Chapter 286: Chapter 284: Can’t Be Treated as Waste
Before Si Junyan could say anything, Si Yuhuan commanded Yan Qing to have his men beat him fiercely.
The normally chaotic scene was eerily still; no one dared to move.
Once Si Yuhuan was satisfied, he stepped back. Flipping up the tail of his suit jacket, he took out a handkerchief, wiped his hands, and then, with hands on his hips, said, "Someone, throw this trash out for me."
The directors hesitated, wanting to speak but not daring to.
Si Yuhuan then produced a share transfer agreement.
It was the very agreement for the shares Si Junyan had sold!
"Impossible! How can my shares be in your hands!"
Si Junyan broke free from the bodyguards and lunged forward. When he clearly saw his own thumbprint and signature on the document, his eyes widened. Pointing at Si Yuhuan, he roared hoarsely, "You tricked me! Si Yuhuan, where did you get the money?!"
Ten billion in cash! And another five billion in real estate he had never known Si Yuhuan to possess! This is absolutely impossible!
"What’s wrong?" Si Yuhuan’s lips curled into a cold smile. "Weren’t you quite pleased with yourself during the handover, feeling like you’d snagged the deal of a lifetime? Did you think a few years by my side was enough to learn about all my businesses and resources? Did you believe that when I was down and out, my running around was just a game of hide-and-seek with you?"
He slapped Si Junyan across the face repeatedly. "You’re not even worthy of being my opponent."
With that, he pushed Si Junyan away.
Bodyguards stepped forward and seized the dazed Si Junyan.
"Si Yuhuan, you schemed against me! You’ve been plotting against me from the very beginning!"
He wasn’t at death’s door at all! He hadn’t actually been dragged through the mud. And he certainly hadn’t given up all hope!
Si Junyan now regretted not crushing Si Yuhuan completely when he had the chance, instead of wanting to trample him slowly.
"Si Weixun!" Si Junyan, thinking of the man who had always occupied the Family Head’s seat, pleaded, "Let’s join forces to drive Si Yuhuan out! How about we compete fairly?"
"With him around, neither you nor I will ever get ahead!"
Si Weixun gave a calm, refined laugh. "How amusing. Isn’t the survival of the Si Family more important than personal gain? With your treacherous heart alone, you’re not fit to be compared to Si Yuhuan."
"You! You’re a traitor too!"
Si Junyan clutched his chest, staggering under the successive blows as if he were about to collapse.
This barrage of information struck him like a bolt from the blue, leaving him dizzy and disoriented.
It had been a trap from the very beginning! Si Weixun had been working with Si Yuhuan all along to eliminate the leeches in the Si Family!
Si Junyan gritted his teeth in remorse, his eyes flashing with resentful fury. "Using me as your blade... you’re truly ruthless!"
"You’re not too bright, are you? So you’ll just have to accept this!" Si Yuhuan walked over to the president’s chair and sat down. Looking down at Si Junyan with a disdainful, flippant gaze, he said, "Get lost."
Si Junyan was dragged away, his curses fading into the distance.
Several of the "good friends" who had just been feigning deep devotion to Si Junyan immediately intervened.
"Even if you are the Family Head of the Si Family, you still have to consider the future of Haohan Group, don’t you? There are so many directors present. If they collectively oppose you taking over Haohan Group and insist on the Second Young Master becoming the acting CEO, there’s nothing you can do!"
"On what grounds? Because you’re backing him?" Si Yuhuan asked with a cold laugh, making the businessmen feel as if they’d been slapped, their faces stinging.
So many people were watching!
"Yes! Us! What about it?"
They had to fight for their dignity today; the benefits Si Junyan had promised were too substantial for anyone to resist.
A few directors, still harboring ulterior motives, said, "Si Yuhuan, we have no objection to you being the Si Family Head. But when it comes to the Group’s interests, we’re sorry, but we cannot back down."
"Don’t forget, I built Haohan Group from the ground up to what it is today," Si Yuhuan retorted. "You hold non-contributing shares; what exactly have you done for Haohan Group?"
His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over them, and the expressions of these directors turned extremely sour.
"Si Yuhuan! You’re too arrogant! You’ll drive Haohan Group to bankruptcy sooner or later!"
Si Yuhuan went over to his grandfather, helped him to the chairman’s seat, and patted his hand, giving him a reassuring look that conveyed, I’m here, so you can rest easy.
Old Master Si knew his grandson’s character and was instantly much calmer. He leaned on his cane, ready to back up his grandson at any moment.
Si Yuhuan turned back, smiled at those directors, and said, "If you’re afraid I’ll lead Haohan Group to ruin, why not sell your shares to me? I’d be happy to buy them."
"Fine! In any case, we don’t want to be subjected to this indignity here."
They had thoroughly offended Si Yuhuan today by siding with Si Junyan. Given Si Yuhuan’s vindictive nature, he would definitely not let them off easily once he became president. They might as well sell their shares now and perhaps make a quick profit.
Unexpectedly, Si Yuhuan offered a very low price. "I’ll give you the time it takes to drink a cup of hot water to consider. If you don’t sell, I guarantee that with ongoing daily losses, Haohan Group’s stock will become even less valuable. The price I’m offering is already generous. Don’t be like a snake trying to swallow an elephant out of insatiable greed, only to end up with nothing."
The few of them exchanged glances. "Alright, we’ll sell."
The price Si Yuhuan offered wasn’t actually low. Combined, their shares amounted to just over four percent, giving them no real say.
After transferring their shares, the men left dejectedly.
Si Yuhuan looked at the remaining group of bosses who had supported Si Junyan. "This is Haohan Group’s internal board meeting. Are you gentlemen planning to stay?"
"Si Yuhuan, with an attitude like that towards us, you’d better be careful! We can cut off your Silicon Crystal supply. Let’s see how you manage production then!" the men straightened their backs, their tone threatening.
"Oh? Silicon Crystal, you say?" Si Yuhuan’s smile turned chilling, sending shivers down the spines of these bosses.
BANG!
Jian Xi pushed open the main doors. "Grandpa, are you alright?"
She saw Si Yuhuan sitting in the main seat and frowned.
Si Yuhuan stood up. "Wife, could I borrow the Silicon Crystal you have on hand?"
Wife? Director Si has remarried? If he maintains the marriage alliance with Jian Group, and adds the brand influence of Yaowang Group, Si Yuhuan might just need a bit of effort. Within five years, Haohan Group could very well reclaim its position as the nation’s top conglomerate, surpassing Tianyao Group.
The remaining directors were pleased.
Jian Xi’s lips twitched. Looking at the scene before her, even someone as slow on the uptake as she was could figure out what had happened.
Si Yuhuan had reclaimed control of Haohan Group! Everyone here was completely under his control!
He walked over and whispered into Jian Xi’s ear, "I know you’ve stockpiled a large amount of Silicon Crystal. I’m willing to trade five percent of Haohan Group’s shares for it. You should be aware that Haohan Group’s shares are incredibly valuable, right?"
"Impossible!" Jian Xi seethed internally; that bastard had actually schemed against her! How did he find out about the Silicon Crystal she had stockpiled? Hadn’t Chu Xiao assured her it was foolproof? That damn brat, he must have slipped up somewhere!
"Oh? In that case, if Haohan Group doesn’t want them, I’m afraid that batch of Silicon Crystal will be stuck in your hands," Si Yuhuan said, his voice smooth. "You should know that only Haohan Group purchases it in large quantities, and only because the first-generation chips require it. I’ve heard the Second Generation Chip won’t need nearly as much Silicon Crystal to function, correct? Based on Luo You’s progress, isn’t it likely that its use can be phased out entirely within five years? By then, that Silicon Crystal you’re holding... will be worthless junk." Each word he spoke struck at Jian Xi’s heart.