He Lang sat in the living room after a few bites of food and turned on the computer to get back to work. Jing Yang is half-prone on the dining table, unable to consume the food because he lacks stamina. He felt sleepy again after eating about 70 percent of his meal, but because he still had something to say to He Lang, he perked up and stood, walking to the living room.
Jing Yang sat on He Lang's lap and wrapped his arms over his shoulders, saying, "Help me with something."
He Lang put his arm around his waist and looked at him, "What's the matter?"
"Find a way to obtain some of Xi Rui's hair or blood, and then help me conduct a DNA test on him to determine our blood relationship." Jing Yang said.
"Do you suspect that you are not brothers with him?" He Lang asked after a moment's thought.
"It's not a suspicion," Jing Yang assured him. "Xi Rui is not Xi Guangshan's son. I want the DNA analysis solely to reveal the truth."
"How do you know he isn't Xi Guangshan's son?" He Lang asked curiously.
"...I just know it," Jing Yang can only express what he knows, not how he knows it.
"I also know who Xi Rui's biological father is. Because of Xi Rui's leadership, Xi Sheng's company is in a huge difficulty. He is not going to be the president for much longer. He and Xi Guangshan had tried everything they could to depose me, because of my voluntary withdrawal, he was elected president. He would not be reconciled now that he could no longer be one after such a short time. He will do something."
"According to the information I've heard, Xi Sheng's shareholders are indeed unhappy because Xi Rui has caused such a major crisis in the company." He Lang asked, "Do you think Xi Rui won't become president anymore, and if so, what will he do?"
"For instance, convincing Xi Guangshan to transfer all his shares to him, then selling it and walking away with the money." Jing Yang guessed.
"So you're going to tell Xi Guangshan the truth about Xi Rui in order to prevent Xi Guangshan from transferring the shares to him?" He said Lang.
"I'm not that nice." Jing Yang's lips curled and he said, "I will wait until Xi Guangshan transfers all his shares to Xi Rui, then expose everything in front of him so that he is hurt even harder."
"You hate him that much?" He Lang was aware that Xi Le was estranged from Xi Guangshan due to Xi Guangshan's preference for Xi Rui, but he did not expect him to despise Xi Guangshan so much.
"Of course I hate him!" he said, bringing the original Xi Le's thoughts.
"My mother died prematurely because he changed her medication. That family even plotted to murder me. I wouldn't be here now if it weren't for my good luck."
He Lang's eyes quickly darkened when he heard Jing Yang's words, and he confirmed with Jing Yang, "They also harmed you?"
"Yes." Jing Yang said with a nod, "They were tampering with my car, and I was almost caught in a car accident. I was quite lucky to be unharmed."
Jing Yang was describing what had happened to the original Xi Le. In the previous life, Xi Le was killed in a car accident when Xi Rui and the others started messing with his car. They didn't get the chance to do so because of Jing Yang's rebirth in this life.
"I see. I will help you with whatever you need. But whatever you decide to do, you must first discuss it with me; do not hide it from me." Jing Yang's cheek was caressed by He Lang, "There are things you don't have to do; just leave them to me."
He Lang already knew what he wanted to do. He Lang couldn't stop himself from wishing for Xi Rui and Xi Guangshan to disappear from this world when he think about Jing Yang. To keep Jing Yang from doing it himself, he'll solve those people as quickly as he can.
He Lang suddenly tightened his arms, closely hugged Jing Yang, reached inside his clothes, and vigorously caressed his body. He can only soothe his heart by fully feeling him in his arms in this way.
"Mnn..." On the sofa, Jing Yang was overwhelmed by He Lang, who also blocked his mouth and tangled his tongue. Jing Yang inhaled deeply but soon grew dizzy.
Because Jing Yang only wears underpants and t-shirts at home, it's simply too convenient for He Lang to do it. Jing Yang isn't as powerful as him, and he can't even resist him.
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Xi Guangshan attended the shareholders meeting. Those shareholders shared a common view and a hard stance. They want to remove Xi Rui as president, and Xi Guangshan is unable to stop them.
Xi Guangshan also realized that the company's problem was too severe because of Xi Rui, and that saving it would be extremely tough. Because neither Xi Rui nor he can resolve the situation, they must surrender Xi Rui's presidency.
As Jing Yang predicted, they was unable to prevent those shareholders from forcing Xi Rui to leave his presidency, and Xi Rui began to persuade Xi Guangshan to transfer all of the company's shares to him.
"Dad, I must admit that developing games is not my strong suit. Because I do not study this major, I am unable to compare myself to Xi Le at this time." Xi Rui said to Xi Guangshan. "Xi Le created games since he was a major in it. As a result, he was successful in transforming the company into a gaming company. However, if the company expands into new areas, I will not be worse than Xi Le. I'll be able to succeed if I also lead the company to transform and change in other ways."
"Have you thought about what you're going to do?" Xi Guangshan asked.
"Supermarkets and department stores are currently flourishing. Although our company has suffered a significant loss this time, it may be tough to start a large-scale business, but we can cooperate with an experienced and major company."
"Cooperate? Who should we cooperate with?" Xi Guangshan asked Xi Rui.
"Yesterday, I met with Uncle Cao and spoke with him. He plans to open two new big department stores in the city. However, the cash he has available right now is limited. Our two companies can start cooperating from this project for the company to transform."
"Cao Rutang?" Xi Guangshan recalled that their friendship had been fine in the past, but their contact had decreased over time. "What makes you want to cooperate with him?"
Xi Rui's expression was strange, but it was just for a brief second, and Xi Guangshan was completely unaware of it.
"I've been thinking of a solution to the company's crisis. Since many players are boycotting our company, the future of our company to continue developing games is impossible. However, if we transform, there is still hope. Then I realized that, given our current condition, collaborating with their company would be the ideal option for us. Xi Le was able to successfully transform the company at the time, and I am certain that I can do the same."
"It is not easy for a company to transform successfully. Convincing those shareholders first is a challenging task." Despite the fact that Xi Guangshan hasn't handled the company's business in recent years, he has been watching his father for so long that he still understands things he should know.
"I've already devised a strategy for convincing other shareholders. Some shareholders wish to transfer their shares. We can take advantage of this opportunity to buy the shares at a lesser price. Dad then can temporarily move all of the shares to my name. If they refuse to let me be the president after I become the company's largest shareholder and disagree with my decision, I'll tell them I'll sell all the shares, so they'll have to comply."
"It would be too risky to do so, and so much to lose." Although Xi Guangshan believed that Xi Rui's technique had a chance at success, if it did not, they would be left with nothing.
He was hesitant to take this risk, but he also knew there was no other option, so he pondered deeply in his heart.
"Dad, believe me this time, just this time, I'm going to succeed." Xi Rui sincerely assured Xi Guangshan.
Xi Guangshan remembered his father holding Xi Le in higher regard than him, his own son. He remembered his thoughts and hopes for Xi Rui, which had almost become obsessional. Xi Guangshan himself was unsure when he began to prove that Xi Rui is better than Xi Le.
Even Xi Guangshan is unaware of it; perhaps he refuses to accept subconsciously. He adores Xi Rui and wishes for him to be more successful than Xi Le in every way; in actuality, it is due to his own incompetence and low self-esteem. He put all his hopes in Xi Rui to complete what he couldn't do on his own, and let Xi Rui achieve it on his behalf. If Xi Rui succeeds, he will enjoy the psychological delight of knowing that Xi Rui is successful as a result of his education.
Even Xi Rui can see his actual inner thoughts, but he refuses to acknowledge and accept them. So Xi Rui used Xi Guangshan's own psychology to persuade him to accept his proposal.
As expected, Xi Guangshan fell for the bait and agreed to Xi Rui's proposal, starting the process of purchasing the shares of others so that all of the shares would be transferred to Xi Rui.
Xi Guangshan feels that because Xi Rui is his biological son, he will inherit all of his property in the future anyway. Why not take advantage of Xi Rui's youth and energy right now? Let him try it once, the chances of success are still quite high, and he believes his son will not be any worse than anyone else.
It makes no difference if it fails. It is beneficial for a young man to face certain defeats in order to grow stronger in the future. His father's property can not only provide food and clothing for his family for the rest of their lives, but also enough for them to make a comeback.
Xi Guangshan's father left a piece of land and a large old mansion. That plot of land is now extremely valuable, and the mansion can be considered an antique in terms of cultural artifacts, its worth is no longer measurable in terms of money. In light of these considerations, Xi Guangshan has the audacity to allow Xi Rui to use it to battle for the company.
In reality, Xi Rui is also eyeing that plot of land and mansion. But he knew that was Xi Guangshan's final bottom line, and he understood that if he wasn't at a last resort, Xi Guangshan would never move. As a result, he was also distressed, and he felt compelled to do whatever it took to obtain that plot of land and that old house.