<h4>Chapter 40: Acquiring the Qu Group</h4>


    <h4><strong>Trantor: </strong>Nyoi-Bo Studio <strong> Editor: </strong>Nyoi-Bo Studio</h4>


    From the Shang family’s old mansion, Shang Yan received an emergency call from Shang Xinchen and hurriedly drove back.


    He pushed his wheelchair into the living room and saw Shang Liqing sitting on the sofa with her arms crossed. There was no sign of Shang Xinchen around.


    Shang Yan frowned and wanted to ask about what was going on, but Shang Liqing spoke first, “I asked him to call you back.”


    “Second brother, what are you thinking? What medicine did Qu Xiao give you to make you abandon your principles and help her?”


    Shang Liqing received a call from Qu Qi and found out everything that had happened in the Qu Group recently.


    She had been educated in an elite school since she was young and had a clear understanding of the undercurrents in the business world. Shang Liqing naturally understood that everything was a trap for the Qu family. She ran to Shang Yan’s side impatiently and said, “Don’t be fooled by her! Qu Xiao is taking advantage of you! Don’t be fooled by her!”


    Shang Yan looked at her coldly, his eyes filled with disappointment as he said, “It must be because I usually pamper you too much.”


    “The Shang Group will be able to use the least amount of investment to obtain the government-supported project. At the same time, we will be able to acquire a lot of shares of the Qu Group, bing thergest shareholder of the Qu Group. Then, we will be able to make all decisions for thepany. This can help the Shang Group open up new areas. What is Qu Xiao deceiving me about?”


    “Shang Liqing, do you really think I am such a stupid manager? That I would be taken advantage of and not know about it?”


    Shang Yan’s tone was extremely serious. Shang Liqing was at a loss for words. She suddenly realized that her second brother seemed to have known or even participated in all of this?


    Shang Liqing took two deep breaths and retorted unwillingly, “Qu Xiao’s heart is vicious.”


    “How many projects did she help Ling Chi steal in the past? Second Brother, how could you forget all of this? A woman like her who doesn’t know self-respect will sooner orter harm you. She’ll cheat on you and find other wild men, and you’ll be aughingstock to everyone!”


    “I’m trying to help you! Second brother, I’m your biological sister. You would listen to outsiders but not me?”


    Shang Yan’s eyes darkened. He red at Shang Liqing coldly, “Watch your words.”


    “Qu Xiao is my wife. You should call her sister-inw, and not speak bad about her!”


    Shang Yan turned around and left. Shang liqing stomped her feet and shouted at his back, “You will definitely regret it!”


    ...


    The next day at noon, in the Qu Group’s meeting room.


    All the shareholders looked nervously at the door, as if they were waiting for someone.


    Mr. Qu pped the meeting table in frustration. The Qu Group’s capital chain hadpletely broken. The loanpany came to the Qu Group building to get their coteral. Mr. Qu had no choice but to hand over 15% of his shares ording to the contract. At the same time, he epted the Shang Group’s proposal to acquire their project and handed over the management rights to Shang Yan.


    Today was Shang Yan’s first day taking over the Qu Group. Mr. Qu’s thoughts wereplicated, and he fantasized about negotiating with him for two years. He wanted to use his mortgage to buy back Shang Yan’s shares after the project was sessfullypleted.


    Mr. Qu’s beautiful dream was shattered the moment Shang Yan entered the room.


    Li pushed Shang Yan into the meeting room. Mr. Qu stood up and gave up the main seat, wanting to let him sit down.


    Shang Yan had an awe-inspiring and terrifying aura. His gaze swept across everyone. “I am not in charge of all the affairs of the Qu Group. I will introduce you to the new CEO and General Manager of the Qu Group...”


    He waved his hand and pointed at the door. Qu Xiao appeared in everyone’s line of sight wearing a fiery red suit.


    She tilted her head and looked at Mr. Qu. She waved her hand to greet him and introduced herself. “Hello, I am Qu Xiao. Please give me your guidance.”


    The meeting room was silent. All eyes were focused on Mr. Qu and Qu Xiao, thinking about what was going on.


    Mr. Qu suddenly understood what was going on. His eyes were red as he rushed towards Qu Xiao and cursed, “Unfilial daughter! This was all nned by you. You and Shang Yan joined hands to lie to me! I’m going to sue you. I’m going to expose all your bad deeds!”


    Qu Xiao walked to Shang Yan’s side. She sat on the main seat and used her hand to touch the CEO’s crystal namete.


    “I’m sorry, the transfer of shares and the loan contract were signed by you personally. They have legal force. If you want to me someone, you can only me yourself for not knowing better back then. Now, I hold 25% of the Qu Group’s shares. I’m thergest shareholder. You’d better fix your attitude when speaking to me.”


    Qu Xiao’s eyes were cold as she looked at him. Shang Yan sat quietly behind her. It was obvious that the Shang Group would be her backer and support her.