The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife
Chapter 373 - 376. Acquisition? (Second Update)

Chapter 373: 376. Acquisition? (Second Update)

Shen Jun Ze returned to his room, his expression still grim. The mere thought of being deceived by Lu Jincai for so many years filled his heart with hatred. His uncle was indeed a master of deceit.

The next morning, when Lu Yaqin got up, she didn’t see Shen Jun Ze. The bed was neatly made, looking as if no one had slept in it. She didn’t know where Shen Jun Ze had gone and when she called him, his phone was switched off.

A vague unease filled Lu Yaqin’s heart. She called Lu Jincai, "Brother, have you seen Jun Ze?"

Lu Jincai was still asleep and was woken up by the call, quite annoyed, he said sharply, "That’s your son, not mine. How would I know where he is?" With that, he hung up with a snap.

Lu Yaqin was filled with bitterness.

Meanwhile, Shen Jun Ze was in the cemetery. He had barely slept the previous night. Every time he thought about Lu Jincai, he gritted his teeth in anger, wishing he could tear the man into pieces.

Shen Jun Ze sat in front of Shen Rang’s gravestone, looking at the photo on it, "Dad, are you disappointed in me? I think if I were you, I would also be disappointed to have such a son."

"Dad, you must have seen through Lu Jincai’s ambitions early on, as well as my foolishness. That’s why you handed the company over to Shen Qinglan. I’m sorry, Daddy, I was too foolish to understand your good intentions. If I had understood sooner, would things have turned out differently?"

The photo of Shen Rang on the gravestone seemed to curve into a gentle smile, just like his father in his memories. Shen Jun Ze, looking at the photo, reached out to wipe the dust off it.

"In my memory, you were always busy, often not coming home until midnight. The longest time was when I almost didn’t see you for a week. Either I was still asleep when you went to the office, or I was already asleep by the time you came back. You spent so little time with me that even Lu Jincai spent more time with me. Dad, is that why I trusted him more than anyone else?"

Shen Jun Ze chuckled bitterly, his laugh filled with sarcasm. He had been sitting there for several hours, his hair damp with dew, his lips pale from the cold.

"Dad, don’t worry, I will definitely take back the company, no matter the cost," he said, trying to stand but his legs had gone numb from sitting too long.

After a long while, he managed to stand up and left the cemetery.

Shen Jun Ze didn’t return to school or to his home but went to the Junlan Group instead.

"President, the reception just called to say that a Mr. Shen Jun Ze is looking for you," Yu Bin reported his work and then said.

Shen Junyu slightly raised an eyebrow, "Shen Jun Ze? Did he mention what it was about?"

Yu Bin shook his head, "No, he just said he needs to see you."

"Then leave him be, let him wait. If he can’t wait, he’ll leave on his own."

"Alright, I’ll inform the reception. President, you have a video conference with the U.S. branch at 3 PM, and at 6 PM, you have a business engagement with President Wen," Yu Bin reported Shen Junyu’s afternoon schedule.

Shen Junyu nodded, indicating that he understood, "Later, book me an appointment with Kevin, the photographer from the studio where Lanlan had her wedding photos taken. I want to see him."

"Of course, when should the meeting be scheduled?"

Shen Junyu thought for a moment, "Let’s make it tomorrow at 11:30 AM, don’t tell President Wen about this for now."

"Okay. Is there anything else?"

Shen Junyu shook his head.

Shen Jun Ze had been waiting downstairs for a long time, never getting to see Shen Junyu. He asked at the reception, and the receptionist said the president was busy and seeing him required an appointment. Shen Jun Ze understood that Shen Junyu didn’t want to see him, which was expected.

He didn’t say anything, just sat on the sofa quietly waiting without any sign of impatience.

As Shen Junyu left the company, he stepped out of the elevator and saw Shen Jun Ze. Shen Jun Ze got up, anxious, "Brother."

The smile on Shen Junyu’s face gradually faded, "Is there something?"

Shen Jun Ze hesitated, "Brother, I’d like to talk to you. Just half an hour, no, fifteen minutes."

Yu Bin, following behind Shen Junyu, whispered, "President, you have already arranged to dine with President Wang; we need to leave soon or we won’t make it on time."

Shen Junyu nodded, looking towards Shen Junze, "You see, I don’t have time right now." Shen Junze’s eyes dimmed slightly, "It’s okay, brother, you go ahead with your work. I’ll come find you tomorrow."

He stepped aside to let Shen Junyu leave, and Shen Junyu, without saying anything, walked past him and left directly.

"President, President Wen’s secretary called just now to say she is currently in a meeting. She asked you to go directly to the hotel to wait for her. She will come over after the meeting, so you don’t need to pick her up."

"Okay, I understand. You’ve done well just now, I’ll give you two days off at the end of the month," Shen Junyu said.

"Thank you, President." Yu Bin replied happily. He originally had vacation time at the end of the month, and with the additional two days, he could go back to his hometown to visit his parents.

Shen Junyu drove away directly. Since Wen Xiyao said to go straight to the hotel, he would just wait there.

For three consecutive days, Shen Junze waited for Shen Junyu at the Junlan Group building. Now, Shen Junyu didn’t even use the main entrance; he went directly through the underground parking.

Shen Junze didn’t make a fuss, nor did he insist on meeting him. He just quietly waited downstairs every day from the start of the workday until the end. If Shen Junyu was unwilling to see him, he would continue waiting the next day.

"Is Shen Junze still waiting downstairs?" Shen Junyu raised his head from the documents to ask Yu Bin.

Yu Bin nodded, "Yes, do you need me to call security to send him away?"

"Let him come up," Shen Junyu said, wanting to know why Shen Junze was so persistent in seeing him.

Shen Junze was taken aback when he found out Shen Junyu was willing to see him, and stared at Yu Bin dumbfounded, "Brother is really willing to see me now?" He thought it would take at least a dozen days before Shen Junyu would agree to meet him.

"The president is waiting for you in his office now. He has to leave in the afternoon. If you don’t go up now, he will leave," Yu Bin said.

Shen Junze quickly stood up, "Let’s go, right now."

Following Yu Bin, he entered the president’s office. When only Shen Junze and Shen Junyu were left in the office, Shen Junze began to feel nervous again.

Shen Junyu glanced at his wristwatch, "Didn’t you want to talk? You have half an hour now. Speak, what do you want to tell me?"

Shen Junze hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Brother, I want to ask you to acquire Shen Real Estate."

Shen Junyu’s gaze fell on his face, emotionless, "Reason."

Shen Junze said, "Shen Real Estate was founded by my father; it’s the culmination of his life’s work. I am not capable enough to safeguard my father’s company, letting it fall into the hands of reckless people. Currently, Shen Family is in crisis because the financial director embezzled funds and ran away, breaking the company’s capital chain. Now would be a good time for Junlan Group to acquire it."

Shen Junyu stared at him intently, "Although Junlan Group is involved in the real estate business, we don’t lack what Shen Family offers. You still haven’t given me a reason that interests me."

Shen Junze pursed his lips, revealing his plan, "My father gave Sister Qinglan the proxy rights to the company’s shares. If Sister Qinglan signs that agreement and transfers all the shares to me, I can sell Shen Family’s shares to you at twenty percent below the market price. This way, you could acquire Shen Family at a minimal cost." Shen Junze had thought about this for a long time, and had only recently made up his mind. If it hadn’t been for the day Lu Jincai came to see him, Shen Junze might not have taken this step.

"Shen Family is your second uncle’s company. When I initially wanted to acquire it, you fought tooth and nail against me. How do I know you’re not setting me up again?" Shen Junyu asked casually.

Shen Junze’s eyes dimmed, "Brother, the things I did in the past were foolish, and I regret them. But talking about those things won’t help now. I have reformed, and I will never mess up again. I also hope you can believe me; this time I am serious. My only request is to drive Lu Jin out of Shen Family, leaving him with nothing if possible."

So it was about revenge, Shen Junyu understood. It turned out that Lu Jincai could take over Shen Family so quickly because Shen Junze had helped him, oh, and also Fu Hengyi, that guy who dotes on his wife. With their help, Lu Jincai managed to take over the company smoothly, even driving Shen Junze out.

Of course, apart from Shen Junyu and Fu Hengyi himself, others didn’t know about these things, especially Lu Jin, who still thought his tactics were brilliant, having won over the company’s shareholders and executives.

Shen Junyu’s gaze lingered on Shen Junze, noticing the changes in him. Just like Lanlan had said, only through setbacks did he learn to grow. But Shen Junze was quite ruthless, willing to give away even the company for the sake of revenge against his uncle.

"Shen Family’s issues are between you and Lu Jin. I won’t get involved in this murky situation; solve your own problems," Shen Junyu refused.

Shen Junze was taken aback, "Big brother, I truly am willing to sell the shares at twenty percent below market price. Please consider it. My father is also your second uncle, and I heard from my father about how close you were when I was little. I just ask you to help me, for my father’s sake. If you think the price is still too high, I can lower it further."

Shen Junyu certainly remembered the affection his second uncle had for him as a child, but that was a separate matter. The last time Qinglan almost had a miscarriage, Shen Junyu had wanted to teach this fool a lesson, but it was only because of his second uncle’s sake that he just let Lu Jin take control of the company.

This time, wanting his help without a solid reason, sorry, he wasn’t going to intervene.