Xiao Yunlong paid no mind to the threats from Liu Jianmin's family of four. Once the servants brought dinner, he picked up his chopsticks and began to eat heartily.
Liu Ruyan didn't have much affection for her uncle and aunt's family. Having been adopted, Liu Guohao and Liu Feiyan had devised ways to bully her since childhood. If not for her grandfather's protection, she might not have lived to adulthood.
Liu Hongguo, on the other hand, appeared preoccupied. In a sense, breaking Liu Jianmin's legs was to save his life.
After all, the might of the Zhenbei King absolutely could not be challenged. If a satisfactory explanation wasn't given to Mr. Xiao for this matter, things would not end so easily.
It was a pity that Liu Jianmin's family didn't understand his predicament. Of course, Old Master Liu was also helpless. Although he knew Xiao Yunlong's true identity, precisely because this identity was too special and too sensitive, without Xiao Yunlong's nod, he naturally wouldn't dare to tell Liu Jianmin.
Suddenly, Liu Hongguo thought of his eldest son. From the current perspective, Liu Jianjun's death was likely related to Liu Jianmin.
Thinking of this, Old Master Liu secretly shook his head and called out, "Mr. Xiao, Ruyan, I don't have much appetite, so I won't eat with you. You've both had a busy day, so eat and rest early."
With that, Liu Hongguo leaned on his cane and walked unsteadily out of the hall.
After Xiao Yunlong and Liu Ruyan finished dinner, they took a stroll in the manor before returning to their rooms.
The night passed without incident. The next morning, Xiao Yunlong was awakened by the noise downstairs.
"What's happening downstairs?" Liu Ruyan asked.
"I don't know, let's go down and see," Xiao Yunlong said, shaking his head, getting dressed, and walking down.
As soon as he reached the hall, he heard Liu Hongguo roaring in the courtyard, "You unfilial son, you actually sold your and your wife's fifteen percent of the group shares? And you sold them to Chen Ruimin?"
Liu Jianmin sat in his wheelchair and snorted coldly, "The shares belong to me. I can sell them when I want, and sell them to whomever I want. It's not your place, old man, to point fingers!"
Speaking of this, Liu Jianmin grinned mockingly, "Oh, right. When signing the contract last night, Chen Ruimin said he would treat me to a good show today. I was wondering what this good show was, but only this morning did I understand. I never imagined that Chen Ruimin, that guy, could hide so deeply. Old man, you're finished now."
Liu Hongguo's face turned ashen. Gritting his teeth, he roared, "You scoundrel, don't you know that by selling your fifteen percent of the group shares, our Liu family's proportion of shareholder seats in the group will no longer exceed half!"
"I know, of course I know. And I also know that Chen Ruimin has now colluded with and even bought over the other four major shareholders of the group. Otherwise, he wouldn't have the ability to initiate and convene an emergency interim shareholders' meeting this morning!"
Liu Jianmin let out a cold laugh and added, "If Chen Ruimin has indeed bought over the other four major shareholders, coupled with what he already holds, plus the portion I sold him last night, his shares will exceed yours, even exceeding half. This means he will have absolute say in the board of directors. Haha, that's great... that's so much fun. This is truly a good show!"
Huang Tingting gritted her teeth and snarled, "Old man, you're finished now. As long as today's shareholders' meeting opens, not only will you be finished, but the entire Liu family will be finished too. It's satisfying! This is what happens when you do too many unrighteous deeds, you bring it upon yourself! It's all your own fault, old man!"
"You two scoundrels, get out! Get out of the Liu family immediately!"
Old Master Liu trembled with anger, almost losing his balance and falling to the ground. It was Xiao Yunlong who quickly supported him.
"You old fossil, you don't need to drive us away. Do you really think we'd care? We're leaving now. Oh, right, our family of four will be going to the group next. Chen Ruimin specifically invited us to watch a good show. We'll see how you're swept out of the board of directors then!"
"And you, this useless son-in-law named Xiao, a man who lives off his wife's family and still thinks of riding on our heads. Today, your so-called special consultant for the group is also at its end. We will definitely witness your humiliated and pathetic appearance then!"
Huang Tingting gnashed her teeth and roared, then pushed the wheelchair, taking Liu Jianmin away.
Xiao Yunlong's expression remained calm. He merely said lightly, "Alright, then we'll see who can have the last laugh."
As Huang Tingting and the others left, the courtyard of the main building finally quieted down.
Liu Hongguo, however, remained standing there blankly, his face very pale.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan quickly stepped forward and asked, "Grandpa, how are you? Are you alright?"
"Ruyan, our Liu family might truly be finished now. Liu Jianmin, that unfilial son, actually did such a thing behind my back," Liu Hongguo sighed repeatedly.
"Old Master, it's a bit chilly this morning. Let's go inside and sit down to talk," Xiao Yunlong said.
Liu Ruyan then helped the old man into the living room and sat down. She then asked, "Grandpa, what exactly is going on? I just heard that this matter also involves General Manager Chen Ruimin?"
"Yes, your second uncle and the others have been used by Chen Ruimin this time. And even I have been deceived by Chen Ruimin all these years. This guy, he's really hidden himself deeply," Liu Hongguo sighed.
Liu Ruyan subconsciously looked at Xiao Yunlong beside her. She suddenly recalled Xiao Yunlong's evaluation of Chen Ruimin a while ago: This person likely has great ambitions!
Thinking of this, Liu Ruyan asked, "Grandpa, what's the problem with Chen Ruimin?"
Liu Hongguo said, "Just now, he called me and said he was preparing to convene an emergency interim shareholders' meeting of the group."
"He said he wants to convene an interim shareholders' meeting? That can't be right. I remember he doesn't have many shares in the group, only about five percent, making him a small shareholder. He doesn't even have the right to initiate it!" Liu Ruyan said.
"But after Chen Ruimin called, the other four major shareholders of the group also called one after another. Ruyan, this is enough to explain the problem," Liu Hongguo said.
"Grandpa, are you saying? The other four major shareholders of the group have been bought by Chen Ruimin, or have long been his people?" Liu Ruyan's eyes widened.
"That's right. Otherwise, why would I say this guy has hidden himself so deeply? Originally, even with this situation, the problem wouldn't be too big, as our Liu family's overall shares still accounted for more than half. But last night, your second uncle sold his fifteen percent shares to Chen Ruimin, which has reversed the situation." Liu Hongguo said.
Liu Ruyan nodded and said, "This means that Chen Ruimin likely controls more than half of the group's shares. He will have absolute say in the shareholders' meeting. Then his convening this interim meeting today is most likely to remove you, Grandpa, from your position as chairman and take it himself."
Speaking of this, Liu Ruyan couldn't help but curse, "This Chen Ruimin truly has wolfish ambitions. We treated him so well all along. I remember it was you, Grandpa, who promoted him in the first place, and even the five percent of shares he holds was transferred to him by you. Otherwise, we wouldn't be in this situation today."
Liu Hongguo said with a wry smile, "What's the use of saying this now? Chen Ruimin, this venomous snake, has been meticulously planning and enduring for so long. Now that he sees an opportunity to strike, we have no way to resist. This time, our Liu family is truly finished."
"Grandpa, things aren't that bad yet. Even if Chen Ruimin controls more than half of the group's shares, at most he can only remove you as chairman. Don't you still have over forty percent of the group's shares? You're still the second largest shareholder." Liu Ruyan said.
Liu Hongguo waved his hand and said with a wry smile, "Ruyan, you're still thinking too simply, or rather, you're underestimating Chen Ruimin, this venomous snake, too much. I can even imagine his next series of tactics. Once he becomes chairman, the first thing he'll do is sideline me, then try every means to fabricate all sorts of problems and even crimes, and finally, he'll likely put me away, thereby swallowing our entire Liu family group!"
"This... it wouldn't go that far, would it?" Liu Ruyan asked with wide eyes.
"Heh heh, the business world is like a battlefield. How could it not?" Liu Hongguo shook his head powerlessly.
Just then, his phone suddenly rang. It was Chen Ruimin.
"Old Liu, a reminder, time is almost up, you should leave. Of course, it's okay if you don't attend. According to convention, resolutions passed by more than half of the board will take effect," Chen Ruimin said mockingly from the other end of the phone.
Liu Hongguo snorted deeply, "I've experienced the ups and downs of the business world for half my life. What kind of situation haven't I seen? It's not your place to dictate!"
"Alright then, I'll be waiting for your esteemed presence at the group!" Chen Ruimin snorted and hung up the phone.
"Mr. Xiao, I've made a fool of myself this time. You and Ruyan don't need to go this time; I'll go alone," Liu Hongguo said, leaning on his cane and getting up unsteadily.
Liu Ruyan quickly helped him, her face filled with concern.
Xiao Yunlong, however, shrugged his shoulders and said, "It's boring to stay at home. Since there's a good show about to unfold, how can I miss it? Let's go together and watch the show."