Chapter 321: We Can Do It!

Regarding Deng Xin’s murmuring, Shen Fei had no idea about it.

Even if he had known, he would have pretended not to hear it.

However, Deng Xin held no resentment toward Shen Fei’s silence; on the contrary, his heart was filled with immense gratitude.

“Mr. Shen, no matter what, I want to thank you on behalf of those brothers!” Deng Xin said.

“There’s no need to thank me! It was you who trained hard in the army, defending the country. After retiring, you deserve some honor. This is what you have earned, no need to thank me!” Shen Fei said in a calm voice.

After a pause, he suddenly added, “Deng Xin, what do you think about training them using the army’s methods?”

“Huh? Using the army’s training methods? Mr. Shen, those are much more intense than regular training!” Deng Xin was astonished.

“Exactly! The intensity is what makes it effective! It doesn’t really matter. We’ll have two teams: the ones who can handle the training will join the elite group, and those who can’t will join the regular team. The salary will be slightly different since they’re serving different groups!” Shen Fei said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Deng Xin felt confused.

“Mr. Shen, those brothers may have retired, but compared to ordinary people, their combat skills are still strong. Why continue training them, and with the army’s methods?” Deng Xin asked.

Shen Fei was not surprised by this question.

“Because I want a world-class security consultancy!” he said with determination.

A few simple words revealed Shen Fei’s ambitions and goals.

“I want to dominate the domestic market.”

“And the international market as well! If we’re going to do it, let’s aim to be the strongest and the largest!”

Deng Xin’s heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He suddenly remembered a similar company abroad — Blackwater, a renowned security consultancy.

“No matter what, Deng Xin, my requirements are simple. Only with great ambition is it worth doing! Just train them using the army’s methods! Can we do that?” Shen Fei asked again.

Deng Xin swallowed hard.

“Mr. Shen, I can only say I’ll try my best!”

“Deng Xin, I want you to say ‘yes, we can!’ If you can’t do it, then there’s no point in setting up this company!” Shen Fei frowned and said.

“In this country, is there any kind of security company that can’t be found?” Shen Fei added.

“Alright, Mr. Shen, we can do it!” Deng Xin gritted his teeth and replied.

“Good! Then I think we’ve reached a consensus!” Shen Fei said with a faint smile.

“Now, the first thing we need to do is scout for a location! You go ahead and find a suitable place. Once you tell me, we’ll take the land! I’ll advance you thirty million. If you need anything, feel free to purchase it! Remember, I want it to be exactly like the army, even stricter!”

Deng Xin was stunned upon hearing this and then laughed bitterly.

“Mr. Shen, thirty million, not thirty yuan, and you trust me this much?”

“Yes, thirty million, what’s the problem? In a year or two, you won’t even care about thirty million. You’ll probably be looking at three hundred million!” Shen Fei said meaningfully.

What he wanted to build was a top-tier security consultancy company that could stand at the pinnacle of the world.

Once that happens, Deng Xin would undoubtedly become an essential member of his management team. At that point, Deng Xin wouldn’t care about thirty million or even three hundred million.

“Mr. Shen, you’re really overestimating me! When I first got a call from Old Zhong, I just wanted to make a living and do my part to repay that family. I never thought about anything else!” Deng Xin said with helplessness in his voice.

Shen Fei nodded at his words but did not comment further.

After Deng Xin spoke, he seemed to remember something, and after a pause, he asked in confusion, “Mr. Shen, you asked me to look for land, but what about your own security?”

“Don’t worry about me! I know a little self-defense! A few people won’t be able to get close to me! Don’t worry! Besides, there’s Yuan Song!” Shen Fei jokingly responded.

This lighthearted remark eased the atmosphere in the car. Although Deng Xin was surprised by Shen Fei’s confidence in handling a few people, he didn’t ask any further questions out of habit.

“Alright, Mr. Shen!”

When they arrived at Yunhe Villa, Shen Fei went directly into his study to continue working on the planning and design for the Luohushan project.

There was only a bit left to complete, but Shen Fei didn’t slack off.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these two days, Shen Jiayue, who had transferred to Weideli Kindergarten, no longer mentioned the Big Windmill Kindergarten.

Every day, when she came home from school, she would talk the most about her experiences at the new kindergarten. This made both Shen Fei and Han Xinyan very pleased.

Actually, regardless of whether Shen Jiayue liked the new kindergarten or not, Shen Fei would never allow her to return to the Big Windmill Kindergarten, even if someone like Mo Xiang was secretly protecting her.

Two days later, after transferring all the design and planning materials for the Luohushan project into a USB drive, Shen Fei called Duan Guxiang, Hu Yuantai, and Jiang Tiancheng together.

At the Z.G.C. restaurant.

“Bro Fei!!!”

Upon seeing Shen Fei, the three of them immediately stood up respectfully.

This scene immediately became the most eye-catching moment in the restaurant.

Shen Fei waved his hand and said, “No need for this! Sit down!”

The three of them, now completely obedient to Shen Fei’s commands, sat down without thinking.

“Bro Fei, isn’t this like the saying ‘speak of the devil and the devil appears’? We were just about to contact you, and here you are!” Jiang Tiancheng said.

“What happened?” Shen Fei asked.

“Luohushan seems to be making progress! The official auction will take place in about two weeks! All the paperwork is ready and has been submitted to the authorities! We should receive the invitation soon!” Duan Guxiang reported.

“Just pay attention to the details! Looking at the current resources of Luohushan, there probably won’t be many competitors at the auction! It should be an easy win for us!” Shen Fei said with a calm expression.

Then, he took out the USB drive.

“Bro Fei?”

Upon seeing the USB drive, the three of them looked at Shen Fei with confusion.

“This USB contains the design and planning for the Luohushan project. I worked with several people and gathered many examples to finalize it. Once it’s revealed, it will definitely be popular! It’s the latest and most cutting-edge, so make sure to take a good look!” Shen Fei said candidly.

In fact, all the content inside was created by him, but he didn’t say so.

“Wow, Bro Fei, you work fast! The planning is already done, and we haven’t even gotten our hands on the land yet!” Jiang Tiancheng smiled.

Shen Fei didn’t respond to that.

“As for the next steps, you can handle it. Once we acquire the Luohushan land, I’ll go recruit General Manager Jiang from Qiankun Group! She’s an expert in real estate!”

“General Manager Jiang? The one known as the tough-as-nails lady in real estate? Bro Fei, do you think she’ll come? After what happened last time, she might hate us!” Jiang Tiancheng said with a sigh.

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Chapter 322: Unjustified but Unyielding!

“Not sure! But how will we know unless we try? She must have been furious about the Li Jia Zhuang incident last time! After all, she was still the president of Qiankun Group at the time, and as the head, she should protect her position. It’s understandable that she was angry after we rejected her!” Shen Fei smiled faintly.

“Boss Fei, that Jiang Rou is well-known in the real estate industry! When the former president of Qiankun Group, Qian Dasheng, tried to poach Jiang Rou, he invested a lot of effort! Moreover, over the years, Jiang Rou has achieved so much for Qiankun Group. Not just us, but many companies have wanted her, yet no one has been able to poach her! Given this situation, do we still stand a chance?” Duan Guxiang frowned.

“Hmm! I’ve looked into it! But after dealing with Jiang Rou a few times, I believe I still have a chance of success!” Shen Fei smiled lightly.

“If we really manage to poach Jiang Rou, then our Xinyue Group will be a huge winner!”

Hearing Shen Fei say this, Duan Guxiang unexpectedly felt a surge of confidence.

Shen Fei, however, didn’t dwell on this topic and turned his gaze to Jiang Tiancheng.

“Tiancheng, I still have to thank you for helping with Yueyue’s school transfer!”

“Boss Fei, there’s no need to mention it. Besides, I didn’t do much. It was Grandpa who played the crucial role! Whether it was me or not, if you told my old man, he would’ve found someone to help you right away!” Jiang Tiancheng waved his hand and seemed unwilling to continue talking about it. He quickly changed the subject, “Is the little girl adjusting well to her new kindergarten?”

“Of course! This little girl, every day after school, comes back and insists on telling me and her mom all about what happened at the new kindergarten!” Shen Fei smiled faintly when talking about her.

“Is anyone bullying her?” Jiang Tiancheng asked.

“Bully her? Of course not! As soon as she arrived at school, she made friends with the little grandson of Secretary Yu! Together, I think they’re more likely to bully others than be bullied!” Shen Fei responded.

“That’s good! As long as no one bullies her, it’s fine! And if anyone dares to bully her, let Yueyue beat them up! Even that Yu Haoxuan, if he dares to bully Yueyue, we can’t let Secretary Yu take advantage of us!” Jiang Tiancheng said cheerfully.

“Look at you, getting more and more ridiculous! If Yu Haoxuan bullies Yueyue, what are you going to do? Go ask Secretary Yu for justice? Besides, do you think Yu Haoxuan could bully Yueyue?” Hu Yuantai rolled his eyes at Jiang Tiancheng.

“Why not? That kid, I can tell, looks pretty naughty! Let Secretary Yu manage him!” Jiang Tiancheng responded unconvincingly.

“Tsk, I think after you talk to Secretary Yu, the old man will probably throw you out of the house!” Hu Yuantai teased with a smile.

Then he changed the subject, “Boss Fei, are you satisfied with Mo Xiang, Zhao Ran, and Yuan Song following you?”

Shen Fei gave Hu Yuantai a meaningful look upon hearing this.

“Naturally, I’m a thousand times satisfied!”

The look made Hu Yuantai’s heart skip a beat, and he regretted his words, wishing he could slap himself.

He really had no filter, and he had just walked into a trap!

However, Shen Fei didn’t continue this topic. Instead, he brought up another matter.

“Yuantai, can you get me some domestic Hongqi bulletproof cars?”

“Whoa, didn’t expect that! You’re pretty impressive!” Jiang Tiancheng exclaimed in disbelief upon hearing Shen Fei.

Hu Yuantai’s face flashed with unease but quickly returned to normal, smiling and saying, “Well, it’s all thanks to my relatives! My big aunt works as an executive at Hongqi!”

His relative, he revealed, was his aunt.

“Boss Fei, why are you interested in buying them?” Hu Yuantai asked, confused.

“It’s for safety, right? Get four bulletproof cars, and eight regular Hongqi electric cars!” Shen Fei replied.

“Alright! This is a small matter! I’ll contact my relative and get it arranged! I’ll have them delivered directly to Shenzhen!” Hu Yuantai said.

“Good! Once it’s done, just give me the detailed bill! Don’t even think about paying for it, unless you want me to cancel the order!” Shen Fei quickly added.

Hu Yuantai could only nod.

He had earned over 10 billion following Shen Fei, and he knew that Shen Fei’s wealth far surpassed his.

The money for the cars wasn’t an issue for Shen Fei, but Hu Yuantai had hoped to repay Shen Fei’s kindness, only to be rejected directly.

“Boss Fei, if you insist, I’ll follow your instructions!” Hu Yuantai said helplessly.

“Tiancheng, little Tiancheng, do you think me and Lao Duan can get one too?” Jiang Tiancheng coquettishly looked at Hu Yuantai.

Hu Yuantai shuddered, then shoved Jiang Tiancheng away, “Get lost! Can you stop being so disgusting? Do you even need one?”

“…”

Jiang Tiancheng’s face fell.

He felt like he was being insulted, but he had no proof!

Once they finished discussing what needed to be said, the atmosphere between the three became lively.

Soon, the exquisite dishes they had ordered were brought to the table.

As the three enjoyed their food, a phone ring suddenly broke the cozy moment.

Shen Fei took out his phone and quickly pressed the answer button when he saw the caller ID.

“Mr. Ji!” Shen Fei said.

“Boss Shen, do you have time tonight?” Ji Jian’s loud voice came through the phone.

Before Shen Fei could respond, Ji Jian continued, “I’ve already spoken with the Beijing Research Institute. They’ve agreed to fully support us! I’ve also found a semiconductor tech company to acquire, and the research institute has sent people to negotiate. Once you’re there, you can finalize the deal!”

Ji Jian wasted no time, directly explaining the purpose of his call.

“Hmm, and then?” Shen Fei replied flatly.

“Now that everything is nearly settled, it’s time for us to head to Beijing! We need to check the environment and discuss the specifics! Sometimes, we’ll still need the research institute’s help. The other party has also attached great importance to this! So, this trip is very necessary!” Ji Jian said enthusiastically.

“Then why did you ask if I’m free tonight?” Shen Fei asked, confused.

If it was as he suspected, wasn’t this a bit rushed?

“I’ve already booked a flight for tonight! Boss Shen, this matter can’t wait! Starting early is beneficial for everyone! When we get to Beijing, we’ll rest for the night and meet with the research institute people the next day!” Ji Jian said.

“Tsk, Mr. Ji, are you so sure I have time tonight?” Shen Fei said with a playful tone.

“I’m not sure, but I believe Boss Shen will be eager to see me start working soon!” Ji Jian laughed heartily.

Shen Fei had no response to this.

“Alright, then tonight it is! Give me the address, and I’ll come pick you up!” Shen Fei said.

“Good!”

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Chapter 323: Profit Split of 80/20?

“Fei Brother, where are you planning to go?”

After seeing Shen Fei hang up the phone, Jiang Tiancheng finally voiced his curiosity.

“Beijing!” Shen Fei casually said two words.

The moment they heard this, the three of them were taken aback.

“Fei Brother, what are you going to Beijing for?” Jiang Tiancheng asked cautiously.

However, Shen Fei waved his hand and smiled faintly.

“Don’t ask so many questions for now! The answer will be revealed slowly later.”

“Hiss, Fei Brother, I can tell you’re planning something big!” Jiang Tiancheng gasped in awe, his curiosity growing more intense.

Shen Fei simply smiled and did not address Jiang Tiancheng’s confusion.

“Tiancheng, how come I didn’t realize you’re so nosy?” Hu Yuantai teased, glancing at Jiang Tiancheng.

“Tsk, I’m just asking out of concern for Fei Brother! And besides, you can’t say you’re not curious, can you?” Jiang Tiancheng shot back without any kindness.

“Alright, alright! You two can keep that curiosity to yourselves for now!” Shen Fei said.

Twenty minutes later.

The four of them finished a meal worth 100,000 yuan.

Jiang Tiancheng, Hu Yuantai, and Duan Guxiang left with their USB drives, and Shen Fei drove to XinYue Group once again.

Upon arriving at the general manager’s office…

“I was just about to call you, and here you are!” Han Xinyan smiled upon seeing Shen Fei.

“Today, I got an unexpected phone call!”

Shen Fei immediately thought of Han Xinyan’s troublesome mother but saw that Han Xinyan didn’t seem upset. So he directly asked,

“A phone call? Who was it from?”

“Not long ago, the head of Clarins’ domestic division called me!” Han Xinyan said.

“Mm? What did they say? Are they looking to invest? Or maybe planning to acquire our company?” Shen Fei laughed.

“Neither! It seems like they’ve set their sights on our scar cream formula! They want us to share it with them. They also produce similar products, and the profits would be split 80/20!” Han Xinyan said with a cheerful tone.

Shen Fei, hearing this, could not help but laugh in amusement,

“80/20? We get 80, and they get 20?”

“How could that be? Reverse the order!” Han Xinyan, her smile disappearing, said seriously.

“Tsk, do they think we’re idiots?” Shen Fei said with a scoff.

“Exactly! They said they noticed we have no plans for overseas exports, so they came up with this idea. They want us to focus on the domestic market for now, and leave the overseas market to them. When we’re ready to enter the international market, they’ll step back without affecting our share!” Han Xinyan continued, her brows furrowed deeply.

Upon hearing this, Shen Fei was in disbelief, his tone sarcastic,

“Is this for real? Do they really think we’ll fall for this?”

“Right? They suggested that we first focus on domestic markets, and they’ll handle the international ones. When we’re ready to go global, they’ll step aside without making any impact on our market share!” Han Xinyan said.

Shen Fei, after hearing this, let out a laugh.

“Well, there’s no way we need that! With the effectiveness of our scar cream, we don’t need any marketing. We’ll dominate the market without it!”

Han Xinyan spoke with extreme confidence and added boldly,

“I knew you’d react this way! I rejected them right away, without hesitation!”

At hearing this, Shen Fei was pleased and said,

“I don’t care if it’s Clarins or Estée Lauder! They want to share our scar cream formula? That’s impossible! The formula means everything to us. Nobody understands its value more than we do! They might say all this, but do they really think those foreign brands will just hand over the international market to us? No way! If that formula leaks, the consequences for XinYue Group would be catastrophic! Everything we’ve built so far could fall apart! So, Ah Yan, from now on, if any brand tries to make such a request, immediately refuse them! If I didn’t have this product, they’d probably laugh at us, calling it wishful thinking!”

“Got it! I just felt they might not give up easily, so I thought I’d prepare mentally for it!”

Han Xinyan softly said.

Not wanting to discuss this further, she quickly changed the subject.

“Why did you come to the company at this time?”

“Of course, I missed my little wife!” Shen Fei said teasingly.

“Tsk, I think you’re only here because you have something to discuss. You never come otherwise!” Han Xinyan pouted, amused.

“Who knows me better than my wife?” Shen Fei smiled, continuing, “Ji Jian has news. He wants me to fly to Beijing with him tonight! We’ll rest for the night and meet with the research institute people tomorrow! The photolithography machine project is getting more attention from the officials. Also, they’ve already started negotiating to acquire a semiconductor company. Now, they want me to go over there and make the final decision.”

“The speed of things is too fast!” Han Xinyan was stunned.

“Isn’t it? But Ji Jian said it’s better to act fast. Both the officials and we want this to get moving as soon as possible! And delaying might cause complications, especially with the situation in the US still uncertain!” Shen Fei said as he walked over and affectionately put his arm around Han Xinyan’s shoulders.

“Ah, I see!”

Han Xinyan took a moment to process and quickly added, “Then I’ll leave work early this afternoon and pack your luggage!”

“Oh, and take all the funds from the account. We don’t need that much for the scar cream, but if you’re going to acquire a company, you’ll need a substantial amount, won’t you?”

Hearing this, Shen Fei shook his head slightly.

“No need for that! We have enough money, and we’re not short on funds for this.”

Seeing how serious Shen Fei was, Han Xinyan didn’t press any further.

After a brief, affectionate moment between them, Han Xinyan suddenly slapped her thigh.

“I almost forgot! Just now, my alma mater, Shenzhen University, called! They’re celebrating their 70th anniversary next month on the 20th, and they want us to attend as a show of support. What do you think?”

“I don’t think it’s necessary! No need to join circles we don’t belong to!” Shen Fei said nonchalantly.

“Mm! I think so too! I’ll just find a reason to decline later!” Han Xinyan nodded in agreement.

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Chapter 324: The Trip to Beijing!

As night fell, Shen Fei finished packing his business trip luggage.

After a brief farewell to the young girl, Shen Fei began his first business trip since his rebirth.

Deng Xin drove him to the location sent by Ji Jian, and after meeting with Ji Jian, they quickly made their way to the airport.

After a three-hour flight, the two finally breathed in fresh air at Beijing’s airport.

Upon exiting the airport, they were picked up by someone sent by the research institute.

The all-inclusive service made Shen Fei marvel.

“Mr. Ji, the research institute really goes above and beyond in their hospitality!” Shen Fei remarked.

“Indeed! The photolithography machine project is too urgent. This barrier has remained for ten years without any breakthroughs, and with the US eyeing it, we can’t be too careful,” Ji Jian replied candidly.

“Tsk, then I guess I’m enjoying the benefits by following Mr. Ji!” Shen Fei joked.

“Don’t joke, Mr. Shen! By the way, Mr. Shen, calling me Mr. Ji sounds too formal, doesn’t it? What should you call me instead?” Ji Jian hesitated before asking.

After a pause, he chuckled, “But please don’t call me ‘Engineer Ji.’ I’m neither as benevolent as Ji Gong nor as skilled as a technician!”

“Hahaha, then I’ll just call you Old Ji!” Shen Fei laughed.

“Okay!”

As they chatted, the car gradually arrived at the building where the research institute had arranged accommodations for them.

After entering the building, the two headed upstairs and, after settling in, it was already past midnight.

Shen Fei said a quick “good night” to his wife and daughter before falling into a deep sleep.

The next day.

After breakfast, Ji Jian officially took Shen Fei into Beijing’s top research institute.

Upon seeing the layout and environment, Shen Fei was struck by an overwhelming sense of familiarity.

The sights before him merged with memories from his past life.

In his previous life, he had invested a significant amount of funds in the institute.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences frequently invited him to visit their research facilities, and he had participated in many activities.

However, the time period in his past life was about ten years earlier.

Though the scene before him didn’t have the same futuristic feel as his past memories, it still exuded a serious and respectful atmosphere.

When Shen Fei and Ji Jian stepped out of the car, they were immediately greeted by a crowd of people, including researchers and senior management of the institute.

“Ji, you’ve finally returned to bring honor to the country!” Several elderly professors rushed forward, visibly excited.

“Professor Xiong, Professor Du, Professor Jia, it’s been so long since we’ve seen each other!” Ji Jian said with a sense of nostalgia.

He then patted Shen Fei on the shoulder and smiled, introducing him: “Professor Xiong, Professor Du, Professor Jia, this is Mr. Shen Fei, the one we discussed. You should be familiar with the details.”

“Mr. Shen, these three are important figures in the Chinese Academy of Sciences: Professor Xiong, Professor Du, and Professor Jia.”

After hearing Ji Jian’s introduction, Shen Fei wasn’t shy and greeted them warmly: “Hello, Professor Xiong, Professor Du, Professor Jia!”

“Mr. Shen, we should be the ones thanking you! Without you, this project wouldn’t have progressed so smoothly!” The three professors said sincerely.

They then surrounded Shen Fei, kindly inviting him to go inside.

Thus, in front of everyone’s eyes, Shen Fei, the “nouveau riche,” had his moment of glory, surrounded by academic giants and respected by the senior leadership of the research institute.

In the conference room, the door closed, and the meeting began, lasting for a full three hours.

After lunch and a short rest, they returned to the conference room, where the meeting continued until sunset.

By the end of the day, everything about the future research plans, the company acquisitions, Ji Jian’s investigation into the photolithography machine, and the division of shares in the newly acquired company had been discussed thoroughly.

As for these matters, Shen Fei had no objections and wasn’t worried about being deceived.

The meeting went smoothly, and Shen Fei signed the contract with the Chinese Academy of Sciences on the spot.

No one could predict that, from this day forward, China’s technological advancement would begin quietly.

The leader driving the progress of science and technology turned out to be a so-called “tycoon” in the eyes of online users!

Although calling him a “tycoon” wasn’t entirely accurate.

After all, “tycoons” typically referred to those who were poorly educated, suddenly became wealthy, and lacked ambition.

But Shen Fei was different. He was a graduate of a prestigious university who had merely faced one failed entrepreneurial attempt and started going downhill afterward.

Now, he had regained his confidence and created the miraculous scar-healing ointment product. How could anyone call him a “tycoon”?

Yet, no one knew that, before this project began, the government had conducted a thorough investigation into Shen Fei’s background.

For two full days, anyone involved was deeply curious about Shen Fei’s past.

From his childhood in an orphanage to his middle school and university days, everything about him was uncovered and discussed.

Only after these discussions was Shen Fei confirmed as the investor and partner.

After all, the photolithography machine was of great importance.

Given Ji Jian’s sensitive status, if not for these investigations, Shen Fei would never have been selected.

With the US threatening behind the scenes, Shen Fei was the best choice.

As for Shen Fei, he didn’t know this. Even if he did, he wouldn’t have minded.

Because, in the end, this was simply how things were!

If Ji Jian didn’t have such political issues, such an opportunity wouldn’t have landed in Shen Fei’s lap.

Originally, Shen Fei thought this trip might take three to five days to finalize everything.

But to his surprise, everything was wrapped up in just one day.

The discussions were completed, and the necessary procedures were followed through.

Next came the company acquisition.

With the research institute’s involvement, everything proceeded smoothly.

The company, with over ten years of history in the photolithography sector in Beijing, had a strong background but was still doomed to bankruptcy.

Whether the CEO liked it or not, the best solution was to sell the company.

With the help of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shen Fei, the acquisition was an easy process.

In less than three days, Shen Fei successfully acquired the company for six billion yuan and completed the company’s name change.

It was now officially called Xin Yue Technology Development Co., Ltd.!

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Chapter 325: Why Not Enjoy It?

In Beijing, within the tech park that had been established for years, inside the office building now renamed Xin Yue Technology Development Co., Ltd., the atmosphere of the company, which had always been shrouded in unease and gloom, suddenly became lively.

The employees, who had been nervous and fearful, sighed in relief.

They had all prepared themselves for unemployment and the process of finding new jobs.

But life is unpredictable. Who would have thought that this company would be acquired?

Even more surprising, the acquirer was none other than Shen Fei, the CEO of Scar Healing Ointment, a company completely unrelated to the semiconductor field, but currently thriving in the emerging industry!

Not only that, but he had also cleared the wages that hadn’t been paid for the past two months in one go!

This series of actions reignited hope among the employees for the company.

However, at the same time, many employees also felt uneasy about their future.

After all, they knew better than anyone that this industry burned through money.

That was the least of their concerns.

The key issue was that, even with so much money invested, there was no guarantee of a corresponding return.

There were countless failed examples of this, and the most vivid and convincing ones were their own.

The previous owner had invested for years without seeing any hope, and even the profits were minimal.

Otherwise, why would a new owner have come in?

They say new managers always bring enthusiasm, and though the new owner had provided more, everyone knew that in such a money-burning industry, how long could he really last?

“I don’t think Mr. Shen understands much about this industry!”

“Regardless, now that the new owner is here, at least we can relax! Our wages have finally been paid!”

“I don’t know how long Mr. Shen can last, but with how popular Scar Healing Ointment is, I think he’ll last longer!”

“True! Scar Healing Ointment is so popular! But no matter how popular, if this industry keeps losing money and you keep investing, anyone would be overwhelmed, right?”

“Tsk, you’ve all seen that side of it! But aren’t you curious? How did a skincare mogul suddenly decide to enter our field?”

Before long, various discussions began to spread.

Just two days ago, they found out that the company they worked for was being acquired.

Today, they learned that the acquirer was none other than Shen Fei, the CEO of the now-popular Scar Healing Ointment!

As a result, their focus gradually shifted from the company itself to speculations about Shen Fei’s personal matters.

At this moment, Shen Fei, the center of the company’s public discourse, was sitting on the sofa in the CEO’s office.

Next to him sat a middle-aged woman with short hair, looking efficient and in her thirties.

She was Hu Fei’er, a small shareholder in the company and also the vice president.

Despite the change of ownership, Hu Fei’er had chosen to stay with the company and follow Shen Fei.

Shen Fei greatly admired this woman.

She graduated from a prestigious university in Beijing, was recruited by a state-owned enterprise, and had worked as the general manager of a renowned company. During her tenure, she had won numerous domestic and international awards.

Such honors were countless, and Shen Fei had heard about them in the past few days.

Although he didn’t know about Hu Fei’er’s past, he was very clear about her future.

In his previous life, although he had never directly worked with Hu Fei’er, anyone who knew the high-tech field would certainly be familiar with her name.

Any company she worked for would undoubtedly become a prominent player within a few years.

Such achievements had made Hu Fei’er a legend in the industry.

However, what surprised Shen Fei was that before she became famous, her environment had been quite different!

“Mr. Shen, are you not planning to make any changes to the company structure or systems?”

Rather than fawning over Shen Fei because he was the new owner, Hu Fei’er asked in a professional manner.

“Ms. Hu, if I were to make significant changes in the areas you mentioned, would you be willing?” Shen Fei asked with interest.

“Mr. Shen, you are the company’s largest shareholder, with more than 85% of the shares. If you want to make changes, it must be because something is wrong. I’ll withhold judgment and make adjustments based on the situation,” Hu Fei’er replied frankly.

Hearing this, Shen Fei smiled helplessly and said,

“In that case, there’s nothing that needs changing. As the former general manager, you must know this company better than I do! From what I’ve learned, Ms. Hu, you’re capable! You’re someone who can handle problems!”

“Mr. Shen, you’re overpraising me!” Hu Fei’er smiled.

“Ms. Hu, you misunderstand. This is not praise; this is trust! I hold 85% of the company’s shares, so I’m the rightful boss. You only hold 5%, and if I wanted to, even if you were unwilling, the research institute would find a way to transfer your shares to me! After all, as the former general manager of the company, whether I want them or not is entirely up to me! But I haven’t done that, because I trust you! You’re outstanding, a rare talent! I was even worried that you might be dissatisfied and resign on your own!”

Shen Fei took a sip from his cup and said solemnly.

Hu Fei’er, upon hearing this, quietly looked at Shen Fei for a while.

“Mr. Shen, I thank you for your trust in me! Now, I can give you a clear answer!”

“The photolithography research project is something I’ve always considered a key tech development project! Let me put it this way, unless Mr. Shen can’t withstand the endless investment, I won’t be leaving! After all, if such a technological product is developed, it will be globally recognized! So, why would I leave?”

After hearing Hu Fei’er’s response, Shen Fei nodded in satisfaction.

Hu Fei’er continued,

“Mr. Shen, what should we do next? You’ve acquired a semiconductor company and hired Ji Jian to work on the photolithography machine. This can’t be kept under wraps for long. The US will probably know about it soon!”

“So what if they know? What can they do to us? If we’re not afraid of foreign countries, why should we fear our own? I’m not afraid of the US. I’ve hired Ji Jian and will be investing the funds for him to research the photolithography machine! Once this news breaks, I’ll be praised by everyone! Why wouldn’t I embrace that?” Shen Fei replied with a faint smile.

“…”

Upon hearing this, Hu Fei’er clearly didn’t expect such an answer from Shen Fei.