Chapter 458: Chapter 269: Follow Your Heart_2
They were sneaking glances at Chen Cheng, whispering about his attire, his deanor, and even guessing the progress of his relationship with President Xingye.
The male staff mbers, on the other hand, were filled with more reverence and envy.
20 billion RMB, 430 billion yen, these amounts were figures they could never earn in their lifetis.
Chen Cheng’s lavish deanor at this mont was enough to prove his strength and status, more envied was his ability to win Hoshino Mika’s favor.
Mika seed not to mind these gazes and talks, but seed even happier, cheerfully taking Chen Cheng on a tour of the various departnts in the company.
From research and developnt to marketing, from production to storage logistics, she could detail the functions and operations of each departnt.
And for Chen Cheng, it was his first ti understanding the operational process of an industrial company, sketching out a rough blueprint for his industry.
“Brother Cheng, have a seat here.”
Upon arriving at the president’s office, Hoshino Mika generously turned the chair that symbolized power and wealth to face Chen Cheng.
Chen Cheng didn’t decline either and sat down firmly.
Unlike Wen Shulin’s spacious office, Mika’s office was only a quarter in size when it ca to square footage.
Its color sche was cooler, probably related to the underlying tone of this company.
Mika poured a glass of water for Chen Cheng and leaned against the desk, “Brother Cheng, is it good?”
“Excellent, well-organized, an outstanding industrialist.”
Mika swung her head proudly; in her view, Chen Cheng had helped her in her most difficult tis, so this ti she wanted to show him her progress.
Chen Cheng leaned back in the chair, “I’m about to set up a company myself.”
“Really? Where?”
Chen Cheng put down the glass, “Of course, in Beijing.”
“In Beijing… What kind of company will it be? Like our Xingye Products?”
“Different from yours here, more towards investnt and finance,” Chen Cheng answered: “I’ve even decided on the na, Dili Private Equity.”
“Which two characters?”
Chen Cheng casually picked up a pen on the desk and wrote down the na.
Mika looked at the Chinese characters on the paper, and even if she didn’t understand their aning, she said, “It looks very imposing.”
“It’s not just about looks; it really is very imposing.”
Chen Cheng pinched her cheek, “This ti I wanted to take you back not only for fun but also to attend my ribbon-cutting ceremony.”
Mika’s eyes widened instantly, sparkling with surprise.
“Really? Can I attend your ribbon-cutting ceremony?” She could hardly believe her ears, her cheeks flushed with excitent.
For her, this was not just an ordinary ceremony, but also a recognition and importance from Chen Cheng.
“Of course, it’s true.”
Chen Cheng affird with a nod, “Xingye Products is the first company I invested in; how could you miss such an important occasion?”
Mika hadn’t expected that her last trip to Beijing was full of desperation and helplessness, but this ti, it was with the attitude of a triumphant return, no longer needing to beg anyone for help.
“Uh-huh, uh-huh!” She nodded vigorously, “Then I’ll book a plane ticket now!”
“No rush, aren’t we still going to have fun for a few more days?”
Chen Cheng took a deep breath, he began to reveal the real purpose of the trip.
“There’s a third thing.”
Mika smiled brightly, “Another surprise?”
Chen Cheng looked at the innocent girl in front of him and spoke, “I need funds to set up the company, so, I have to sell the shares you sold to …”
Mika’s smile froze instantly, and the light in her eyes dimd.
She stared straight at Chen Cheng, her lips quivering slightly but unable to utter a word.
The office fell into a suffocating silence.
The hustle and bustle outside the window, which seed especially grating at this mont.
In Mika’s eyes, Chen Cheng was her person of trust, they had also pledged their lives to each other at the Shrine, and she had been waiting foolishly, but after a mont of happy news, she received such terrible tidings.
Watching Mika’s pained gaze, Cheng Cheng felt a pang in his heart.
Actually, considering his current financial pool, those two billion wouldn’t make a difference to him whether he had them or not.
But the difficulty lies in the fact that the money ca from Jin Baogen, and more importantly, the shares were to be transferred to Wen Shulin.
The plight of the man was undeniably evident at this mont.
After a long while, i Xiang finally found her voice, low and hoarse: “Brother Cheng, you… you’re selling out?”
“i Xiang, you misunderstand, I am not selling you out, it’s just… I need to recover so investnt to support the developnt of the new company.”
He tried to make his tone sound as calm as possible, hoping to alleviate i Xiang’s anxiety.
“But…” Tears brimd in i Xiang’s eyes, “I thought… we were already… lovers…”
Her voice trembled with grievance and disappointnt.
At her most difficult tis, it was Chen Cheng who extended a helping hand and saved her company.
She had always believed that their connection was not just a business partnership, but a love transcending ethnicity and nationality.
“We are lovers.”
Chen Cheng wanted to hold i Xiang’s small hand, but she instinctively pulled back.
“If we are lovers, then why are you still selling Xingye Products to soone else?” i Xiang questioned.
Chen Cheng naturally couldn’t reveal the original plan, which would not only expose the agreent between him, Wen Shulin, and Jin Baogen but would also cause even greater unease for i Xiang.
He took a deep breath, “i Xiang, listen to , the one I’m selling to is not a stranger, you know her.”
i Xiang didn’t respond, still lost in deep shock.
“Wen Shulin, your Aunt Wen.”
Hearing this na, more confusion filled i Xiang’s eyes.
“Aunt Wen initially rejected Xingye Products, didn’t she? Why would she agree to you now?”
Chen Cheng calmly explained, “Tis have changed; previously, the company Wen Shulin was with was called CGG, but after January 1st next year, CGG will be hers.”
i Xiang’s pupils dilated again; this might have been the most explosive news she heard today.
“The shares in my hands, once transferred to her, will get money, and you will get more investnt, a broader market, and more professional managent.”
Chen Cheng continued, “For Xingye Products, the benefits are all-encompassing.”
“But why do you want to transfer the shares to Aunt Wen instead of holding them yourself?”
“Because Dili’s establishnt is for the high-tech industry within the country, not for foreign capital operations,” Chen Cheng replied: “I need to make an economic separation with you before the official establishnt.”
The word ‘separation’ obviously touched i Xiang’s heartstrings.
She bit her lower lip tightly, shaking her head repeatedly.
“It’s only about the economics, our relationship won’t change,” Chen Cheng promised.
i Xiang looked at him with grievance, “Really won’t change? Once you transfer the shares to Aunt Wen, there will be no more interaction between us, will you still co see ?”
“You’ve misunderstood ,” Chen Cheng said sternly.
“Misunderstood?”
“I co to you, not because of the shares in your hands, but because I know, miles away, there’s soone waiting for .”
Chen Cheng sincerely said, “i Xiang, my feelings for you are not based on money and benefits.”
He held her hand, i Xiang’s hand was cold, and even trembling.
“Just like when I decided to invest, I never thought about how much money I could make off of you; I just couldn’t bear to see you distressed and anxious.”
Tears in i Xiang’s eyes finally broke free and fell, her voice choked: “But… I’m still afraid…”
“Afraid of what?”
“Afraid… afraid you will leave …”
i Xiang’s voice was very low, yet it was like a needle piercing Chen Cheng’s heart.
“I won’t,” Chen Cheng held her in his arms, and whispered in her ear, “I’ll never leave you.”
He then lifted her chin, looking into her tear-stained eyes, “If you’re willing, then stay by my side.”
“Stay by your side… Am I not coming back?”
“That depends on your heart,” Chen Cheng smiled, “Co back to our country with , I will take care of you.”
i Xiang’s gaze showed hesitation, “Then… what about my company?”
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