novelzi Chapter 99: 'Caught in the Trap”
Chapter 99: 'Caught in the Trap”
Chapter 99
While Li Xiaoya and Qin Sui were enjoying "global cuisine" in the cafeteria, Wei Wenjuan was being led by Zhou General to meet his college classmate.
Zhou General's college classmate had been full of ambition when he first graduated, which was why he had invested money to start a company with Zhou. However, due to unfortunate family circumstances, he first lost his gravely ill father, and then his ailing mother.
After suffering such blows, although he hadn't sold all his shares, he had lost his drive and no longer cared to involve himself in company affairs. Of course, even if he did get involved, it wouldn't have made much difference.
President Liu, relying on his long-standing industry experience, had ways of making money that weren't entirely above board, but were undeniably effective. With this 2-against-2 situation, Zhou General found himself constantly at a disadvantage.
"This gentleman would like to buy some shares from you," Zhou General introduced Wei Wenjuan to his old classmate.
That was about all he could say in introduction, given that Zhou General himself didn't know much about Wei's identity.
Wei Wenjuan had initially been reluctant to meet strangers, mainly because he didn't want people to look at his legs with surprise and curiosity.
But now, seeing the man across from him, with his dejected, self-destructive appearance, seemingly detached from the world... he wasn't so different from Wei himself.
Wei Wenjuan suddenly felt desensitized.
"My surname is Wei," he said, taking the initiative.
The man across from him slowly shook his head and said, "Zhou Qiang, you know I don't spend much. I've barely touched the dividends I've received over the past few years. I'm not in dire need of money now. Besides, I've come to understand that some things can't be held onto, and money can't hold onto them either."
Zhou General said, "What if I need you to do me this favor?"
The man showed a hesitant expression.
At this point, Wei Wenjuan glanced around the room and asked, "Are you married?"
The man nodded.
Wei Wenjuan asked in a slow tone, "Is your daughter ill? Or..."
The man looked offended, "I'm sorry, please leave."
Zhou General was somewhat taken aback, "Is this true? Tell me, Liyuan!"
The man kept a stern face and remained silent.
Wei Wenjuan, however, put himself in the man's shoes and suddenly realized why his attitude was so unusual.
Wei Wenjuan's tone became even more gentle, "Your parents passed away in middle age, and now your daughter is ill. Is it some kind of rare disease? This makes people around you wonder if your family is being punished for something..."
The man's face suddenly changed, "Shut up! Both of you, get out! Zhou Qiang, it was only out of respect for you that I..."
Wei Wenjuan interrupted him firmly, "I'm not mocking you, why are you so agitated? People say the same things about my family."
The man's anger instantly subsided, as if doused with a bucket of ice water, falling into complete silence.
"Our family was just middle-class to begin with. It was only because we invested in the right industry with Zhou Qiang after graduation that we've accumulated what we have today. The cost of a vacation in Australia would be simple for me, but long-term residence for medical treatment isn't just about various expenses. The main issue is that we don't know anyone there. If we were cheated, we'd have nowhere to turn for help. I can handle hardship, but my daughter can't..."
Wei Wenjuan had never been so certain and passionate before. He waved his hand generously, "What are you afraid of? I can arrange all of this for you. I may not be able to do much in China, but abroad..."
Wei Wenjuan's eyes, which had been dull for years, now sparkled with life: "That's my territory."
Zhou General was stunned.
So... who exactly was this man? How could he make such grand promises!
The matter of the share transfer was finally settled.
The man agreed to retain only 1% of his shares, transferring the rest to Wei Wenjuan.
Although it was just a meeting at home, it gave Wei Wenjuan a long-lost sense of achievement from a successful negotiation.
The gloom brought by his leg disability could no longer obscure that sharp light.
He called Li Xiaoya almost immediately.
"Uncle has half the job done here!"
"Uncle is so amazing," Li Xiaoya praised in a soft voice on the other end of the phone.
It was just a child's praise, but it meant more than anything else in the world.
Wei Wenjuan thought to himself, to hell with it! Why should he fixate on his father's praise and special treatment in the future?
Isn't it enough that little Xiaoya thinks I'm a good uncle!
Zhou General said beside him, "I should be done soon on my end too."
After saying this, Zhou General turned and called President Liu, urging him, "Has President Liu finished reading that notification? If you don't intend to purchase, please let me know as soon as possible."
President Liu on the other end furrowed his brow tightly.
Why such a rush?
There must be something fishy going on here!
President Liu's tone didn't betray any of his suspicions. Instead, he said with a smile, "Oh my, why the sudden decision to sell shares? I've always had a non-interference policy regarding your actions, but for the sake of the company's interests... who do you plan to sell to? If it's convenient, why don't you arrange for us to meet at the company?"
Zhou General hesitated for a moment before saying, "Alright."
I hope you don't fall out of your chair when you see him.
At school.
Li Xiaoya put away her phone, thinking, hmm, good little kids get rewards. So what should she reward uncle with?