Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 36: Billionaire

Clap! Clap!

When Gu Chengjun slapped himself, he didn’t hold back at all. The sound was loud and crisp, and soon his old face was swollen and red.

"Uncle, please don’t do this..."

Gu Xiangyi hurriedly reached out to hold Gu Chengjun, then turned her head and looked pleadingly at Xu Xiangbei.

To be honest, although Gu Xiangyi really disliked her uncle Gu Chengjun, they were all family, after all. They saw each other often, and since Gu Chengjun was her elder, having a strained relationship would make things difficult in the future.

"Gu Chengjun, right? I’m sorry to tell you, but you could die right in front of me, and I wouldn’t even blink an eye."

Xu Xiangbei had no liking at all for Gu Chengjun, who changed his face faster than flipping a book.

Previously, Gu Chengjun had mocked and looked down on him in various ways. Now, seeing that Xu Xiangbei has Liu Hongan’s support, he acted like a lapdog, trying desperately to please Xu Xiangbei.

Xu Xiangbei deeply despised such profit-driven people.

"I, I..."

Gu Chengjun looked at Xu Xiangbei with a repentant face, anxious and burning inside.

Currently, Xu Xiangbei was the savior of the Gu Family. If they lost this last lifeline because of him, he would become the sinner of the Gu Family.

"However, for Xiangyi’s sake, I’m still willing to help Xiangyi Group."

Xu Xiangbei gave Gu Chengjun a disdainful look, then suddenly changed his tone, intentionally giving Gu Xiangyi some face.

"Really? That’s great!"

Gu Chengjun and others like Sun Xiaoli all brightened up, ecstatically looking at Xu Xiangbei.

"Don’t get too happy too soon."

Xu Xiangbei shook his head with a smile and said slowly, "If you want my help, you must agree to one condition. This condition is simple; Xiangyi Group must voluntarily give me twenty percent of its shares. Otherwise, there’s no deal."

"What!?"

"You want twenty percent of the shares?"

"Are you kidding? Xiangyi Group is the result of our family’s efforts for generations, and you want to take twenty percent of the shares with just a word? Greedy like a serpent swallowing an elephant!"

In an instant, the entire hall was in an uproar. The Gu Family members present all glared angrily at Xu Xiangbei, treating him like a vampire.

"Miser..."

Gu Xinyan whispered two words, looking at Xu Xiangbei with a bit of disdain in her eyes.

In her view, though Xu Xiangbei spoke nicely about respecting Gu Xiangyi and helping Xiangyi Group through tough times, at heart he was nothing but a vampire and miser, seeing money as life.

"Mr. Xu, twenty percent of the shares is just too much. Xiangyi Group is the blood, sweat, and tears of our family for generations. Would you consider asking for less? How about ten percent?"

Gu Chengjun thought for a moment, then raised his head and humbly pleaded with Xu Xiangbei.

Ten percent of the shares?

To say, although Xiangyi Group was on the brink of bankruptcy, if they successfully got through this crisis, the market value would still be at least two billion.

Even ten percent of the shares would be two hundred million!

"Ha, do you think this is a vegetable market where you can bargain?"

Xu Xiangbei impatiently curled his lips and said, "In one word, yes or no?"

The whole room fell silent.

Gu Chengjun, Sun Xiaoli, and others all hung their heads, sighing.

Before them lay two options: bankruptcy or giving Xu Xiangbei twenty percent of the shares.

Which was lighter and heavier was clear at a glance.

"Give!"

Suddenly, a deep, resonant voice came from the stairs, and Aunt Wu walked into the hall pushing a wheelchair. An elderly man, thin, with white hair and beard, was seated in it. It was the old master of the Gu Family, Gu Mingchun.

Swish, swish, swish.

Immediately, everyone’s eyes turned to Gu Mingchun.

"Dad, why are you out of bed? You haven’t fully recovered yet. What if something happens?"

Gu Chengjun hurried forward, glaring at Aunt Wu with a reproachful look.

Aunt Wu, feeling a bit wronged, explained, "The old master heard that Divine Doctor Xu was here and insisted on coming down to see him. Nothing I said could stop him..."

Gu Mingchun waved his hand gently and said, "I’m fine. I’m not going to die anytime soon. Right now, Xiangyi Group is in a critical state. If I don’t step in, this family might fall apart."

Saying this, he gestured to Xu Xiangbei, "You must be Divine Doctor Xu? Benefactor, thank you for bringing this old man back from the brink of death."

"We’re all family, so there’s no need for formality, old master."

Xu Xiangbei brazenly held Gu Xiangyi’s small hand and quickly walked up to Gu Mingchun with a radiant smile.

The way he acted, it was as if Gu Xiangyi was already his woman.

Xu Xiangbei’s actions made Gu Xiangyi a bit embarrassed. She lowered her head, instinctively wanting to pull her hand away, but was afraid of displeasing Xu Xiangbei, so she stiffly stood still.

"Good, good!"

Gu Mingchun laughed heartily and gave Gu Xiangyi a thumbs-up, "Xiangyi, I’ve always trusted your judgment. I’ve never forced you to date anyone, and you didn’t disappoint me. You brought back such an outstanding man, and I’m very pleased!"

"Grandpa, it’s not like that, we’re just..."

Gu Xiangyi looked helpless and was about to explain, but a glance from Xu Xiangbei forced her to swallow her words.

There was no choice. If she angered Xu Xiangbei and he changed his mind, deciding to abandon Xiangyi Group, Gu Xiangyi would have no place to cry.

"Old master, I assume you heard my condition. If you agree, we can make a deal right now."

Xu Xiangbei came straight to the point.

"Alright."

Gu Mingchun nodded slowly and said, "Xiangyi Group is a family business, and the distribution of shares is straightforward. I hold 40%, Gu Chengjun has 20%, Gu Chenggang has 20%, and Gu Xiangyi has 20%. Now, to give you 20% of the shares, please wait a moment while I discuss it with the kids."

Understandingly, Xu Xiangbei nodded and sat down with Liu Hongan, as someone served tea and snacks.

"Dad, in my opinion, since Xiangyi and Mr. Xu are already in love, why not just give Xiangyi’s shares to Mr. Xu? After all, they will be one family in the future."

Gu Chengjun said eagerly.

"Why?"

Gu Xiangyi frowned slightly, angrily glaring at Gu Chengjun, "The crisis at Xiangyi Group isn’t just my fault. Why should I bear it alone?"

"Xiangyi, don’t be so agitated. Once you and Mr. Xu get married, his shares will be your shares. It’s all in the family, so don’t fuss."

Sun Xiaoli said righteously, using twisted logic, clearly unwilling to suffer any losses.

"Nonsense!"

Gu Mingchun scolded sternly, "You are all my children, and I treat you all equally. It’s always been 20% per family, but if we talk about contributions, Xiangyi’s is the greatest. Without her, Xiangyi Group wouldn’t be what it is today. We should support each other in times of trouble, not let Xiangyi bear the burden alone."

Gu Chengjun, Sun Xiaoli, and the others bowed their heads, too scared to speak.

"Here’s what we’ll do: each of us will give 5% to Mr. Xu, making up the 20%. Any objections?"

Gu Mingchun proposed slowly.

"No way!"

Upon hearing the suggestion of giving up 5% of the shares, Sun Xiaoli was instantly anxious: "Old master, Chengjun is your eldest son, the future head of the family. If his shares are outdone by a son-in-law, how will he have any say in the family? The family might as well change its name to Xu!"

Admittedly, Sun Xiaoli’s words were sharp, directly hitting a sore point for the old master, Gu Mingchun.