Chapter 85

Are you satisfied?

Certainly not. Initially, everything was progressing smoothly, but you, a tyrannical opportunist, came in and took a bite. You plan to ride on Anshi Group for over a decade, reaping profits without contributing. Are you content with that?

Nevertheless, Lu Ming's arrangement surpassed the expectations of An's father and son. It was much better than the worst-case scenario they had anticipated. Originally, they were prepared for a change in ownership of the group.

In essence, it's like pledging Anshi Group into Lu Ming's hands for fifteen years, with the possibility of redemption if KPI performance excels in the next fifteen years. None of the three agreements interfere with Anshi Group's operation and management, maintaining the status quo.

Moreover, Lu Ming can depart after a maximum of 15 years. Regardless of when he leaves within that timeframe, control of the company will undoubtedly revert to the An family. Once the 15-year period concludes, the agreement's content automatically terminates, coupled with Tiansheng Capital's key right to nominate more than half of the directors.

This authority, resembling a sword of Damocles, hangs over Anshi Group's management for the next fifteen years. However, the exercise of this right has preconditions, primarily underperforming in the established bet. It serves as a deterrent, urging the An family to work diligently, with an emphasis on honesty.

All in all, compared to the expected outcomes by An's father and son, the current situation is exponentially better. Being coerced for fifteen years is preferable to direct kidnapping.

Considering the psychological shift before and after, when An's father and son looked at Lu Ming again, they found him much more agreeable.

An Jinhong secretly thought: This guy is still a human!

At this moment, An Yirou glanced at her father and elder brother. Although they didn't utter a word, they tacitly agreed.

An Yirou looked at Lu Ming again and responded, "We accept your proposal."

Upon hearing these words, An's father and son remained silent, implying their acceptance.

They had no choice but to admit it. The results exceeded their expectations, although the biggest victim was An Yirou.

Feeling guilty, An's father and son comforted themselves, thinking that it might not be a bad thing for their daughter to marry Lu Ming if he made such a decision for her.

At this moment, An's father and son still didn't know the truth, and it was likely impossible for them to discover it. Not knowing was a blessing, but knowing would be a curse.

In contrast, everyone was jubilant, marking a satisfactory end to the dispute.

The major losers were Huijing Group, aiming to become the second and fifth wheel.

Lu Ming smiled, saying, "The specific materials will be faxed to An's Group tomorrow. At the shareholders' meeting in four days, I hope to pass the proposal with a resounding majority." He then got up, addressing An Yirou: "Master, and brother-in-law, I'll take Xiaoyi. I'll take good care of her; please rest assured."

An Qilong: "..."

An Jinhong: "..."

Upon hearing Lu Ming's words, the An's father and son couldn't help but twitch. They shouldn't feel this way, they shouldn't, but they were truly perplexed and uneasy.

Who would have expected such a god-level reversal?

The two sides, who had been in a protracted struggle, ended up becoming in-laws. If news of this spread, the onlookers who assumed the two were irreconcilable would be utterly bewildered.

At this point, An Yirou feigned hesitation. This was necessary. This emotional expression had to be present. Only in this way would it be authentic. When the concept of love was established over time, genuine happiness could emerge, making everything logical.

An Yirou cast a glance back at her father and elder brother silently, and An's father and son, with mixed emotions, avoided her gaze.

Finally, An Yirou walked slowly toward Lu Ming, who directly embraced his petite girlfriend's slender waist, walking together towards the door.

An's father and son gazed in the direction they disappeared, sighed, and, in unison, mused, "Alas..."

An Qilong sighed, closed his eyes, leaning against the sofa, muttering to himself, "What a shame..."

An Jinhong consoled, "Father, don't be sad. It's better to be embarrassed than to lose the family's hard-earned company."

An Qilong smiled bitterly and said, "Yes."

Reflecting on it, there was nothing wrong with being embarrassed. Regardless of how awkward it felt, it was still better than losing the An Group they had tirelessly built over decades.

Now they could finally breathe a sigh of relief, free from the worry and despair that had clouded their thoughts about the upcoming shareholders' meeting in four days. An Jinhong couldn't help but smile, "Although the course of events was unexpected, it might not be a bad thing. Perhaps many years later, it could become a story."

An Qilong abruptly opened his eyes, infuriated. He angrily removed his right leather shoe on the spot and hurled it toward his eldest son's face. "If you're ready to die, might as well expedite the family property division, don't you think?"

Not content with one, he flung the other shoe as well.

An Jinhong reacted swiftly, skillfully evading both shoes, then retrieved them and handed them back to his father. Urgently, he said, "Father, calm down, calm down. This traitor from Huijing Group betrayed me. An Group can't turn a blind eye. If Lu Ming's soul wasn't captivated by the little sister, Huijing's backstabbing would have been a fatal blow."

As the conversation shifted to Huijing's betrayal, An Qilong's anger subsided, only to be replaced by a deeper fury. He shouted on the spot, "Wei Jianping not only seeks death but also tries to profit from our misfortune. Many years of friendship turned into a superficial brother unable to resist the allure of interests."

An Jinhong remarked, "My An's Group suffered a calamity, becoming a piece of meat everyone wanted to sink their teeth into..."

An Qilong sighed bitterly, shaking his head, "So it seems."

An Jinhong added, "Knowing that bad fortune may lead to good, Huijing Group probably never anticipated this outcome. It's unexpected for everyone, but I can't swallow it. Once the shareholders' meeting occurs, Anshi shares are bound to surge. Huijing, with nearly 5% ownership, could earn six or seven billion, even tens of billions. It shouldn't come that easy. I suggest intimidating Huijing to prompt a swift sale of their shares."

Unhappy with this, An Qilong made a firm decision, "Go confront Wei Jianping in person. See what he says about his backstabbing. Don't worry about any sentiments; there's no possibility of future cooperation. You can go, today, right now!"

An Jinhong nodded, quickly reflecting and added, "Father, I'm concerned that if we go to confront Huijing, Tiansheng Capital might interpret it as Anshi Group wanting to sever ties, putting Lu Ming in an awkward position. It might lead to new complications..."

An Qilong glanced at his son, calmly remarking, "Smart to think of this, but it would be even smarter to consider something else. Who said the news came from Tiansheng Capital? Anshi Group has its own investigative resources. People are watching. Tell him that this marriage is a setback. I married my daughter to Lu Ming, lowered my pride to marry Tiansheng Capital, and I won't let him succeed with Huijing."

An Jinhong's eyes lit up, "Brilliant. Huijing Group will undoubtedly swiftly sell their chips, severing ties with An Group without implicating Lu Ming. It's truly a well-thought-out plan, Father."

"Go and get it done!"

"Understood!"

An Qilong observed his son handling the matter and sighed inwardly. He couldn't help but compare him with Lu Ming, the prospective son-in-law. The remarkable Lu Ming outshone him by leaps and bounds. If it came to a confrontation, An Jinhong would likely lose significantly.

This young man was beyond his control.

Fortunately, Lu Ming accidentally became the An family's prospective son-in-law. On the bright side, he might become an asset in the future. In the face of a similar major crisis, at least Lu Ming could lend assistance and provide someone to rely on.

After today's major reversal, An Qilong wasn't worried that Lu Ming would covet the An Group's family business. He may have chosen the latter, but he was a man of character.

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