The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 522 - 0524: Dividing the Territory Equally

Chapter 522: Chapter 0524: Dividing the Territory Equally

Chu Ge’s words were not false at all—if Shen Yaoyao revealed her identity, even though the Xiao Shen Family wasn’t as powerful as the Tang Family, they were still one of the four small families; Lin Zhang wouldn’t dare to be presumptuous.

Shen Yaoyao pursed her lips and sat there without speaking. Yet in her heart, she felt a twinge of regret. If she hadn’t gone to Shanghai back then, would her situation be a bit different now?

Shen Mimi had been silent all along. She wasn’t in the least distressed or annoyed by Lin Zhang completely ignoring her presence. On the contrary, she felt a secret delight that Chu Ge hadn’t stood up for Shen Yaoyao—could this mean that actually, Shen Yaoyao wasn’t that important in Chu Ge’s heart?

Tang Xin gave Chu Ge a meaningful look. She was aware of Chu Ge’s capabilities, which would never consider Lin Zhang a threat, but she didn’t understand why he would hold back. If it were her, with Chu Ge’s profound martial arts skills, she would definitely make Lin Zhang pay dearly and wouldn’t stop until he was bruised all over.

Could this be the demeanor of a great general? Not to quibble with such nameless lowlifes, possessing not only gentlemanly grace but also breadth of mind and tolerance.

Today, from this incident, Chu Ge once again refreshed Tang Xin’s perception of him. She trusted her judgment and was convinced she couldn’t be wrong. Chu Ge indeed, was an outstanding man.

The only pity was that he now already had a fiancée.

Thinking of Chu Ge being spoken for, Tang Xin’s eyes dimmed.

Tang Youwei sighed softly as he watched his sister constantly staring at Chu Ge, feeling a sense of resignation. Chu Ge was indeed a good man, but if unrequited love such as Tang Xin’s went unanswered, that couldn’t be helped—after all, matters of the heart can’t be forced.

All Tang Youwei could do was feel regretful and sympathize with his sister.

Each person at the table was preoccupied with their own thoughts, sitting there in silence, with no one eager to speak first.

Compared to the quiet at their table, other tables were brimming with excitement. They weren’t affected by the skirmish between Lin Zhang and Xiao Jinghua, still engaging in lively conversation.

Everyone knew, despite the seemingly calm surface, that each person had their own schemes; it was just a matter of an unspoken mutual understanding not to reveal them.

At this moment, Shen Congwen rushed in hurriedly, his arrival disrupting the previously boisterous atmosphere. Everyone turned their attention his way, and after a moment of silence, the banquet hall buzzed to life once more.

Shen Congwen strode directly to the table where Chu Ge and the others were seated, and respectfully addressed him, "Mr. Chu."

Chu Ge nodded in acknowledgment.

Tang Youwei watched Shen Congwen with puzzlement, noticing the fine beads of sweat on his forehead, perhaps from hurrying over.

Tang Kangwei asked with curiosity, "Congwen, why are you arriving so late?"

Shen Congwen smiled and answered, "I went to Snow Mountain looking for new sites, so I got back late."

"New sites?" The mention of business piqued Tang Kangwei’s interest, "What kind of business can you develop on Snow Mountain?"

Shen Congwen glanced at Chu Ge, then chuckled, "Actually, it’s nothing much. I’m planning to cultivate Earth Ganoderma on Snow Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Tang Kangwei was somewhat disappointed. Earth Ganoderma was unique to the Shen Family, and Shen Congwen was quite knowledgeable about it. These were not things that outsiders like them could compete with.

So the thought of participating in jointly investing was dismissed.

Chu Ge looked at him with surprise. He hadn’t expected Shen Congwen to act so swiftly. They had just discussed the matter yesterday, and today he was already searching for the land.

Honestly, Shen Congwen’s serious attitude towards work earned Chu Ge’s admiration. Among young people these days, he was one of the few who worked hard. His dedication to the family business and fulfilling promises reflected a person’s character.

Chu Ge sighed lightly, thinking about Mr. Tang’s wish to unite Tang Xin and Shen Congwen in marriage. From his time observing Shen Congwen, he was certainly a man worth entrusting a lifetime to. However...

Emotional matters couldn’t be forced, this Chu Ge also knew too well. Nor could he insist, and moreover, in this matter, he was always an outsider, so he didn’t plan to interfere.

Meanwhile, in an oversized private room upstairs, leaders of the major families from Su City sat with grim expressions.

"Old Lin, what do you mean by that?" The speaker was Xiao Shan, the nominal head of the Xiao Family. He glowered at the middle-aged man sitting opposite him.

"Xiao Shan, it’s been many years, and we all are well aware of the Xiao Family’s situation. Your wife passed away unexpectedly. Do you really think the Xiao Family can still survive among the four small families?"

Even though Xiao Shan and Honda Sakura had long been devoid of love, leading separate lives, the sudden death of his wife wasn’t something to be pleased about. He was already troubled by the mess Honda Sakura had left him, hoping to use the opportunity of this power gathering to transfer part of the stock rights. But Lin Lu had the audacity to want to split the Xiao Family’s shares unconditionally; it was exasperating!

Lin Lu snorted, "Xiao Shan, even if you don’t transfer your stock rights, do you think you have the capability to defend them?"

Xiao Shan’s face turned red with anger. He knew he couldn’t defend them, but even so, he had to try to protect what he could—he still relied on those shares to sustain himself in his old age!

Watching Lin Lu with cold detachment was Tang Haowan. He tapped on the table, signaling Lin Lu to pause for a moment. "Lin Lu, if I didn’t mishear you, you are announcing to us all by way of notification that you want to split the power in Su City equally with Tang Family and Shen Family?"

Tang Haowan’s penetrating eyes glinted with danger. The thought of re-dividing the shares wasn’t as simple as Lin Lu’s words suggested.

Moreover, neither in terms of human nor material resources was Lin Family qualified to utter the word "split."

Shen Wei Qian looked disdainfully at Lin Lu, unable to fathom the source of his boldness to brazenly make such a claim, worse still, he merely informed them without waiting for him or Tang Haowan to retort, and then proceeded to the next topic, wanting to swallow Xiao Family’s shares unconditionally.

Such arrogance and madness had long been intolerable to him.

Lin Lu was so brazen because something or someone must have bolstered his confidence—after all, it takes a firm backing to say such words.

Others who also disapproved of Lin Lu’s arrogance included leaders of the other major families.

Because neither in status nor position was Lin Family qualified to speak of splitting the territory with Tang Family and Shen Family!

"Lin Lu! We’re all clear-headed here, so if you have anything that could make us think highly of you, just show it."