Volume One, Chapter 16: Infighting
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He Yuting sneered disdainfully, “Unemployed? Perfect. Today, you’ll be my temporary boyfriend for the day. If you behave well, maybe I’ll give you a position.”
At Hongda Group, Chen Hao followed He Yuting to the sixth-floor conference room.
As He Yuting entered, the shareholders immediately ceased their discussions, each adopting a solemn demeanor.
He Yuting swept a cold gaze around the room and declared, “Everyone, this is Chen Hao, my boyfriend.”
She then gestured for Chen Hao to sit beside her.
The attendees stared wide-eyed in shock at He Yuting.
A wealthy young man stood up and asked, “Yuting, what nonsense are you talking about?”
He Yuting glanced at the young man coldly and replied, “Young Master Zhang, were you disappointed last night?”
Chen Hao suddenly realized this Zhang was the one who drugged He Yuting last night.
“Zhang, you were the one who drugged my wife last night? That was ruthless, giving her such a strong dose. It was really tough for me.”
“You...”
Zhang’s face turned green with anger as he pointed at Chen Hao.
He Yuting pinched Chen Hao’s thigh and whispered, “Shut up, don’t talk nonsense.”
Chen Hao retorted, “I’m not lying, am I? Last night really exhausted me.”
“Say that again?”
Seeing He Yuting’s furious expression, Chen Hao wisely kept quiet.
Zhang approached Chen Hao and said, “Idiot, come outside with me. I have something to ask you.”
Just as Chen Hao was about to stand, He Yuting pulled him back and said, “Don’t go out. Sit right here and see what he can do to you.”
“It’s fine, I’ll go out and have a proper chat with Young Master Zhang.”
With that, Chen Hao rose and followed Zhang into the hallway outside the conference room.
Zhang grabbed Chen Hao by the collar and snarled, “What did you do to Yuting?”
Chen Hao feigned surprise, “What would I do with my wife? Do I need to report to you? Isn’t that ridiculous?”
Zhang’s fury flared, “You bastard, don’t you think I see through you? You and Yuting are just acting. You’re a paid actor hired by her to deceive me. Do you think I’m a fool?”
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“Are you the fool or not? Don’t you realize it yourself?” Chen Hao continued, “Yuting told me not to expose our relationship, so I’ve been keeping a low profile.”
Zhang gritted his teeth but looked helpless and finally released his grip with a cold snort. “You’re lying. I don’t believe Yuting likes you.”
Chen Hao smiled, “You say Yuting doesn’t like me?”
“I’m certain she would never like someone like you.”
Though he said this, Zhang himself seemed to lack confidence.
Chen Hao’s gaze grew firm as he calmly replied, “Whether she likes me or not, she knows best. If she didn’t like me, why would she sleep with me...”
“You really slept with Yuting?”
Zhang looked utterly incredulous.
“Of course, isn’t that obvious? Last night you drugged Yuting, and it wore me out completely. We went at it seven times—I could barely get out of bed.”
Chen Hao feigned amazement and added, “Yuting is still a virgin, really amazing. She said tonight I have to make it up to her and keep going; no less than five times tonight. Just thinking about it gives me a headache.”
“You... you...”
Zhang was too furious to speak.
Chen Hao went on, “By the way, Yuting said you’re a womanizer and who knows how many good girls you’ve used. You even have an STD. She finds you disgusting. She only likes me.”
Chen Hao wanted to provoke Zhang, though He Yuting had never mentioned Zhang in front of him. He knew that a playboy like Zhang was likely to have venereal disease, so this was a tactic to unsettle him.
Zhang could not bear the insult from Chen Hao and angrily stormed back into the conference room.
Chen Hao hurriedly followed.
After sitting down, Zhang shouted, “The Zhang family is withdrawing its 20 billion yuan investment in Hongda Group.”
The shareholders in the room immediately became unsettled.
One shareholder stood up and said, “Young Master Zhang, you can’t go back on your word. It was agreed that the Zhang family would invest 20 billion yuan for a 30% stake in Hongda Group. If you think that’s too little, we can negotiate further.”
Chen Hao was speechless. To give up 30% of the company for 20 billion yuan—Hongda Group was really desperate.
Chen Hao whispered to He Yuting, “Is Hongda Group really worth that little?”
He Yuting sighed helplessly, “Not just that. They’re just grasping at straws.”
Zhang pointed at the shareholders and cursed, “You useless fools! Didn’t you promise me that Yuting would marry me? That slut’s already in another man’s bed and still wants the Zhang family’s investment? Dream on.”
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A shareholder quickly said, “Young Master Zhang, we can agree to withdraw all investment from the tungsten mine and focus on real estate, fighting alongside the Zhang family.”
“I disagree,” He Yuting interrupted sharply, “The tungsten mine is Hongda’s best chance to turn things around. I will not withdraw.”
One shareholder addressed He Yuting, “President He, please don’t be stubborn. Hongda has already invested 10 billion yuan and all we see is the tungsten mine—nothing. Every expert says the legend is a scam, only you believe it. How much more do you intend to invest? It’s a bottomless pit. Even if we throw all of Hongda’s assets in, there won’t be a ripple. Are you trying to kill us?”
“Yes, I agree.”
“I second that.”
The shareholders prepared to oppose He Yuting’s decision.
He Yuting sneered coldly, her gaze unwavering. “You only see short-term gains and ignore the potential of the tungsten mine. I will never let Hongda miss this opportunity.”
An elder earnestly advised, “Yuting, most of these shareholders are your uncles—family. Don’t be so obstinate. Otherwise, Hongda will be destroyed by your hands.”
Chen Hao whispered to He Yuting, “Wife, it seems your role as CEO is truly difficult—enemies inside and out. Can you hold on? So many oppose you. What will you do?”
He Yuting looked somewhat helpless, “We’ve come this far, I’m not willing to give up. I trust my own judgment, but I have no more money to invest. If the tungsten mine fails, I will die with regret.”
Chen Hao held her hand and smiled, “Let me invest, how about that?”
He Yuting shook off his hand, “Don’t joke.”
A shareholder pointed at Chen Hao and cursed, “You insolent fool! As soon as you open your mouth, you spew nonsense? Do you think this is a children’s game? The tungsten mine is a bottomless pit. Without 30 billion yuan, don’t even think about running it.”
“Exactly! What a fool.”
“Stop embarrassing yourself and get out.”
“Yeah, get out.”
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“He is my boyfriend. Who has the right to kick him out?”
He Yuting, filled with righteous indignation, glared fiercely at the shareholders who insulted Chen Hao.