King of Capital: From Unemployment to the Pinnacle of Life

I reached out and wiped away Xiao Xuan's tears, smiling as I asked, "Why are you crying?"

"I've run into a bit of trouble..."

Xiao Xuan gasped for breath, choking back tears, "Several suppliers have come demanding payment, Young Master Song, that money...?"

"Oh!"

I smiled and said to the people demanding payment, "Gentlemen... it's no use for you to force Ms. Xiao; she can't conjure up money for you... How about you give me and Song's Capital some face and go to the rest area to rest while I talk to Ms. Xiao alone?"

Upon hearing the words "Song's Capital," everyone was stunned. The oldest man among them asked, "And you are?"

"Uh, I am..."

Before I could finish speaking, Xiao Xuan interrupted, "This Mr. Song is the person in charge of loan negotiations at Song's Capital. We are currently negotiating a loan with the Song family... Uncles and elders, please give me a little time to have a proper talk with Mr. Song..."

"Yes!"

I laughed and said, "I'll only get the money once I've settled things on my end! You should all go and rest in the lounge area first... Anyway, Mr. Xiao isn't going to run away."

Upon hearing what I said, the old guys in the room shook their heads and sighed, leaving the office one by one, unwilling to give up.

Xiao Xuan quickly instructed her subordinates to treat these old guys well...

After they all left, Xiao Xuan closed the office door again and asked me in an almost pleading tone, "Young Master Song... how did the talks with your father go?"

"Oh!"

I didn't say anything, but instead smiled and picked her up in a "princess carry," then sat her down on the sofa...

Seeing me like this, Xiao Xuan realized that this was a good idea, and she hugged my neck, sobbing excitedly...

"What did you just call me?" I asked with a smile, smoothing her long, wavy hair.

"Young Master Song..." Xiao Xuan sobbed, her breath catching in her throat.

"Tsk!"

I frowned slightly, looking at her bloodshot, tear-filled eyes, and sighed, "Whose side are you on?"

"your......"

Xiao Xuan, like a docile kitten, sobbed pitifully, her lips trembling as she spoke.

"Then what should you call me?" I asked with a mischievous grin.

"Darling...darling..." Xiao Xuan blushed slightly on her tear-streaked face.

"puff!"

I asked with a laugh, "You didn't sleep well last night, did you? Look at all those dark circles under your eyes..."

"Um!"

Xiao Xuan nodded sadly, her tear-filled eyes staring blankly at me...

"Why didn't you contact me last night? To ask how my talk with my dad went?" I asked with a smile.

"Acheng..."

Xiao Xuan wrapped her arms around my neck, her breath coming in short gasps, and asked with a hint of sadness, "Do you... think I'm cheap... selling my body for money? Just like a prostitute?"

"Tsk! What do you mean by that?"

"I......"

Xiao Xuan choked back tears, saying, "Acheng, believe it or not, the night before last... I drank a little, and I was emotional. I did have those awful thoughts, thinking... about getting you to transfer the money as soon as possible... But, but after I actually gave myself to you, I... Waaah! I... I don't want to see our relationship as a transaction... So, I'm conflicted... I don't know if I should... keep urging you! Waaah!"

Xiao Xuan has a very clear mind, but her spoken language is hesitant and stumbling... unlike the Xu sisters or the Song sisters who can speak eloquently and flawlessly...

"Although I am the CEO of the Xiao family, the real power is in my father's hands..."

Xiao Xuan continued sobbing, "He's such a domineering person, he never consults me about how to use the funds! We had enough money in the account, but after he signed the agreement with your dad, he was persuaded by our partner in the afternoon to sign another investment agreement to replace the original Yunbo Auto project without my consent, and he even advanced the money! Suddenly... the account is tight. I've already paid the bank interest on the little money I have, thinking... I can delay the payment to the suppliers for another month, they're all regular customers anyway... But today they're all ganging up on us. If we don't pay, they'll cut off the raw materials. If the raw materials are cut off, we can't complete the orders... and we'll have to pay an exorbitant penalty! Waaah!"

"Alright, alright! Stop crying!"

I hugged her tighter around the waist, wiped away her tears, and said with a smile, "I believe you! Money and feelings are two different things; you're truly sincere towards me!"

"Really? Acheng... do you really think so?" Xiao Xuan cupped my face in her hands, her eyes filled with a mixture of inferiority and excitement as she asked.

"Um!"

I smiled and nodded: "Xiao Xuan, let me ask you a question... If one day I wanted to take the Xiao family's assets from your father, whose side would you be on? Me? Or your father?"

Upon hearing my question, Xiao Xuan froze, staring at me in shock, her lips trembling nervously...

"Acheng...are you really going to short the Xiao family?" Xiao Xuan asked nervously.

"No, no, no!"

I laughed and waved my hand: "I was just asking to see your attitude, to see which side you're on."

Xiao Xuan frowned and lowered her eyes, avoiding my gaze. She sniffled and said, "Acheng, I don't want to lie to you... The Xiao family is my root, after all. You've taken away the Xiao family's assets, what am I supposed to do? You won't marry me... I'm just your mistress..."

"Um!"

I kneaded her knees and said, "That's quite true..."

"Acheng!"

Xiao Xuan wiped away her tears, looking at me with a relieved and open expression, and murmured, "You just said it yourself, feelings are feelings, and money is money... and the foundation of feelings is sincerity! So I don't want to lie to you... With my brother's character, there's definitely no future for Jueneng Technology if I hand it over to him, so... what I'm thinking is, after my father passes away, I'll leave the business to my son..."

"Um......"

I nodded: "I understand!"

"but......"

At this point, Xiao Xuan's tears welled up again, and she choked back sobs, saying sadly, "When it comes to feelings... no one can say for sure. After all, you're my man, and my heart is already with you. If you really want to take over the Xiao family and can take care of my child and me, I... I can accept it... even if you don't give me a formal title!"

"hehe!"

I wiped away her tears and said, "Alright, stop crying. I'm not that bad. I didn't mean to raid your house, but... I'd really like to become a major shareholder in your family business. Do you support that?"

Upon hearing my words, Xiao Xuan's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded vigorously: "I support it! Of course I support it! Acheng, you're my man, and if you become a shareholder, I... I couldn't be happier! How many shares do you want?"

"No rush, no rush!"

I smiled and waved my hand: "I don't just want to be one now, but I'm planning to. First, tell me, what is the shareholding structure of your Xiao family?"

"Um!"

Xiao Xuan nodded and said seriously, "My dad owns 60% of the shares, I own 10%, the other shareholders own 20%, and there are 10% of the publicly traded shares..."

"oh oh......"

I nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "Don't Xiao Bo and Xiao Ran have any shares?"

"No......"

Xiao Xuan shook her head: "They're still young...they don't understand business."

"Here's what we're going to do: you'll have to cooperate with me in a little play!" I said to Xiao Xuan earnestly.

"Perform a play? What play?" Xiao Xuan looked completely bewildered.

"Hehe! My darling!"

I gently patted her bottom and said, "Your dad's getting senile and is no longer suitable to be the chairman... He has to transfer 41% of his shares to your name..."

"What?"

Xiao Xuan looked at me in shock: "This is impossible! He definitely wouldn't agree! Acheng... my 10% share was something my mother fought for for me before she died!"

"That's not important! And it's not up to him!"

I said seriously, "Right now... I need you to be the chairman of Juneng Technology. If your father is unwilling... then there's no way the 100 billion yuan will arrive in the account ahead of schedule. With just one word from my father, the entire Xiao family will be wiped out!"

"what?"

Upon hearing my words, Xiao Xuan trembled with fear.

"so......"

I hesitated for a moment and said, "Just listen to me. Call your dad over, I'll talk to him... You just need to cooperate from the sidelines!"

I explained my planned performance content and key details to Xiao Xuan, who looked at me with a face full of surprise after listening!

"Ah Cheng... are you serious?"

"Otherwise what?"

I lit a cigarette, took a light puff, and said, "Your dad is now... completely obsessed with gamblers, getting tricked into adding leverage everywhere. He's no longer fit to steer the Giant Energy Technology ship! And you... are the future true chairman of the Xiao family."

"It's just...it's just like this...my dad is sure, I'm afraid he can't handle it!" Xiao Xuan said nervously and worriedly.

"Oh!"

I gently stroked Xiao Xuan's wavy hair and said meaningfully, "That depends on whether you're on my side or your dad's. I'll give you a few minutes to think it over..."

"No! Acheng, I don't need to think about it anymore!"

Xiao Xuan looked at me with unwavering eyes and said, "You're my man, I'll listen to you, I'll do whatever you say!"