Chapter 326: What Kind of Person is Shen Fei?

“Ms. Hu, let’s call it a day for now! I’ve been here dealing with the company acquisition and meetings with people at the institute for the past few days. It’s time for me to head back to Shenzhen! From now on, the company’s matters are in your hands.”

After a pause, Shen Fei looked at Hu Fei’er and smiled.

“The follow-up matters with Ji Jian and other things, you can just tell me over the phone!”

Hu Fei’er, still processing Shen Fei’s bluntness, was now completely stunned by his words.

After all, the acquisition of the company had just been completed today. Wouldn’t Shen Fei stay around for a few more days to observe?

But before the company had even fully adjusted to him, Shen Fei was ready to leave!

He had handed over all the company’s affairs to her!

Should she consider this as him being too bold, or does he trust her that much?

But they hadn’t had much interaction before… so why would Shen Fei trust her so much?

Hu Fei’er doubted Shen Fei’s decision.

But what she didn’t know was that if she weren’t the company’s general manager, Shen Fei would never have felt comfortable being a hands-off boss.

From his past life, Shen Fei knew that Hu Fei’er had real abilities.

He’d even heard some rumors about her family background. Although he hadn’t confirmed them, he believed there was a 90% chance they were true, based on his past experiences.

After all, how could a woman in her thirties be so outstanding that she made all the men envious?

This was undoubtedly tied to Hu Fei’er’s impressive family background.

It was precisely because of this that Shen Fei felt confident handing the company over to her.

“Mr. Shen, are you sure you want to hand the whole company over to me? Isn’t that too much?” Hu Fei’er hesitated.

“It was always going to be handed to you, so why not consider it as a training opportunity? Just go ahead and take charge! Besides, even if I stay, what can I do? Just report the results to me from time to time! If there’s a need for meetings, I’ll come back,” Shen Fei said cheerfully.

“Tsk, Mr. Shen, you’re the first boss I’ve seen who’s so eager to be a hands-off manager!”

Seeing Shen Fei like this, Hu Fei’er could only smile and accept his suggestion.

Shen Fei smiled slightly in response.

“Indeed. In this situation, I’m probably the only one who dares to hire Ji Jian and invest such a large sum!”

After discussing some company matters, Shen Fei decided it was time to leave.

“Ms. Hu, from now on, the company’s matters are in your capable hands!”

“Mr. Shen, you’re too polite! As the general manager and a shareholder, I’ll manage the company well!” Hu Fei’er smiled gracefully, clearly in a good mood.

“With your word, Ms. Hu, I can head back to Shenzhen with peace of mind!” Shen Fei nodded slightly.

“I’ll see you off!” Hu Fei’er said.

Shen Fei didn’t refuse her offer.

The two of them left the company, one after the other.

Just before getting into the car, Shen Fei suddenly turned around and looked at Hu Fei’er.

Seeing him like this, Hu Fei’er was confused.

If he were some flirt, she would’ve slapped him by now.

But he wasn’t; he was her new boss. From their conversation in the office, Shen Fei didn’t seem to be a person who valued physical attraction.

Yet now, he was staring at her…

“Mr. Shen, is there something you want to say?” Hu Fei’er broke the silence.

“Ms. Hu, your eyes remind me of a friend I know,” Shen Fei said.

“Hmm? What do you mean by that, Mr. Shen?”

This kind of remark was often used for flirting, so Hu Fei’er frowned slightly upon hearing it.

“Does your family have a younger brother? Or is there someone named Hu Yuantai around you?” Shen Fei raised an eyebrow, his eyes fixed on her facial expressions.

Hu Yuantai and Hu Fei’er’s features were remarkably similar… no, they were almost identical!

And both shared the surname Hu.

Although Hu Yuantai hadn’t revealed his family background, Shen Fei knew from his leverage in Te Si Wax that his background was likely powerful.

But even with these assumptions, Shen Fei didn’t dare to jump to conclusions about their relationship.

However, when Hu Fei’er heard this, her expression darkened, and she shook her head slightly.

“Mr. Shen, I’m sorry, but I don’t know that person.”

She quickly composed herself, ensuring Shen Fei didn’t notice anything unusual in her expression.

Seeing this, Shen Fei only smiled knowingly.

“I see. I apologize for the intrusion!”

Without waiting for Hu Fei’er to respond, he got into the car.

The car started and slowly drove away.

It wasn’t until the tail lights were no longer visible that Hu Fei’er turned her gaze away.

She then quickly took out her phone.

—

Meanwhile, in Shenzhen.

At Zhongtai Trading.

When Hu Yuntao saw the name on the incoming call, he paused for a moment.

Then he answered the call, incredulous.

“Sis, you’re actually calling me, what’s going on?”

“Do you know Shen Fei?” Hu Fei’er asked directly.

“Yeah, I know him!”

Hu Yuntao paused for a moment.

Then it hit him—he remembered that a few days ago, while eating at Z.G.C Restaurant, Shen Fei had mentioned flying to Beijing.

Now, how was it that Shen Fei had contact with his sister?

“Are you two friends?” Hu Fei’er asked, confused.

“Not exactly! To me, he’s more like a lifesaver!” Hu Yuntao replied, not hiding anything from his sister.

“What do you mean by that?” Hu Fei’er asked, stunned.

“If it weren’t for his reminder, I’d probably be in a much worse state by now! Maybe I’d be dead or severely injured! So, I consider him a lifesaver! And there’s a lot more that happened!” Hu Yuntao said loudly, then paused and asked a question that had been bothering him.

“Wait, sis, why are you asking about him? Did you two have some business dealings?”

Hearing this, Hu Fei’er felt completely disoriented.

Hadn’t Hu Yuntao just mentioned something important? She hadn’t known about this encounter between him and Shen Fei.

And it turned out that it was related to Shen Fei!

“Yuntao, what do you think of Shen Fei?” Hu Fei’er asked, furrowing her brow, without directly answering his question.

“Good! Very good!”

Hu Yuntao struggled to find the right words to describe Shen Fei, but he had always held a deep respect for him!

“Yuntao, do you know I used to work at a semiconductor company?” Hu Fei’er suddenly said, her mind in a whirl.

“Yeah, I know!”

Upon hearing this, Hu Yuntao was slightly surprised.

But before he could express his thoughts, Hu Fei’er softly added,

“That company was acquired by him for six hundred million!”

“What?” Now Hu Yuntao was completely unsettled. “Sis, if that’s the case, your shares in that company must have…”

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Chapter 327: This Matter is Settled!

Compared to Hu Yuntai’s astonishment, Hu Fei’er’s shock was clearly even greater.

No one knew her younger brother better than she did.

Although Hu Yuntai had gone to Shenzhen to start a business after finishing university, and their contact had become less frequent in recent years, she still knew that her brother was still the same person.

Among his peers, Hu Yuntai was definitely reliable and steady.

But now, his repeated loss of composure left Hu Fei’er extremely surprised.

“My shares in the company, he didn’t take! He didn’t even revoke my position as CEO!” Hu Fei’er furrowed her brow and said.

“Ah, this is fine. Brother Fei can do it!” Hu Yuntai murmured.

Hearing Hu Yuntai’s address for the other person, Hu Fei’er was once again taken aback.

She struggled to swallow and asked in confusion, “Yuntai, what does this mean…?”

“Sis, just follow Brother Fei’s lead! In the future, your 5% shares will definitely multiply dozens, even hundreds, or thousands of times!” Hu Yuntai said with assurance.

One could imagine how shocked Hu Fei’er was.

Hu Yuntai calmed himself and continued confidently.

“Sis, I’ve known Brother Fei for a long time, and once he acts, it means that thing is definitely going to succeed! This semiconductor industry, he’s never been involved in, but now he’s investing in it. This shows that it won’t be long before the company he acquired will reach its peak!”

Reach its peak?

Hu Fei’er was stunned.

It would indeed come.

And it wouldn’t be long.

After all, with the current situation, once the news about Shen Fei acquiring the company and hiring Ji Jian to develop the photolithography machine spreads, this semiconductor company would undoubtedly become famous!

The fame would not be confined to the domestic market; it would spread globally.

After all, Ji Jian’s identity was special, and with the United States watching closely, wasn’t Shen Fei openly opposing the U.S.?

But hearing Hu Yuntai speak, it seemed that the “peak moment” he mentioned wasn’t just about that.

“Yuntai, such immature words shouldn’t be coming from you!” Hu Fei’er still didn’t quite believe it.

Immature?

Hu Yuntai helplessly smiled.

To outsiders, his words might seem immature.

But having been in contact with Shen Fei for so long, he was certain that his words were based on real facts.

“Sis, I’m already an adult! Besides, you’re my sister—why would I joke with you?” Hu Yuntai said helplessly.

“Oh, you remember I’m your sister?” Hu Fei’er smiled.

Upon hearing this, Hu Yuntai was momentarily stunned.

His mind was in turmoil, and after making up his mind, he said in a deep voice, “Sis, since that’s the case, you and Brother Fei must be business partners now, right?”

“Well, I guess so! Though my shares aren’t much, since he handed over all company matters to me as a ‘hands-off boss,’ I consider myself his partner!” Hu Fei’er replied.

“Sis, then you should help Brother Fei manage this company well! In the future, you will definitely become a benchmark in the industry!” Hu Yuntai said.

“Geez, what’s with you, kid? Why are you speaking in such a mysterious way?” Hu Fei’er asked, her confusion deepening.

After all, the younger brother she knew wasn’t the type to make bold statements.

Yet now, Hu Yuntai kept saying such incredible things.

This left Hu Fei’er not only confused but also eager to learn more about Shen Fei.

“Alright, alright! Then what I’m about to tell you, you must keep it a secret! Don’t tell anyone!”

Hu Yuntai spoke mysteriously.

“Alright, tell me!” Hu Fei’er agreed.

Hu Yuntai let out a deep sigh and then shared the details of his history with Shen Fei, including all the events that had transpired.

For example, how Shen Fei had warned him the first time they met, and the disastrous outcome of the car accident…

How Shen Fei had guided him in shorting Kong Group, and how the land he purchased at Lijiazhuang was later acquired by Qiankun Group…

How they had bottomed out Tesi Wax and shorted the company…

He explained everything to Hu Fei’er.

He knew his sister well enough to be sure that even if he told her these things, she wouldn’t spill them.

If Hu Fei’er hadn’t had any connection with Shen Fei, he would never have shared such information with her.

After hearing all of Hu Yuntai’s stories, Hu Fei’er was in a state of utter shock.

She couldn’t believe that just half a year ago, Shen Fei was a man who only gambled and drank, a total mess!

“From what you’re saying, have you made hundreds of billions with him in the past six months?” Hu Fei’er was stunned, her mind racing.

“Sixty times leverage, shorting Tesi Wax—was that you? He was the one leading it?”

“Yeah, that’s right!” Hu Yuntai admitted openly.

“Sis, Brother Fei is a very mysterious person! If this weren’t reality, I’d almost think he came from the future! It’s like every event that happens, he already anticipated it.”

“A while ago, when the scar-removal cream was so popular, Shen Fei’s background was exposed—alcoholism, gambling, he was basically a wreck! Now, he’s suddenly turned into your benefactor?” Hu Fei’er frowned deeper.

She had seen some news online about Shen Fei’s past.

But she had attributed the success of the scar-removal cream to his luck.

However, after hearing Hu Yuntai’s words, it seemed that luck had nothing to do with it.

“I don’t know how to explain it, but I lived through all this! They say seeing is believing, and I’ve experienced it firsthand, so this is the truth, right?” Hu Yuntai said.

At this point, Hu Fei’er couldn’t refute anything.

“Sis, do you know how much you understand about Brother Fei acquiring the semiconductor company?” Hu Yuntai suddenly asked curiously.

“Do you know Ji Jian? Right now, no one dares to hire Ji Jian! But Shen Fei did! To speed up the development of the photolithography machine, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and other official bodies are privately supporting him and have provided many favorable conditions! This matter is very confidential. If you weren’t my sister, I wouldn’t have told you about it! But remember to keep it secret—this is a huge matter, and it can’t be said publicly!” Hu Fei’er said solemnly.

“Hiss!”

Hu Yuntai gasped in shock.

“Brother Fei actually took Ji Jian in! And now he’s investing in having Ji Jian research the photolithography machine?”

Before Hu Fei’er could respond, Hu Yuntai said excitedly, “This is going to happen! It’s definitely going to happen!”

“How can you be so sure? Or should I say, how can you trust Shen Fei so much?” Hu Fei’er asked.

“Sis, when Brother Fei acts, even if it doesn’t work out, he’ll make sure it does!” Hu Yuntai said with utmost certainty.

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Chapter 328: Ignorant!

Inside the research institute’s residential building.

Unbeknownst to them, Hu Fei’er and Hu Yantai had already gotten in touch, and it was unclear whether Hu Fei’er and Hu Yantai were truly siblings.

Shen Fei remained focused, not even informing Ji Jian, quickly packed his things, and prepared to fly back to Shenzhen.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to notify Ji Jian. It was just that he knew Ji Jian was eager to develop the lithography machine. Once the lab equipment arrived, he would surely immerse himself in the laboratory.

From what Shen Fei knew, Ji Jian had not shown up for several days while working on the experiments.

After staying in Beijing for seven or eight days and arranging all matters, Shen Fei silently left Beijing and flew back to Shenzhen.

Meanwhile, a topic quietly began to gain traction online.

As more and more people browsed it, the topic quickly went viral.

“Shen Fei Acquires Semiconductor Company”

This entry caught the attention of many netizens.

The reason was that the names of Shen Fei, the founder of the scar-removal ointment, and his image had recently gained widespread recognition, both positive and negative.

Overnight, Shen Fei’s sudden wealth had him tied to the image of a nouveau riche.

Moreover, his past scandals and the response video afterward led to a split among netizens, with three camps emerging.

1. One camp continued to dwell on his past mistakes, criticizing him.

2. Another camp praised his apparent transformation, defending him.

3. The third camp remained neutral, enjoying the conflict between the other two.

Because of this, the entry “Shen Fei Acquires Semiconductor Company” immediately gained popularity.

Soon after, more people joined the discussion.

“Wait, is this the same Shen Fei from the scar-removal ointment?”

“Wow, this rich guy is really something! Six hundred million to acquire a nearly bankrupt company! What’s the difference between him and that local tycoon Duan Guoan from Bincheng? This guy is really burning money!”

“That’s right! I checked out that company; if it weren’t for Shen Fei buying it, they’d have declared bankruptcy! Six hundred million? I’d say even sixty thousand would be pushing it!”

“Stop arguing! Isn’t it a good thing for this rich guy to enter the semiconductor industry? Isn’t this promoting national technological progress?”

“Which side are you on, paid army? How much did that rich tycoon pay you to say such things? Hook me up, I’ll take the money too!”

“Look, domestic semiconductor technology is still being perfected, and so many companies are pouring money into it. Do we really need this rich tycoon? I think he’s just trying to ride the wave of his fame and hype himself up!”

“Hey, did you know? Ji Jian, who once joined the Ugly Country’s nationality, returned to China, and shortly after, news about Shen Fei acquiring a semiconductor company came out! If there’s no connection between them, I won’t believe it!”

“Are you stupid? Do you know who Ji Jian is? Shen Fei was a loser before, how could he collaborate with a big scientist like him?”

“I don’t get it, why is everyone so obsessed with a newly rich person? My brother Wu Qian once offered to promote their product for free, but they were so arrogant they turned him down! With that character, discussing him is just filthying up my phone!”

“Whatever, I think this rich guy entering the semiconductor industry might be a good thing. Who cares if he’s a bad person? If he’s helping the country, we should appreciate it!”

“…”

At this moment, the topic was being fiercely debated online.

The hot discussion also drew many online influencers to share their opinions on Shen Fei.

Simultaneously, the topics of the lithography machine and semiconductors began to trend, with many netizens who were unfamiliar with the topic searching for explanations.

At this time.

At the Jiang family home.

“Dad, Xiao Shen is really bold, daring to enter the semiconductor field! He even spent 600 million acquiring a company!” Jiang Shengcai exclaimed in astonishment after learning about it.

“Mm.”

However, Jiang Anbang simply nodded lightly upon hearing this, with no other reaction.

Seeing his father so calm, Jiang Shengcai widened his eyes in disbelief.

“Dad, you knew about this already?”

“Mm,” Jiang Anbang nodded again.

“How could this be! Dad, you should know that the domestic semiconductor situation is a bottomless pit, where money just keeps getting poured in! What does Xiao Shen think? Is he aware that foreign semiconductor technology is already mature, but ours is still very immature? If he recklessly enters this field, it might turn out badly!”

Hearing this, Jiang Anbang looked at his son with disappointment, shaking his head.

He recalled the night he had introduced Ji Jian to Shen Fei, and the stark contrast with Jiang Shengcai’s current attitude.

It was as if two completely different people were involved.

“Morning mushrooms don’t know the dusk, and crickets don’t know the change of seasons! Ignorant! Ignorant!” Jiang Anbang scolded.

Jiang Shengcai, feeling embarrassed, rubbed the back of his neck.

“Dad, what do you mean by that…”

“Foolish! First comes the greater good, then the smaller good! If everyone thought like you, how would the country ever progress? If not for selfless businessmen, our country would have been trampled by the Ugly Country long ago. From another perspective, if the country had not grown stronger, how could it have created a peaceful society that allows your business to develop?”

Jiang Anbang continued, speaking passionately.

Jiang Shengcai scratched his head, feeling embarrassed.

“You’re right, I was shallow.”

“I’m glad you understand! In the future, broaden your perspective! Think more thoroughly!” Jiang Anbang scolded.

“I told you before, you’re no match for Xiao Shen! This is true! The breadth of vision between you two is on completely different levels! Shengcai, you need to learn from Xiao Shen!”

Jiang Shengcai’s face turned red from the scolding.

Fortunately, he had been scolded by Jiang Anbang for decades, so he had grown accustomed to it.

Otherwise, even if he was alone with his father at home, he would still feel embarrassed.

At Shenzhen Airport.

The airport was bustling with noise as Shen Fei arrived back in Shenzhen.

As soon as he reached the airport exit, his phone began to vibrate.

When he saw the caller ID, Shen Fei was visibly stunned.

Duan Guoan!

It had been a long time since they last contacted, and this “nouveau riche” was actually calling him!

Was this… something he wanted to ask of him?

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Chapter 329: Can I Get a Share?

“Uncle Duan!”

With a slight frown, Shen Fei pressed the answer button.

A hearty laugh immediately came through the receiver.

“Hahaha, Xiao Shen, I never expected that one day, you and I would share the same title!”

This remark left Shen Fei completely puzzled.

The same title?

The “King of Mines” in Bincheng?

Impossible!

After thinking for a moment, he realized it could only be the title “nouveau riche.”

But he hadn’t done anything to earn it, so how could that be?

“Uncle Duan, what do you mean?” Shen Fei asked, confused.

“Xiao Shen, don’t you know? You’ve become famous on the headlines! They’re calling you my successor! Many are comparing you to me, and even marketing accounts that were aimed at me have now turned their focus to you!” Duan Guoan continued cheerfully.

“Ugh, what’s going on?” Shen Fei was perplexed. He had checked the headlines before bed last night, and there wasn’t anything related to him!

But if there weren’t any such articles, Duan Guoan wouldn’t be saying this.

“Xiao Shen, I heard you spent 600 million to acquire a nearly bankrupt semiconductor company? This has caused quite a stir on the headlines!” Duan Guoan asked, probing.

He paused before continuing.

“Now, Xiao Shen, what made you decide to enter the semiconductor field? Although I’m a rich tycoon, I know that the semiconductor field isn’t something you can just jump into! It takes a lot of money to get involved! And even if you pour billions in, the outcome isn’t guaranteed! Otherwise, how did the company you acquired end up bankrupt?”

“Also, the development of semiconductors in Huaguo is far behind foreign countries! To catch up with foreign technology, we may have to wait another 10 or 20 years!”

After listening to Duan Guoan’s words, Shen Fei didn’t rush to refute him. Instead, he smiled and said, “Uncle Duan, I understand your concerns! Right now, it’s true that our country’s semiconductor field lags behind foreign countries! But that’s precisely why so many researchers are dedicating themselves to the field! As businessmen, we should take advantage of the favorable policies provided by the government, invest, and pay taxes, right? To put it bluntly, national progress wouldn’t be possible without the contribution of businessmen like us!”

These words greatly pleased Duan Guoan.

However, he soon composed himself and said, “Xiao Shen, you don’t need to say all that to me! Just tell me the truth—what’s your real plan?”

“Uncle Duan, what I just said is the truth! The future society will undoubtedly be an era of high technology! Although the semiconductor field is still developing in Huaguo, the technology will definitely mature more and more! My Heartful Group can’t just rely on the scar-removal ointment product in the future, right? Since there’s still time to compete, I need to explore more opportunities!” Shen Fei replied boldly.

He respected Duan Guoan, but that didn’t mean he had to be completely transparent with him.

“Alright! I’ll trust what you’ve said for now! Xiao Shen, since that’s the case, let me be upfront with you too! I understand that your scar-removal ointment is a hot product, so you’re definitely not short of money! But as the King of Mines in Bincheng, I also have quite a bit of money in my accounts! This field sounds high-end, and it would definitely look impressive to be involved! So, I’m also interested in participating—can you let me get a share?” Duan Guoan said frankly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Fei was momentarily stunned before quickly trying to deflect.

“Uncle Duan, I understand, and I appreciate your trust! But the semiconductor field is still developing at a snail’s pace, and there aren’t any major achievements worth boasting about yet! If you invest now, I can’t promise you immediate profits, and that would make me uneasy! Besides, this isn’t a quick-profit project! At least for the next two years, it’s unlikely to generate profit! I’m still holding onto the scar-removal ointment project, so even if I lose money, it’s manageable, and I can keep going! But if you join, the situation is different! What if there are no results and we keep losing money? Even if you don’t blame me, I’d blame myself!”

Unbeknownst to Shen Fei, after hearing his words, Duan Guoan chuckled bitterly.

He was the King of Mines in Bincheng and the richest man in Bincheng.

Perhaps to outsiders, Duan Guoan had just been lucky to seize a good opportunity and become wealthy.

But those who interacted with him knew that Duan Guoan was far from as simple as he appeared!

If he didn’t have genuine skills, a broad perspective, and a generous heart, how could the Duan family have grown to this point?

So, Duan Guoan understood perfectly the implication of what Shen Fei was saying.

Shen Fei didn’t want anyone else to share in the benefits!

“Alright, Xiao Shen, I understand your point. I won’t force you. But if you ever want to cooperate with me in the future, I’ll definitely support you!” Duan Guoan said with a laugh.

“Good! With those words from you, I can rest easy!” Shen Fei responded in a deep voice.

“Hahaha! Xiao Shen, are you at the airport right now? I won’t keep you, then! When I get to Shenzhen next time, we’ll definitely have a good chat! Xiao Shen, you’re the most rapidly developing businessman I’ve ever seen!” Duan Guoan said with a tone of admiration.

“Just acquiring that semiconductor company cost 600 million, and you’ll have to keep investing afterward. Once you get started, it won’t be easy to stop!” he added.

“Uncle Duan, while you’re still young, taking a gamble isn’t wrong! When it succeeds, it will be a whole new world! By the way, Gu Xiang and I are also taking a risk in real estate, aren’t we?” Shen Fei remarked.

“Ah, that kid can’t compare to you! I’ve always wanted him to stand on his own like you, but now it seems he still has a long way to go! Hahaha, Xiao Shen, I won’t hold you up any longer! You get back to your work!” Duan Guoan said.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before hanging up.

As soon as Duan Guoan hung up, the door to his office was pushed open.

“President Zhao!”

The secretary walked in, speaking as he came.

“The eight Hope Primary Schools and the two bridges in Chuan Gui are almost completed! The local government and the people are extremely grateful to you! They haven’t named them yet, and they hope you can suggest a name!”

“Let me suggest a name? I’m just a nouveau riche, what do I know? Let the people in charge over there come up with something!” Duan Guoan waved his hand.

“Understood! I’ll relay that to them!” the secretary said.

“By the way, keep these matters low-key! Don’t let anyone know, or they’ll say I’m hyping things up! Also, get me the quality inspection reports for those projects! These buildings must be of the highest quality! Otherwise, even if we have to tear them down and start over, I want them rebuilt!” Duan Guoan said sternly.

“Yes!”

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Chapter 330: Is This Cooperation Necessary?

On the way from Shenzhen Airport to the city center.

“Mr. Shen, do you want to go home first or head to the company?” Deng Xin asked.

“Let’s go to the company first!” Shen Fei replied indifferently.

“Okay!” Deng Xin pulled out his phone and opened the navigation app.

Bored, Shen Fei decided to check his phone to look at the hot search topics that Duan Guoan had mentioned earlier.

Suddenly, he remembered something and turned to Deng Xin.

“Deng Xin, I asked you to check out some land and find some people. Have you done that these past few days?”

“Mr. Shen, don’t worry, I’ve got it covered! I’ve looked around the city and think the best location for the base is in the suburbs. It’s a large area, and it won’t disturb anyone even if we do some training there! As for the people, I’ve already contacted dozens of them, and they’re all eager to join!”

“Hmm.”

Hearing this, Shen Fei nodded.

“Since that’s the case, tell me which plot of land you think is best. I’ll go check it out when I have time.”

“Understood, Mr. Shen! Also, when would be a good time for those people to come to Shenzhen?”

“Let’s wait a bit. We’ll finalize the land and set up the base first. Once the construction begins, you’ll need to supervise it more closely!” Shen Fei said in a clear voice.

Upon hearing this, Deng Xin felt reassured.

He had learned about Shen Fei’s semiconductor company acquisition from the news, but it had nothing to do with his work. Despite his curiosity, he chose not to ask about it.

Inside the car, the atmosphere became quiet. As soothing music played, Shen Fei picked up his phone to check the content on the trending news.

When he saw the topic “Shen Fei acquires semiconductor company” trending, he wasn’t very surprised. His expression remained calm until he saw the various comments from netizens.

Aside from some sarcastic remarks, most comments still gave him a negative impression.

Shen Fei sighed helplessly. He had indeed gone a bit too far before…

About twenty minutes later, Shen Fei arrived at XinYue Group.

Respectful greetings echoed as he quickly made his way to the General Manager’s office.

Just as he was about to push the door open, he was stopped by his secretary, Xu Nana, who had gradually gotten the hang of her job after a few days.

“Mr. Shen, President Han is meeting with a guest right now.”

“Huh? Who is it?” Shen Fei asked curiously.

“It’s the regional head of Clarins for Huaguo,” Xu Nana replied.

“Clarins?” Shen Fei was stunned. He seemed to recall that not long ago, Han Xinyan had mentioned that Clarins had called her.

Had they called, but now they were being rejected face-to-face?

Shen Fei nodded slightly and gently pushed open the door.

“Mr. Yuan, I’m so sorry, we didn’t have any such intention…”

At that moment, Han Xinyan was speaking with Clarins’ regional head. Before she could finish, she saw Shen Fei entering the room.

“Shen Fei, when did you get back? Why didn’t you let me know in advance so I could pick you up?” Han Xinyan was incredibly happy to see him.

“I came straight here as soon as I arrived,” Shen Fei teased.

He then shifted his gaze to the elegant woman across the desk, who was looking at him. She had long wavy hair and appeared to be in her early thirties.

Upon hearing Han Xinyan’s address, the woman quickly smiled and said,

“Mr. Shen, I’ve heard so much about you! I’m Yuan Li, the regional head of Clarins for Huaguo. It’s a pleasure to meet you!”

As she introduced herself, Yuan Li smiled and extended her hand.

Shen Fei lightly shook her hand and quickly let go.

“Hello, Mr. Yuan.”

“However, I don’t quite understand. Why is Clarins here at XinYue Group?”

Yuan Li wasted no time and directly stated,

“Of course, we want to facilitate a partnership between Clarins and XinYue Group!”

“Mr. Yuan, in that case, I’ll be blunt: it’s impossible! We won’t share the formula for our scar cream!” Shen Fei responded directly.

“Mr. Shen, I understand your position! But Clarins can offer a lot of favorable terms! Originally, we were talking about a 20/80 split, but now we can change it to 80/20 in your favor! Additionally, we’ll increase the efforts in promoting your company! And if your company plans to expand overseas in the future, Clarins will step back and let you handle it! You will have full control over the formula!” Yuan Li said.

She added,

“Mr. Shen, I understand your concern! You’re worried about the formula for the scar cream being leaked. But please trust Clarins—we won’t do that! Also, for any supplementary agreements, you can draft them however you like! Whatever benefits you the most! This is the sincerity Clarins is offering! I can guarantee, no company in the world can offer a better deal than Clarins!”

However, after hearing her words, Shen Fei couldn’t help but curl his lips with amusement.

“Hm, Mr. Yuan, Clarins’ sincerity is indeed impressive!”

“Despite that, we’re still not considering it! Don’t say Clarins, even if Estee Lauder or Kiehl’s came to us, we would still reject them! A 20/80 split? A 10/90 split? We won’t agree to it! As for the scar cream, even without your help, we can still expand our market channels!”

Even though she had mentally prepared herself for rejection, Yuan Li was still shocked when she heard Shen Fei’s arrogant words.

After a moment, she regained her composure and softly said,

“Mr. Shen, you can’t just look at the current situation. How will the scar cream grow in the future? If we collaborate with Clarins, XinYue Group can easily gain recognition! It would also make the XinYue series a luxury brand. In the future, when XinYue releases other products, sales will definitely increase! This is the positive impact that partnering with Clarins can bring!”

“Mr. Yuan, no matter how you put it, my answer is still no! Moreover, with the current effects of the scar cream, even if it’s priced at $1,000 per bottle overseas, would anyone not buy it?” Shen Fei smiled.

Yuan Li was stunned.

“Honestly, the scar cream has not only been popular domestically but has also gained some influence abroad! Even without Clarins, its popularity has increased significantly! So, do you think this cooperation is necessary?” Shen Fei asked.

At this point, Yuan Li had no more words to say.

She could see the determination in Shen Fei’s refusal.

What Shen Fei said also made sense. Given how popular the scar cream was, why would they need big foreign brands to help?

“Mr. Shen, I’m the regional head of Clarins for Huaguo. Even though your rejection is so firm, I still want to do my best to complete this task! If sharing the formula is not possible, then what if we try another approach?” Yuan Li said, not giving up.