Chapter 119: The Buyer

Meng Yang took the business card handed over by Wang Tong.

The card was exquisite, bordered with a subtle gold trim, giving it an air of luxury. It bore only a name and a phone number—nothing more, just those two pieces of information.

“What kind of person is this Ruth?” Meng Yang looked at Wang Tong and asked.

“She’s a woman, not very old, but extremely wealthy. That’s all I know, really. I’ve only met her three times. She seems very interested in Haisheng Supermarket,” Wang Tong replied truthfully.

“Alright, I understand.” Meng Yang nodded, putting the card away.

As long as she’s interested in Haisheng Supermarket, that’s enough. This way, the sale could happen quickly.

Meng Yang knew well that, given He Jiansheng’s temperament, he couldn’t wait to sell off Haisheng Supermarket and Tongda Auto Repair. The sooner, the better—that was He Jiansheng’s wish.

Given these requirements and the clear target, Meng Yang saw a wealth of opportunities.

Now, Meng Yang had to consider his own interests. If He Jiansheng fell from grace, and the He family continued to shun him, Meng Yang had no intention of sinking with him.

So, while he could, Meng Yang planned to make a hefty profit. If anything unexpected occurred, he could choose to leave He Jiansheng behind. With money in hand, the world was vast—there was nowhere he couldn’t go.

“Old Qin, how about your side?” Meng Yang asked.

“Just yesterday, I had contact with someone. He seems very interested in Tongda Auto Repair and expressed a desire to acquire it. But I turned him down,” Qin Lin said.

“Do you have his contact information?” Meng Yang’s eyes lit up. He felt luck was on his side—he was thinking about quickly selling Tongda Auto Repair and Haisheng Supermarket, and now there was a lead.

“Yes,” Qin Lin replied, handing over the business card he had kept.

Meng Yang was a bit disappointed—the card was ordinary, nothing like the elegant one from Ruth.

But the card’s appearance wasn’t the important thing. What mattered was whether the buyer could pay in cash.

Meng Yang wanted cash—only cash would truly satisfy He Jiansheng’s needs.

“Good. Just make sure you’re mentally prepared. There’s nothing else to consider or worry about. Everything is proceeding as usual,” Meng Yang said as he stood up, gave a brief instruction, and left immediately.

“Old Wang, what’s going on?” After Meng Yang left, Qin Lin looked at Wang Tong with a bitter smile.

“Old Qin, you ask me, but who am I supposed to ask? Clearly, Young Master He doesn’t want to play anymore,” Wang Tong replied with a wry smile.

“Ah… Changing bosses might be a good thing, maybe even give us a chance to realize our ambitions. But who knows if the new boss will keep us on? Looks like we need to prepare for unemployment,” Qin Lin shook his head.

“Yes… sigh,” Wang Tong echoed, sighing.

But both men were professional managers. Changing employers was just part of their routine.

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With that, the two men composed themselves and returned to work.

A good reputation could not be tarnished—it was the key to finding good jobs in the future.

———

He Tian invited Ouyang Bingbing to dinner.

Yet, at Ouyang Bingbing’s request, they didn’t go anywhere fancy, just picked a casual restaurant.

“This isn’t over yet. In the coming days, I’ll need you to cooperate closely with them,” He Tian said with a smile as they ate. “It’s been hard on you.”

“It hasn’t been hard at all,” Ouyang Bingbing replied with a gentle smile. “On the contrary, through working with these people, I’ve realized my own shortcomings. I’ve already learned so much—I should be thanking you.”

“Haha, there’s no need for thanks. You’re talented—your potential and gifts are outstanding. All you lack is opportunity,” He Tian said earnestly. “But we can’t deny that this world has plenty of talented and gifted people. Why, then, are there so few who succeed? There are many reasons, but some stand out: lack of humility, insufficient effort, flawed character. Bingbing, you must pay attention to these.”

“I understand,” Ouyang Bingbing nodded solemnly.

No matter how gifted, without effort, it doesn’t translate into real ability—much less success.

Ouyang Bingbing understood this very well.

In truth, she hardly needed to be reminded. She was diligent and humble, steadily showcasing her abilities, step by step.

These were qualities every successful person must possess.

“Actually, I trust you. I can see what kind of person you are. But I worry that you might become arrogant,” He Tian said with a smile.

“I do get proud, but pride won’t make me lose myself,” Ouyang Bingbing’s lips curved slightly, her tone holding a hint of gentle rebuttal.

“In fact… a touch of playfulness would make you even more charming,” He Tian said, looking at Ouyang Bingbing, the words spilling out.

“Is that so? Do you like playful and cute girls?” Ouyang Bingbing’s heart fluttered, and she responded almost unconsciously.

The two fell silent.

In perfect accord, both He Tian and Ouyang Bingbing became inwardly alert at their uncontrolled words.

Neither spoke. They continued their meal in silence.

The thin layer of paper separating them—not only did they avoid tearing it apart, but in the wind, they reinforced it, lest it be damaged.

“What do we need to do in the later stages?” Ouyang Bingbing broke the slightly awkward silence.

“It’s simple. I believe He Jiansheng is now raising funds, trying to push up the stock price. Only by doing so, after I’ve given him the forced acquisition notice, will I be at a disadvantage,” He Tian smiled. “I have seven days. But so do we.”

“You mean to fully exploit the forced acquisition notice?” Ouyang Bingbing’s eyes sparkled.

“Exactly,” He Tian laughed. “He Jiansheng has accepted the forced acquisition notice, which means—unless I voluntarily withdraw or lose all my shares—the agreement stands. Otherwise, I must accept the acquisition. He’s very reluctant, so we have all the leverage. Either he buys all the shares at a high price, or he lets me acquire them.”

“He does have the right to apply for termination of the forced acquisition, especially if his shares exceed fifty percent,” Ouyang Bingbing frowned.

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Once the party facing forced acquisition’s shares rise above fifty percent, they can apply to end the forced acquisition.

“That’s why I need to delay He Jiansheng’s access to funds. I won’t give him much time. Even if he applies, it’ll be too late,” He Tian had already considered this.

“I can almost see He Jiansheng’s defeat,” Ouyang Bingbing was drawn in by He Tian’s confidence. The more she interacted with him, the more she found herself unable to resist falling deeper.

It was as if there was no way out.

“Indeed. That day isn’t far—just seven days away,” He Tian smiled.

It was a string of plans.

Seven days…

The tremors in Tianhai’s official circles wouldn’t settle even after three weeks. In that time, He Jiansheng would get no help from the He family. This was the window He Tian needed to toy with He Jiansheng, to utterly defeat him.

He Tian realized that compared to the battles on the field, the warfare in the business world felt novel and fascinating.

It was a different kind of experience.

“All you need to do is stir up the market as much as possible. We’re now in the driver’s seat… and this is an excellent training opportunity for you,” He Tian said with a smile. “You know, Tianrou Investment was set up by Xinrou, but all the funds are mine. I’m the major shareholder, and with talents like you, I won’t let you slip away. I hope… to establish a securities company under Tianrou, one that’s entirely yours to run.”

“I…” Ouyang Bingbing was deeply moved.

She didn’t even know how to express her gratitude.

Not everyone got such an opportunity.

She knew it gave her a tremendous advantage over others.

“I’ll work harder and harder to make myself stronger,” Ouyang Bingbing said firmly.

“Bingbing, remember: you will be my vanguard, perhaps the most profitable part of my holdings. I hope that day arrives soon,” He Tian had not yet fully shaken off the shackles in his heart, but he was certain about wanting Ouyang Bingbing by his side—and would never give another man a chance.

Yes, men are selfish—especially toward those they care about.

He Tian’s arrangement was entirely normal.

Ouyang Bingbing nodded.

He Tian smiled with satisfaction.

Ouyang Bingbing’s outward appearance was undeniably gentle and fragile. But anyone who judged her solely by her looks would be gravely mistaken.

On the contrary, He Tian knew just how resolute and strong she was inside.

She had a wild streak—a powerful core.

People like her, the greater the pressure, the more explosively they responded.

So, He Tian didn’t mind sharing his vision for the future with Ouyang Bingbing now.

He hoped this would inspire her, pushing her to grow stronger, faster.

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