Ch 315: Cooperation

Qin Yuexi didn’t space out for too long. She quickly dried her hair and opened the bag containing her clothes. Inside was a red dress similar in style to the one she wore yesterday.

After Qin Yuexi changed, she casually twisted her long hair into a bun. Her face, without any makeup, was still charming and moving.

She stood at the bedroom door, took a deep breath, and went over the words she wanted to say in her heart. Only when she felt fully prepared did she open the door.

Then, a meaty aroma wafted over, and Qin Yuexi’s stomach was the first to react: “Grumble, grumble~~”

Qin Yuexi: …

Following the scent to the dining room, Qin Yuexi saw Huo Xingye sitting upright at the dining table, eating steak.

Qin Yuexi looked at the steak and swallowed her saliva.

Huo Xingye slowly and deliberately wiped his mouth. “Don’t mind if I have lunch first, right?”

Qin Yuexi smiled. “Of course, I don’t mind. Please go ahead.” But her stomach didn’t think so, emitting a series of protesting grumbles.

Qin Yuexi lowered her head, looking for a crack in the smooth marble floor tiles, but unfortunately, the tiling master’s craftsmanship was too good, and he didn’t leave her a single crack.

Huo Xingye chuckled. “There’s still some porridge left over from this morning in the kitchen. You can go get it if you want to eat.”

Qin Yuexi really wanted to say she didn’t need it, but at this time, being stubborn would only make her look more ridiculous.

“Thank you, President Huo.” Qin Yuexi walked into the kitchen with complete naturalness. After turning her body to avoid the outside view, she silently went into a frenzy, jumping up and down, but only for a few seconds. Soon, she returned to her original dignified appearance, and with a sweep of her eyes, she saw the bowl of porridge on the stove.

Qin Yuexi went over and touched the bowl. It was warm, but not scalding hot. Obviously, someone had heated it up in advance and placed it there. Who this person was, goes without saying.

She snorted and chuckled, her mouth saying one thing while her body did another.

Carrying the bowl and grabbing a spoon, Qin Yuexi returned to the dining room, sat across from Huo Xingye in a graceful manner, and thanked him again with a charming smile.

Huo Xingye’s eyes paused slightly. “There just happened to be some left over. I hope President Qin doesn’t mind.”

Qin Yuexi calmly drank her porridge, completely ignoring what the man said. He was just being stubborn.

After eating, the two moved to the study. After sitting down on either side of the desk, their expressions became serious and proper.

Huo Xingye had obviously already thought about what he wanted and directly opened his mouth without any politeness. “Twenty percent of the Qin Family’s shares in exchange for your freedom and control of the Qin Family.” Not waiting for Qin Yuexi to speak, he continued, “As far as I know, many of the Qin Family’s small shareholders are selling their stocks. Guess how many Qin Family shares I have in my hands?”

Qin Yuexi’s red lips pursed. After the Qin Family’s stock fell, many shareholders were indeed selling off their scattered shares, but added together, it wouldn’t exceed five percent. If what Huo Xingye said was true, Huo Xingye was already a small shareholder of the Qin Family.

“Fifteen percent at most.” Qin Yuexi’s eyes were firm. “To be honest, the shares my dad and I have together are only fifty-five percent. The most I can give you is fifteen percent. The rest are under my dad’s name. If he doesn’t wake up, no one can have those shares.”

Huo Xingye raised his eyebrows, tapping his index finger on the armrest. “I’m a businessman. I never do losing deals.”

Qin Yuexi was anxious inside, but it didn’t show on her face. “Besides the shares, is there anything else President Huo wants?” He doesn’t want her, and she doesn’t have the shares, so what other bargaining chips does she have?

Huo Xingye said, “The Qin Family’s shares are too scattered. It’s best to take the opportunity to recover them. If you want a ship to sail steadily, there can’t be too many people at the helm.”

Qin Yuexi’s eyes lit up, then dimmed again. “I don’t have much capital to use…”

“I can provide the capital, but twenty percent of the shares won’t be enough to look at.” Huo Xingye was confident of success. “President Qin, consider it carefully.”

Qin Yuexi’s mind raced. She had to admit that cooperating with Huo Xingye was the best way, but she had to ensure that the majority of the shares remained in her and her dad’s hands. “How will the recovered shares be divided?”

Huo Xingye said indifferently, “Fifty-fifty.”

Qin Yuexi was a little surprised. She thought Huo Xingye would want to take the lion’s share, since without his capital, this plan couldn’t be implemented at all.

“I want to make money, not to take over the Qin Family. It would be great if someone could help me manage it.” Huo Xingye’s calculations were loud and clear.

The Qin Family has developed very well in recent years, and that Director Qin is also a man of great vision. His daughter… from these few contacts, she’s not brainless either, so guarding the family fortune won’t be a problem. Even if the day really comes when the Qin Family goes downhill, it won’t be too late for him to send someone to take over.

Qin Yuexi understood. They were still the majority shareholders on the surface, but in reality, they were working for Huo Xingye, and every penny they earned had a portion belonging to Huo Xingye.

“You really are…” Qin Yuexi said halfway, then changed her words at the last minute: “A successful businessman.”

Huo Xingye opened his computer, personally drafted the agreement, printed it out on the spot, and gave it to Qin Yuexi. “Take a look. If there are no problems, you can sign it.”

Qin Yuexi took the agreement and couldn’t help but sigh. “President Huo is really decisive.” She signed her name and handed it back to him, her eyebrows dancing. “Happy cooperation.”

Huo Xingye’s eyes fixed on her, and his voice was low and deep. “Happy cooperation.”

The agreement was scanned, uploaded, and approved, and the Huo Corporation’s funds were transferred that same day. Looking at such a large sum of money in her account, Qin Yuexi felt much more confident. Now it was just a matter of seeing who to start with first.

As the Qin Family developed to its current state, the shareholders had changed and shifted, and other than a few major shareholders, the rest didn’t know how many batches they had been replaced with. The first step Qin Yuexi had to take was to eliminate the small shareholders and uproot those weather-vane opportunists.

The progress wasn’t very smooth. Someone had already contacted them before her. Now that the two families were competing, the cost was much higher than before. But Qin Yuexi had Huo Xingye’s support behind her, so spending a little more money wasn’t a big deal.

A month later, the monthly shareholders’ meeting was held as scheduled. Those with a keen sense had already sensed that a major change was about to occur.

Sure enough, when it was time for the meeting to begin, the participating shareholders were more than half fewer than before.

“It’s about time to start.” The assistant stood behind Qin Yuexi and reminded her, “President Huo will be here soon.”

Qin Yuexi stood up. “Everyone, let’s begin.”

Everyone looked at each other and took their seats.

“At this shareholders’ meeting, we will elect a new chairman to lead the Qin Family to a brighter future. If any of the shareholders have any candidates to propose, everyone can make a joint decision.”

“The Qin Family is such a big ship, so naturally, it still needs an old helmsman to steer it, so that everyone can feel more at ease.” One shareholder said with a smile, “I think Director Zhong is very suitable.”

Zhong Junjie, who was sitting to the lower left of Qin Yuexi, quickly waved his hand. “I have enough work on my hands. I simply can’t manage it.”

“If you ask me, the Qin Family should also inject some fresh blood. New ideas can bring new momentum to old brands.”

Just as several directors were expressing their opinions, the door of the conference room was pushed open again. A tall man walked in with his assistant, nodded to the several shareholders, and said in a detached voice, “Sorry, there was a traffic jam on the way. I’m late. You guys continue.”

（End of Chapter）