CHAPTER 291: CHAPTER 291: I REGRET IT

"I can bring Shen Shiniang back, as long as you agree to my terms." Shen Jinci spoke slowly: "That is, the gambling contract between Lixing and the Bian Family is null and void."

As his voice fell, the already tense atmosphere in the conference room became even more quiet, so much so that one could hear a pin drop.

Shen Jian’s expression, ugly to begin with, now looked at Shen Jinci. After a while, his smile became meaningful, "Mr. Shen, by giving your wife such a shortcut, you really don’t seem to be taking everyone’s interests into account!"

"Yes, we are all shareholders of Lixing. By doing this, you’re harming everyone’s interests!"

Someone chimed in immediately.

This made Shen Jian’s demeanor even more righteous, but his smile became more helpless, like a neutral observer: "The current Honey is no longer what it used to be, the Bian Family is doing better and better. Mr. Shen, do you really think that by canceling the gambling contract, it would make it easier to control the Bian Family? Or are you acting completely out of self-interest?"

"Who doesn’t have self-interest?" Shen Zhaoli sneered, looking at Shen Jian with a carefree manner, amusement in his voice: "Don’t tell me that you wanting Shen Shiniang to come back doesn’t count as self-interest?"

"How can you equate the two! Shen Shiniang and I are close family."

"Yes, close family. Isn’t Bian Yue my brother’s close family as well? By questioning him in this way, do you really think you carry so much weight?" Shen Zhaoli’s smile faded, and he said coldly: "Now if everyone just takes a step back, what do you have to complain about?"

Shen Jian’s face went pale, momentarily showing his inner cowardice, at a loss for words.

These days, Shen Jinci had been indifferent to all affairs of Lixing, focusing not at all on the company, and Shen Jian naturally felt that he had made Shen Jinci apprehensive.

After all, in the past, Shen Shu, also had some influence over the board.

But now, Shen Zhaoli’s words once again disturbed the peace.

"I have no objections!" Shen Jian’s expression was tense: "Mr. Shen, you saw that there was a disagreement between me and Mr. Shen, so you deliberately instigated trouble between our relations, didn’t you? It’s not just me who doesn’t want you to take the position of president."

"Do you think I want this troublesome president position? How eager do you think I am to take it?" Shen Zhaoli scoffed, saying coldly: "I can resign right now, as long as the person you arrange can secure the position!"

"Why do you look down on my person!" Being the elder, Shen Jian felt dishonored by Shen Zhaoli’s merciless reprimand.

He said coldly: "I have been in the Shen Family for many years, having accompanied Mr. Shen’s father in witnessing countless deceits in business; there’s nothing I’m afraid of!"

Shen Jinci had been silently listening to the confrontation between the two. Seeing that the negotiation was becoming intense, he finally spoke, his voice calm and detached, "Today I called this meeting not to seek your opinions. The gambling contract is canceled, Shen Shiniang will return to the country, and there is nothing else worth discussing."

Shen Jian was stunned momentarily by these words, realizing he had just lost his composure in front of Shen Zhaoli, and now Shen Jinci’s words returned some sense to him.

His lips pressed tightly, he suppressed his anger and spoke slowly: "But, who will bear the losses of the Shen Family?"

"I will." Shen Jinci paused for a moment, then said indifferently: "This time next year, I, along with Mr. Shen, will increase Lixing’s profits by thirty percent."

Shen Zhaoli realized why Shen Jinci had asked him to come.

He’d deliberately let himself argue with Shen Jian, and now that the atmosphere had become this tense, it would be difficult for him to back out. Even if he didn’t agree, he probably had no choice.

Shen Zhaoli chuckled and said, "Right, together with Mr. Shen, we will certainly increase Lixing’s profits by thirty percent. You all just need to stay at home, drink tea, and await your dividends."

This time, no one spoke further.

The crowd filed out of the meeting room one after another, Shen Zhaoli following by Shen Jinci’s side, leading the way out of the office.

As they walked, he started speaking in a casual tone, "Now I have no choice but to come back to take up the position of president, to sort out Lixing for you. Are you satisfied now?"

"If you can take my place and become the new spokesperson of Lixing, then I will be truly satisfied," Shen Jinci said calmly.

"You think I’m a fool? Who would want such an unrewarding position? I actually envy those on the board. They don’t do anything serious, but they still get the profits."

Having said that, Shen Zhaoli looked at Shen Jinci leisurely and said, "By the way, I’m curious, since you’ve already decided to issue a military order, why did you still agree to let Shen Shiniang return to the country?"

"Shen Shiniang is a sick cat. Even if he comes back, he won’t be able to cause any trouble. I’m willing to give Shen Jian this face as long as it can quickly quell this turmoil. I can accept all the losses," Shen Jinci replied calmly, bringing a contemplative look to Shen Zhaoli’s eyes.

He hesitated as he looked at Shen Jinci, but in the end, he said nothing, just let out a light sigh.

Bian Yue returned home late at night.

She got out of the car, and there was a misty humidity in the air.

"Is there going to be a typhoon soon? I’ve been feeling the climate is stifling these past few days," Bian Yue muttered to herself.

Shen Jinci walked toward Bian Yue from the other side of the car, still holding her medical records and medicines. He took her hand, smiling: "Yes, there will be a typhoon in a few days. It’s better to rest at home and not go out."

Hearing this, Bian Yue’s eyes curved into a smile as she looked at Shen Jinci and spoke softly: "Just say you care about me and don’t want me to go to work because you think it’s too hard for me."

Shen Jinci sighed lightly. He said yes, paused, then said, "Yueyue, I have something to show you."

Bian Yue asked what it was.

Shen Jinci didn’t answer, not until they were in the hall, and Bian Yue sat down. Only when Shen Jinci handed her the cancellation of the gambling agreement did she look up at him in shock.

"Why, why so suddenly?" Bian Yue gripped the contract, her voice somewhat hurried, "Is the collaboration between the Bian Family and Lixing going to be voided? What’s the reason?"

"No, it’s not the contract that’s voided." Seeing Bian Yue getting emotional, Shen Jinci gently patted her shoulder and said softly, "Yueyue, only the gambling agreement is rescinded, all other collaborations remain the same. From now on, I’ll shoulder the risks."

Bian Yue understood that Shen Jinci wanted to protect her.

"You don’t need to do this. I can bear the risks myself. Jinci, I don’t believe I’ll lose this gamble; the Bian Family is developing well now."

Bian Yue organized her thoughts, all being explanations.

Shen Jinci listened quietly, observing the stubbornness in Bian Yue’s eyes. He raised his hand, gently fixing her hair, his voice growing ever gentler, "I know, I know that my Yueyue can handle everything very well. I swear, I have never doubted that for a moment."

"If that’s the case, then why are you still rescinding the gambling agreement?" Bian Yue looked at Shen Jinci intently, her voice soft, "Didn’t you just say it? You trust me."