cry from his former glory. All that remained now was a look of dispirited defeat.

"Damn it! This cursed Fang Yi, to obtain our family’s shares by such means! Those three double-dealing scoundrels, I will let them know the consequences of betrayal!"

Ren Hao’s face was frosty, his teeth clenched with anger as he spoke.

"The plan for now is not to get hung up on this; we haven’t lost yet. Moreover, I’ve also bought some shares of Longtu Group. We can consider ourselves even with Longtu Group for now," Ren Tianqing said.

Ren Hao’s expression turned solemn. He knew a fierce battle lay ahead.

"Dad, there’s something I don’t understand," Ren Hao said.

"Go on."

"Why must our family specifically target Longtu Group?" That was actually Ren Hao’s biggest question. Half a year ago, his father had suddenly started targeting Longtu Group and even manipulated the Black Water Alliance to attempt an assassination on Shen Binnan.

Ren Tianqing was taken aback. He clearly hadn’t expected his son to ask such a question, something he had never done before.

Ren Tianqing looked fondly at his son. Ren Hao had capability and was not as brash or overbearing as other second-generation rich kids. However, he still had those traits to an extent, and the worst of them was his impatience and sense of superiority, which troubled Ren Tianqing greatly.

"It’s too early for you to know. You don’t need to worry about it now. When the time comes, I will tell you. You just need to remember that Shen Hongyang, the father of Shen Binnan, is a hypocrite, a villain, a betrayer. That’s enough," Ren Tianqing after speaking, waved his hand to dismiss his son, continuing to monitor the stock market trends.

The stock market was a stage of dramatic rises and falls every day. Some cried in despair within the exchange, while others wept with joy—various exciting events unfolded each day.

The Longtu Group aimed to take over the Ren Group, and the Ren Group also aimed to assimilate the Longtu Group. That afternoon, the direct confrontation between the two drew the attention of many, and some groups in the shadows also involved themselves, hoping to get a piece of the action.

One misstep leads to another, and anyone at any moment could fall into the abyss.

Undercurrents surged, and the atmosphere throughout Moon City seemed to grow tense.

Nobody could swallow the other in one gulp, just as Ren Tianqing had said. For now, there was a stalemate. Neither could do anything to the other, and it was uncertain how long this situation would last.

Three days later, Shen Binnan asked Fang Yi if he was free that evening, inviting him over for a dinner hosted by her father, Shen Hongyang.

"Ah, that’s great! My father-in-law finally remembered his son-in-law," Fang Yi said excitedly.

Shen Binnan rolled her eyes repeatedly and said, "What son-in-law! Don’t let such words linger on your lips—the eight characters of our horoscope aren’t even set yet!"

Fang Yi chuckled, saying, "Anyway, it’s just a matter of time. Even if you don’t admit it, it’s inevitable."

So, after work, Fang Yi drove Shen Binnan’s red Audi, and the two of them headed to the Shen family together.

Shen Binnan lived separately from her parents, only Shen Xiaoxiao stayed with theirs. By the time the two arrived, Shen Xiaoxiao immediately ran out from inside.

"Big sis, you’ve finally come, huh, why are you here?" Shen Xiaoxiao looked at Fang Yi, puzzled.

"Why can’t I be here?" Fang Yi retorted.

"That’s true, you’re big sis’s personal bodyguard, so it seems there’s no problem. It’s good that you’re here, otherwise I’d be so bored. Come on, play video games with me," said Shen Xiaoxiao as she grabbed Fang Yi’s arm and dragged him inside.

"Little Fang, you’re here," Luo Sumei came out from the kitchen where she was cooking, greeting Fang Yi with a cheerful smile.

"Aunt Sumei, you’re busy, huh? Look at me, I came without bringing any gift. I’m really embarrassed," Fang Yi said with genuine sheepishness.

Shen Binnan gave him a sidelong glance, thinking to herself that he had never intended to bring a gift.

"Mom, where’s Dad?" Shen Binnan asked.

"In the study," Luo Sumei replied.

Shen Binnan nodded and walked towards the kitchen, casually picking up an apron to tie around herself and went to help in the kitchen.

"Hehe, come on, let’s go to my room," said Shen Xiaoxiao, pulling Fang Yi along to her bedroom when nobody else was around.

Shen Xiaoxiao’s bedroom was filled with girlish charm and a ’cartoonish’ decor. Posters of animated characters, mostly handsome blond men, adorned the walls. Fang Yi even spotted a poster of two men embracing each other above her bed.

So, this little girl is a fujoshi, Fang Yi thought, half-amused, half-bemused.

Shen Xiaoxiao’s bedroom was large, typical of villa-style homes. Dragging a chair to her computer desk, she insisted, "Handsome, come on over and play games with me."

Having said that, Shen Xiaoxiao sat in front of the computer and started playing games.

Fang Yi glanced at the game Shen Xiaoxiao was playing—it was a turret push game called League of Legends.

Shen Xiaoxiao chose a female hero named Frost Archer, and the other four players made their selections one after another. Then, someone sent a message.

"Damn it, don’t any of you know how to play? There’s not a single tank."

Nobody else responded, but Shen Xiaoxiao shot back, "I just like playing squishy characters. If you want to play, play. If not, get lost."

Silence ensued.

Then the game started.

So-called ’playing games’ with Shen Xiaoxiao actually meant Fang Yi was to watch her play—the purpose was simple. She wanted to show off in front of Fang Yi and let him see how awesome she was.

However, the result was...

"Why’s the screen black?" Fang Yi asked. He had never played this game before.

"I was killed, of course it’s black! Watch closely, I’ll definitely crush the enemy," Shen Xiaoxiao confidently said, then she bought equipment and headed to the tower.

"Hm? Why’s it black again?" Just a minute later, Fang Yi asked again.

"The keyboard malfunctioned—it was a mistake."

"Oh."

Three minutes later...

"It’s gone black again."

"The keyboard malfunctioned again!"

"Oh, how do you check the score?" Seeing she was a bit upset, Fang Yi changed the subject.

"Top right corner."

"Huh, 0—10, what does that mean?" Fang Yi inquired further.

Shen Xiaoxiao: "..."

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