i Xiang nestled into Chen Cheng’s arms, "I’m scared."
Chen Cheng nodded, "Alright, I’ll take you away."
"But who can take over so many things?" i Xiang countered.
"How much money is needed?"
i Xiang spoke slowly, "Xingye Products has branches in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, with over five hundred employees. If I sell, the most important thing is to preserve their jobs."
i Xiang was still so considerate of others, "This is an intangible asset, impossible to evaluate."
Chen Cheng listened in silence as i Xiang continued, "For real estate, there is this apartnt in Tokyo, villas in Shitamachi and Karuizawa, and an old house in Gunma. All together, they’re worth about 3 billion yen."
"The vehicles are registered under the company na, they aren’t worth much either, so let’s not count them."
Her voice grew softer, "The most important thing is Xingye’s shares."
i Xiang looked up, "You have 8.7%, and the shares my father left amount to 74.6%. In monetary terms, that would be..."
"17.4 billion." Chen Cheng had the answer, "370 billion yen."
"So much money..." i Xiang was stunned, too; she had never thought her family’s business could be worth that much.
Chen Cheng pondered for a while, "I have an idea."
"Mhm, Brother Cheng, go ahead."
Chen Cheng spoke calmly, "Let’s not sell the houses for now. The most pressing issue is to sell the shares you hold."
i Xiang nodded slightly, and Chen Cheng continued, "We need to find a buyer who can take over everything, so you can leave here with peace of mind."
After thinking for a while, i Xiang said, "Then, probably only the Sanyo Group owned by Xiao Nai’s family can carry out the acquisition."
Chen Cheng was also curious about the girl he had only t twice, "What does her family do?"
i Xiang explained, "Sanyo Group’s business encompasses finance, real estate, trade, mining, and so on, pretty much everything. Xiao Nai’s father, Sanji Kintaro, is the current president."
She paused and added, "Actually, Xingye Products and the Sanyo Group have always conducted business together, and the two families are considered long-ti associates."
Chen Cheng nodded thoughtfully, "If we can persuade the Sanyo Group to acquire Xingye Products, indeed that would be the best choice. It would not only preserve the jobs of the company employees but also allow you to completely detach from all of this."
i Xiang understood this reasoning but still had concerns.
"It’s just that... I’m worried... the Sanyo Group might exploit the situation, driving down the price..."
Chen Cheng thought again, "What if we don’t sell?"
"Not sell? I’m afraid Ito will trouble ..."
Chen Cheng shook his head, "We won’t sell the shares but instead carry out a share swap with the Sanyo Group. Exchange the shares you hold in Xingye Products for an equivalent stake in the Sanyo Group."
"In this way, you still own huge financial assets, just in a different form. Moreover, with Sanyo Group’s backing, even Ito wouldn’t dare make a rash move."
Chen Cheng continued, "Besides, after Sanyo enters, you can commission Xiao Nai and her family to supervise and operate Xingye Products, essentially preserving your family’s business, right?"
i Xiang’s eyes lit up; indeed, it was an excellent idea. "But... will the Sanyo Group agree?"
"Your company is profitable, why wouldn’t they agree? It’s just a matter of how much to exchange."
Chen Cheng spoke with ease, "Besides, even if you co back with just like that, I can support you for a lifeti."
A warm current surged in i Xiang’s heart; she hugged Chen Cheng tightly, "Brother Cheng, thank you, for always being there."
"Fool, what are you thanking for? You are my woman. Isn’t it right for to support you?"
i Xiang showed the happiest smile she had in so ti, "Then I’ll contact Xiao Nai tomorrow."
"Mhm, no rush, let’s take it slow."
i Xiang looked up, "Brother Cheng, can I bear a child for you?"
Chen Cheng was montarily dazed.
She was the first woman to ask him this question.
"What’s wrong?" Chen Cheng smiled, "Want to be a mom?"
i Xiang’s cheeks blushed slightly, she nodded gently, then shook her head, "I... I’m just... a bit scared..."
"Scared of what?"
"I’m afraid that after I go back to China with you, you’ll be too busy to see ." i Xiang shared her thoughts, "If there’s a child, he could keep company."
Chen Cheng held her tighter, "No matter how busy I am, I’ll make ti to be with you."
"As for children, let’s just go with the flow," he said gently, "If we have one, we’ll bring them into the world."
i Xiang nodded repeatedly, "Hmm!"
"Shall we continue then?" Chen Cheng asked with a smile.
"No need." i Xiang playfully responded, "I just want to hold you and have a good sleep."
Chen Cheng stroked her soft, flowing hair, "Sleep peacefully, I’m here."
...
...
The next day, i Xiang contacted Sanki Xiaonai, and the two t in i Xiang’s office.
Xiao Nai was quite surprised to hear i Xiang wanted to sell her shares in Xingye Products.
"What? You’re selling the company?" Xiao Nai frowned tightly, "Why? Isn’t everything over?"
i Xiang briefly recounted the matter with Watanabe Kazuo and her desire to leave Japan.
"i Xiang, have you really decided to leave Japan?"
i Xiang nodded, "Xiao Nai, I want to ask you for a favor, to introduce to your father so I can talk to him about share swapping."
Xiao Nai felt deeply unwilling to see her friend leave, "If you’re feeling down, just go with that man to China to get away and relax! Why take it to the extent of selling the company?"
i Xiang shook her head, her eyes welling up slightly, "Xiao Nai, you don’t understand. Being here, every day I’m reminded of my father, of everything from the past. I... I’m about to break down."
"But this is your ho!"
i Xiang hesitated for a mont, "Ho? It’s gone now."
She took a deep breath, "Xiao Nai, you’re my best friend, I’ll tell you the truth."
"Mhm!"
"Watanabe and my stepmother, they had an improper relationship." i Xiang began, "Right in my ho in Tokyo."
Xiao Nai covered her mouth, too shocked to speak.
"So, I don’t want to face all this anymore. I just want to switch environnts and start anew."
i Xiang spoke earnestly, "But this is also the family business passed down through generations. I don’t feel confident handing it over to soone else; I can only give it to my best friend."
Xiao Nai held i Xiang’s hand tightly, "Will you really be happy if you leave? Will that man marry you?"
The question struck at i Xiang’s heart.
Indeed, Chen Cheng would not marry her, and leaving everything behind to join him abroad to start a new life was also a risky move.
i Xiang had wagered her only chip on her trust in Chen Cheng; she believed that Chen Cheng would not let her down.
"He will." i Xiang lied with a smile, "He promised he would marry ."
Xiao Nai pouted, "But if you leave, won’t we not be able to see each other anymore?"
"You can co to China to find ." i Xiang said with a tilted head and a smile, though tears were clearly present in her eyes, "Then, I’ll be your tour guide."
Xiao Nai’s tears finally overwheld her, "i Xiang, I really can’t bear to see you go."
She sniffled, "We’ve grown up together since we were children, went to school together, played together... How can we just leave behind so many years of friendship?"
"I can’t bear to leave you either, but I must leave this place, I need a fresh start."
i Xiang forced a smile, "It’s not as if we’re parting in life and death, we can still video call, we can still et."
"Once I’ve settled down, I’ll imdiately invite you to visit."
Xiao Nai, finally unable to hold back, hugged i Xiang tightly and started sobbing.
After a long ti, Xiao Nai tearfully looked at i Xiang, "Then you have to keep your promise to !"
"Sure!"
Xiao Nai bit her lower lip, "When I co, I want to stay at your place, eat the food you cook, and have you take traveling!"
"Okay."
"And, if he bullies you or you feel wronged, you must tell imdiately! I’ll have your back!"
i Xiang held Xiao Nai’s hands, "Don’t worry, Brother Cheng will definitely treat well!"
"Wuuu~ my i Xiang~"
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