Mr. CEO, Spoil me 100 Percent! - Chapter 540

Chapter 540: Let Xinghe Handle This

 

In just a few days’ time, those shares were all gobbled up. This stirred up a media storm, stating that the Xi family was facing bankruptcy. The business legend in Hwa Xia was closing down!

Xi Empire deteriorated after such rumors. The workers lost their drive to work, a portion even started to prepare to jump ship. They didn’t wait until the bankruptcy to switch jobs because that would have been too competitive since the whole company would have been let loose. Therefore, they decided to leave earlier. The first wave of deserters caused a ripple of anxiety across the company.

Mubai’s accident had already caused a big blow to his father. Plus, he was already past retiring age, so he felt swamped suddenly throwing himself back into the business world. Facing pressure from all sides, the despair within him grew.

It was the same for the Xi family. A stubborn gloom had fallen over them like a veil, stripping them of their smiles.

Problems at the company only added to their stress. This was the product of Mubai’s painstaking labor, they wouldn’t be able to face him if the company failed. However, no matter how hard they struggled, things continued to deteriorate.

Watching the slow crumble of the business empire, Jiangsan felt deeply aggrieved. “Is this really the end for our Xi family?”

“Husband, we must power through somehow,” Mrs. Xi consoled him. Her son circling the gate of death, and her husband was surfeited with pressure. Mrs. Xi could feel her heart being torn open watching their suffering, but there was nothing a woman like her could do…

During the family meeting, the tired looking Grandfather Xi suddenly announced, “We have to get Xinghe’s help.”

Mr. and Mrs. Xi were dumbfounded.

“Dad, what do you mean by that?” Jiangsan was confused.

Grandfather Xi explained with determination, “I mean to hand the company over to Xinghe! She is more knowledgeable than us when it comes to computers; she might be able to save the company.”

Jiangsan retorted, “She might be a skilled computer expert, but that doesn’t mean she is good at managing a company. It’s not that I don’t believe in her, but she has no relevant experience, I’m afraid it’ll be too much for her.”

“Then, you will help her, plus I believe in her,” Grandfather Xi proclaimed. “Call her now and ask for her help. If she is willing to help, we’re willing to compensate in any way she wishes.”

Mr. and Mrs. Xi looked at one another and had decided there and then. They too knew about Xinghe’s capability, maybe she really could perform a miracle.

“I’ll call her now.” To his surprise, just as he proposed the request and even before he listed the compensation, Xinghe agreed.

“Xinghe, the company is not doing so well currently, it’s a full of problems. You have to consider this carefully, can your physical condition handle something like this?” Mr. Xi asked with concern.

“I’ll be fine. Don’t worry, I’ll figure out a way.”

“Alright, you can come to the company any time. I will support you no matter what.”

“Thank you, but for now, I need all the information, as much and as detailed as possible.”

“No problem, I will send a few workers to you now.”

After he hung up, Mr. Xi immediately called his secretary to his room.

He even had the most loyal, capable, and high-ranking workers go help Xinghe.

Very soon, they arrived at Xinghe’s house. One of them was Tang Junting. Technically speaking, Junting was not Xi Empire’s employee but business partner.

Chapter 541: Choose to Believe me

 

However, at a difficult time like this, he wanted to lend his aid to the Xi family. He was Mubai’s friend, so he was also sad after he heard about Mubai’s accident. The only thing he could do now was to help him secure his business empire.

Of course, Junting also knew Xinghe. He was her fan after the Hacker Competition from the year before.

Xinghe nodded at him for old time’s sake before telling them, “Take a seat, I need all of you to bring me up to speed on the company’s latest developments. Also, from now on, I will take over the company on Mubai’s behalf, hopefully we can work together well.”

They had heard about Xinghe before they arrived. They knew how she shut down her competition at Hacker Competition and that she had her own company. Her company, with the sole product of Manager X alone, had racked in tons of revenue.

Furthermore, her software was irreplaceable on the market because there was nothing better. They also knew about her other identity, which was Xi Mubai’s ex-wife and Lin Lin’s mother. They even knew they had plans to remarry.

Therefore, they had no issue when the Xi family decided to hand the company over to her. However, other than Junting, the rest still had doubts regarding her ability.

“Miss Xia, can you really lead a company?” a bespectacled man by the name of Jiang Haoran asked cautiously. The rest didn’t say another word, waiting to hear her answer.

Xinghe nodded calmly. “I have confidence I can or else I wouldn’t have accepted this request.”

“But you have no managing experience, even your own company is managed by Xiao Mo.” Haoran had definitely done his homework.

“Must one be good at managing to save a dying company? There are people from the Xi family and experienced workers like all of you to handle the management. My role is only to provide business tactics. I know all of you have doubts about my skills, but don’t worry, results speak louder than words. Plus, you have no choice but to believe me,” Xinghe uttered with some pride. However, that was probably because everything she said was the truth. If there was not even basic trust between them, how could they overcome this hurdle together?

Junting nodded in agreement. “That’s right, we can only trust Miss Xia now. Furthermore, since the Xi family trusts her, this means that she is truly capable. We need to cooperate with her because it is only through unity that we’ll be able to survive this predicament.”

After what Junting said, no one had any more comments. They chose to cooperate.

Xinghe knew he was helping her and remembered his kindness in her heart. Even Xia Zhi who walked in to serve them coffee heard Junting and, while no one was looking, gave him a big thumbs up. Senior, well done!

Junting also smiled knowingly at him in return. After the coffee was served, Xia Zhi excused himself; he didn’t want to disturb them anymore.

With Junting leading the way, all of them started to bring her up to speed on the latest developments.

Xinghe concluded after everyone had their say, “The main issue is Bao Hwa. It is because they are purchasing the shares that things have become so serious.”

Junting nodded. “That’s right. This Bao Hwa is a big company in City A; it has a registered IPO as well. Therefore, they have the assets to do what they have done. However, they have nothing to do with the online business. I believe this purchasing of our shares is to help themselves pave the way to enter the online business.”

After all, the internet was a highly profitable new industry; many companies were trying to get piece of the pie.

Chapter 542: Xinghe Is Unreliable

 

It wouldn’t be unfair to say Bao Hwa was making use of their misfortune to serve its own end.

“Actually, we have been trying to buy back the stocks from our shareholders, but Bao Hwa seems to be purposely coming for us. They seek out the same shareholder we’re in discussions with and even use the double price to buy the shares from them,” Haoran said seriously.

Xinghe’s eyes sharpened. “What is their main business?”

“Jewelry,” one of them answered.

Junting added, “They are the top company in the jewelry business, number one in the whole of Hwa Xia in fact.”

“But jewelry and computing are two completely different industries,” Xinghe said softly.

Junting asked, “Miss Xia, do you think something bigger is going on? Of course, we also think that they are purposely suppressing Xi Empire. This is very obvious.”

Furthermore, Bao Hwa was in City A and the Lin family was in City A. Xinghe couldn’t afford to be too careful.

“I will check this out. You all can return for now; I will call you when I have a plan.”

“…” Junting and the rest were stunned. That’s all? The meeting was less than an hour.

Xinghe didn’t give them any suggestions or proposals and had them leave already? Wasn’t the meeting too simplified?

Seeing as they didn’t seem prepared to leave, Xinghe asked softly, “Is there anything else?”

“That’s all!” Junting said in a hurry, “Miss Xia, please don’t hesitate to call us if you need anything.”

“Okay. Zhi, please help me show the guests out.”

Xinghe concluded the meeting just like that.

The moment they left her villa, Haoran frowned. “CEO Tang, my doubts towards this Xia Xinghe still haven’t dissipated. Throughout the whole meeting, she only asked one or two questions and we didn’t even have an actual discussion. Can we really rely on her?”

Junting nodded solemnly. “Don’t worry, it’ll be fine.”

However, internally, he was starting to have second thoughts of his own. Miss Xia, please don’t disappoint us or I don’t think I’ll be able to support you any longer…

Xia Zhi was still at the door when they were complaining so he heard everything. After he closed the door, he rushed to Xinghe’s side to complain, “Sis, that bespectacled guy is slandering you behind your back!”

Xinghe didn’t have much reaction. “What did he say?”

“He said you’re unreliable and he doubts if you can save the company.”

“That’s all?”

“Other than senior, none of them believe in you.”

Xinghe nodded understandingly. “That’s normal. Just ignore them, come follow me to the study.”

“Why are we going there?” Xia Zhi asked.

“To investigate Bao Hwa.”

…

Others might not be able to get any information on Bao Hwa but Xinghe could. As long as the information was available online it was available to her. After some research, she realized wherein the issue lay.

Bao Hwa’s registrar, its biggest shareholder, was Lin Jing.

“It’s her,” Xinghe stared at the name and said coldly. Xia Zhi had been helping Xinghe with her Lin family research, so he was familiar with their family tree.

“Could it be Lin Family’s fifth miss, Lin Xuan’s biological sister?” Xia Zhi gasped.

Xinghe nodded. “It’s should be her.”

Xia Zhi grumbled angrily, “No wonder they’ve been targeting Xi Empire. This is all the Lin family’s handiwork, what exactly are they up to‽”

Chapter 543: Three Guys and One Girl Outside the Door

 

“They’re trying to gobble up the Xi family’s assets,” Xinghe concluded coldly. This was what Saohuang had told her. According to him, the Lin family’s purpose was to take over the Xi family’s incredible wealth.

Xia Zhi scoffed with derision, “They want to swallow the Xi family? Clearly they’ve bitten off more than they could chew.”

“They’re courting death,” Xinghe said with intense hatred reading the name Lin Jing on screen.

“That’s right! Sis, you must show them how foolish they are for coming after us; destroy them and keep no prisoners!” Xia Zhi cheered with fiery indignation.

From his perspective, his sister was invincible, this enemy would eventually fall like all the rest. When Xinghe was sifting through Bao Hwa’s records, she familiarized herself with the company’s situation. A plan hatched in her mind.

With a wicked smile, she said, “They want to swallow Xi Empire? Let’s see who has the bigger appetite.”

“Sis, do you have a plan already?” Xia Zhi asked excitedly.

Xinghe nodded. “Yes, a rough outline of one.”

This would the beginning, the beginning of the end of the Lin family.

“Wonderful, it’s definitely over for them! Sis, I support you!” Xia Zhi continued cheering. Xinghe stared at him with a helpless look in her eyes. She hadn’t even told him her plan; why did he believe in her so unconditionally?

This little brother had nothing but blind admiration for her.

…

Xinghe stayed up the whole night to go through all the details and set up her plan.

To her surprise, the day after, three unannounced guests arrived at their house. When they made their arrival known, Xinghe was still in bed so it was Xia Zhi who opened the door.

Xia Zhi looked curiously at the three guys and one girl outside their door and asked, “Who are you looking for?”

The three guys were huge, one was Asian, one half Asian, and the last a blond-haired foreigner. The girl was also Asian.

Xia Zhi had no idea who they were, but he could sense a presence that they shared.

It was the presence of death!

It was the commanding presence of professional killers!

Xia Zhi was prone to wild imagination so right at that moment, the first thought that went into his mind was: These are assassins from Lin Family!

After all, Lin Xuan had the audacity to blow up his cousin, what was an assassination?

Therefore, these few people must be there to kill them!

“We…” The woman opened her mouth to speak as Xia Zhi slammed the door and locked it. Then, he flew upstairs in a hurry.

He barged into Xinghe’s room, screaming bloody murder. “Sis, this is bad, quick call the cops!”

Xinghe frowned as she rubbed her bleary eyes. “What’s happening?”

Xia Zhi was at the verge of tears. “There are assassins downstairs; the Lin family hired assassins! What should we do? It’s too late to call for the cops now. Let’s start screaming and hopefully get some people’s attention and maybe that’ll scare them away.”

Xia Zhi immediately rushed to the open window and leaned out to yell, “Help, we have murderers here, help us—”

Xinghe was stunned and anxious. The Lin family really set assassins on us? But this is broad daylight…

At the same, the group of individuals who just had a door slammed in their face were also shocked when they heard Xia Zhi’s screams. The four looked at one another, with the same question on their mind. Is he talking about us?

Chapter 544: Pink Diamond

 

After he sent the security guards away with much apology, Xia Zhi turned around to see the so-called assassins crowding around his sister happily.

“Xinghe, long time no see. I’ve missed you so.” Ali looked at her with joy in her eyes, like two old friends meeting after a long time away from each other.

“All of us missed you dearly,” Sam added. Wolf was silent, but one could see the smile dancing in his eyes. The blond-haired Cairn though stood to the corner and smiled shyly.

The excitement in their hearts after meeting Xinghe after a month was indescribable. They might have not known each other for a long time, but that relationship that survived many memorable moments would forever be seared in their hearts. Xinghe felt the same way.

She had lost the feeling of happiness for quite some time, but today, she gave a rare smile. “Why are you all here?”

Sam dropped his shoulder bag to the floor and leaned lazily into the sofa. “Things with Charlie have been solved, and we have nothing else on our hands, so we decided to fulfil our promise and come visit you.”

Ali had many things to tell Xinghe when Sam brought that up. “Xinghe, do you know, it turns out the reason behind Charlie’s incarceration was due to his millionaire patron? Long story short, one day while Charlie was escorting his boss back home, they were ambushed. The boss was kidnapped but Charlie left unscathed. Therefore, the cops suspected he was behind the kidnapping, the reason was he wanted to get the pink diamond that his boss kept on him at all times that was worth several billion dollars. Charlie was the only one who knew his boss had the thing on him, so Charlie had no means to clear his name. He was thus sent into jail for several years. After he was released, he met us and took us under his tutelage.

“However, he didn’t give up searching for his old boss’ location. Somehow Barron found out about his past and also suspected that Charlie had taken the pink diamond for himself. That was why he captured him and interrogated him: to get the location of the pink diamond.

“Charlie really was unlucky because he really didn’t know where the diamond was. He was tortured for no reason at all. Thankfully, after Philip became president, Charlie came to him for help and finally the truth was revealed. Do you know what really happened?”

Ali looked at her excitedly. Xinghe shook her head. “I have no clue.”

“The culprit was his wife!” Ali said with disbelief. “His wife also knew about the pink diamond and, to get it from him, she hired some party to kill her husband and shift the blame onto Charlie. This kind of woman sure is scary, wouldn’t you agree? She already shared the diamond with her husband, but to make it her own, she had someone murder her husband; that’s crazy.”

Sam chimed in with his opinion, “This goes to show how fragile their relationship was. After all, the pink diamond was not their shared asset.”

“But according to that woman, she just felt that the pink diamond was too pretty to be left in any hands other than her own…” As if Ali was conjuring up the face of the woman when she said those crazy things, Ali shivered uncontrollably.

Xinghe didn’t know what to say so she asked, “Where’s the pink diamond now?”

Ali said with unhindered joy, “The woman has no children and the millionaire had no close relative, so the thing now belongs to the country.”

Cairn concluded with a smile, “The woman did all that for the diamond, but poor ol’ Charlie had to suffer because of her hysteria.”

Chapter 545: Mr. Xi’s Investment’s Return

 

“Thankfully, it ended well for Charlie. Philip was impressed by his character and now he is head of security for the president,” Ali concluded happily.

Xia Zhi who had been eavesdropping with interest yelped suddenly, “The Philip you guys have been talking about is Country Y’s new president?”

Sam and the rest nodded naturally. “That’s right.”

“Wow, you all know the president. Does this mean my sister knows the president as well?” Xia Zhi turned to look at Xinghe, his eyes dancing with disbelief.

Ali giggled. “Xinghe not only knows Philip, he even took her as his step sister.”

“What‽” Xia Zhi was stunned. What sister, how come I’ve not heard anything about this?

“Sis, are they for real?”

Xinghe nodded nonchalantly. “It’s true; I didn’t bring it up because I don’t think it was important.”

Xia Zhi grumbled as if slighted, “It’s very important, okay? How could you hide the fact that I’m Philip’s younger brother for so long‽”

Xinghe, Ali, Sam, Wolf, and Cairn had difficulty following his train of thought. When did you become Philip’s younger brother?

Facing their confused looks, Xia Zhi sighed as if worried about their intelligence, “If my sister is Philip’s sister, I’m Philip’s brother, right?”

His logic weirdly made sense.

“Wow, I’m the president’s little brother; I have to tell dad this good news!” With that, Xia Zhi rushed out of the room.

Sam blinked. “Xinghe, your brother sure is… unique.” Ali and the rest nodded in agreement.

Xinghe was speechless. This brother of hers sure had his funny moments. After more greetings, Sam finally decided to discuss their real purpose for being there with Xinghe.

“Come join me in the study.” Xinghe stood up and led them upstairs.

After they entered the study, they stopped being so giddy and started to get serious. They were afraid they would spook Xia Zhi, so they had been suppressing their dangerous presence.

Now, they looked like they had when they were in Country Y. Their gazes were sharp and threatening. It was a unique presence cultivated from being raised in a war-torn country.

Xinghe preferred this side of her friends because it had something visceral to it.

“Xinghe, actually we’re here at Philip’s behest,” Sam said in a low growl.

“His order?” Xinghe was confused.

Cairn nodded. “He wanted us to come protect you and we’re here on a mission.”

“Which is to get your cooperation.”

“What kind of cooperation?” Xinghe was even more confused.

Ali smiled thinly. “It might be cooperation but actually it’s to repay your favor. Do you know what Country Y’s famous export is?”

Xinghe knew that; the whole world probably knew that. “Diamonds.”

“That’s right, sixty percent of the world’s diamond came from Country Y. Philip mentioned Mr. Xi wished to sign a diamond mining contract with Country Y and Philip agreed. So, he sent us over to get you the contract, if you want, you can sign it now. Regarding the import of diamond from Country Y to Hwa Xia, you’ll be the general agent, thus controlling the whole diamond market in this country.”

Xinghe was shocked. “That was what Philip said?”

Ali nodded. “Yes, he said this was Mr. Xi’s investment’s return.”

Chapter 546: The Beginning of the Revenge

 

Investment… Now Xinghe understood what happened; this was the investment Mubai gave to help Philip win the presidency. Xinghe thought he had already planned his return. No wonder he was called a business genius; he would never commit to an unfair trade. His only failed trade was with her, where he lost his life.

“Of course, Philip said this was to repay you as well. It’s a present to you he said, so you must accept it.”

“So, this is the present he was talking about.” Xinghe sighed. She thought he was joking about the whole stepsibling thing, but he really was looking out for her. She would respond in kind in the future.

Furthermore, her initial plan was to discuss the diamond deal with Philip, but he already made it before she did. The timing was perfect because she could now officially begin her plan.

“Alright, help me thank him for this. I will not disappoint him, this will be a win-win trade,” Xinghe said confidently.

Ali and the rest were happy for her, but their mood drastically dropped after a second or two.

“Xinghe, how is Mr. Xi doing? Is he recovering right?” Ali asked anxiously. Sam and the rest looked at her with concern in her eyes.

Xinghe shook her head weakly. “No, he’s not doing so well.”

“He’ll be fine,” Ali pulled her in for a hug and consoled her.

Xinghe nodded. “I know.”

“Is it really that Feng Saohuang’s doing?” Sam asked severely. The news released to the public was that Saohuang was the culprit. No one would suspect the Lin family because it was impossible due to Lin Yun’s presence.

Xinghe scoffed. “It wasn’t him but someone else.”

“Who is it then?” Ali asked angrily, “We’ll help you kill them!”

“You can choose the way they die,” Wolf who hadn’t said anything opened his mouth to say.

Sam hissed, “They almost caused your death; we have to repay their kindness somehow.”

“Xinghe, give us their name and we will take care of it for you,” Cairn added. Xinghe felt touched hearing them say that. She didn’t regret meeting this group of friends; they would always be on her side. But she would never make use of them.

“Killing them is not that hard, but I won’t dirty your hands. Furthermore, I’m not targeting their lives. Don’t worry, none of them are going to get away.” A flash of burning vengeance lit up Xinghe’s eyes. “None of them will escape.”

She would let the Lin family know the meaning of hell! They would have to pay for what they did. She would do everything in her power to crush them.

…

Since the plan was ready, Xinghe didn’t waste any more time. With Ali and the rest’s help, her revenge plot was given a kick-start.

Xinghe made a decision that day, she would buy Bao Hwa’s shares with triple the market price.

This decision shocked everyone, including Mr. Xi.

“Xinghe, why would you make this decision?” Jiangsan asked her with obvious disbelief.

Others stared at her like she was a monster. Does she know what she’s talking about? Use three times the market price to buy Bao Hwa’s shares? Is she crazy?

Xinghe answered seriously, “Because I want to swallow the entire Bao Hwa.”

Chapter 547: Protect His Kingdom

 

This stunned everyone once more.

“Swallow Bao Hwa?”

“Miss Xia, do you have any idea what you’re talking about? How can you just swallow a company as big as Bao Hwa?”

“Miss Xia, we know you want to resolve the company’s issues, but this will not work.”

“Even CEO Xi wouldn’t dare to say something like swallow Bao Hwa. Bao Hwa is such an influential company, this is not something that can be done in a short period of time.”

“That’s right, the company is facing its critical period, we don’t have the energy to swallow another company, much less Bao Hwa.”

The serious Haoran demanded, “Miss Xia, is this your solution? Because Bao Hwa started to aggressively buy up our shares, we’re doing the same back to them?”

Xinghe nodded calmly. “That’s right.”

“You’re taking this too lightly!” Haoran tried his best to suppress his anger. “How can your thinking be so linear?”

Others nodded in agreement. They thought Xinghe was joking. Saying her thoughts were linear was already giving her face. They thought she was dumb, absolutely idiotic. Xinghe knew this would be their reaction.

“I would not do this without a hundred percent confidence.”

As expected, the moment she said so, she was rebutted.

“Where does your confidence come from?”

“You’ve just taken over the company; you have no idea how anything works, so where does your confidence come from?”

“CEO Xi, it’s not that we don’t believe in your eyes, but she really doesn’t have the capability to lead this company.”

Jiangsan also didn’t think Xinghe would be so naïve. But he knew deep down that she wasn’t like that. She was crucial to helping Xi Family weather one struggle after another.

Is it as they say that this woman is naïve? But would father have someone naïve come to help the company?

Jiangsan asked Xinghe prudently, “Xinghe, what is your larger plan? Why don’t you tell us the entirety of your plan and we’ll discuss it together?”

“I can’t, the time is not yet ripe,” Xinghe replied softly. “I hope that you will assist me in my plan. The only thing I can promise is that even if I die, I will help protect his blood, sweat, and tears!”

Jiangsan’s eyes shuddered. The others quieted down as well. They found Xinghe’s promise to be touching and sad.

Being reminded of his son’s situation brought a sad frown to Jiangsan’s face.

If Mubai were here, what would he do? He would trust Xinghe unconditionally.

Even though Mubai had his ways of doing things, he was still his son. Jiangsan knew his thought process well, therefore, he knew Mubai would support Xinghe no matter what. After all, he was willing to sacrifice himself to save her.

However, he was gone, there was no one to support her anymore. In that case, he would represent his son to pass on his wish and desire.

Jiangsan raised his head and announced with determination, “We will follow Xinghe’s arrangements and orders. From now on, she will be responsible for the running of the company. I will bear all responsibility.”

What‽ Everyone in the room looked at him with absolute surprise. Xinghe, too, was shocked; she didn’t expect support from Mr. Xi.

Jiangsan continued with authority, “Do not choose the one you don’t trust; trust the one you chose. I hope all of you remember that what we need now to overcome this trial is unity and trust!”

After Jiangsan said so, there was no one that dared to object anymore.

Chapter 548: Xi Empire Was Still There

 

Even though they still doubted Xinghe’s capability and worried that she would usher in Xi Empire’s doom more rapidly, they couldn’t do anything but to submit. They believed time would prove them right!

…

Just like that, Xinghe’s plan was put into motion. However, they still thought the plan was too dumb; they were essentially just waiting to see her fail.

Regardless, the good feeling of purchasing other people’s shares couldn’t be denied.

Bao Hwa might be big, but could its assets be bigger than Xi Empire’s? A dying elephant was still larger than an ant.

Even without Mubai, Xi Empire was a large business empire. Therefore, since Bao Hwa dared to buy out Xi Empire, they would do the same towards them. In the competition of just money, no one could be Xi Empire’s competitor.

Xi Empire’s workers might not agree with Xinghe’s tactic, but they wouldn’t deny the pleasure of buying out Bao Hwa’s stocks. It was truly a complicated feeling.

This news soon spread across the country. Earlier when Bao Hwa was swallowing Xi Empire, everyone was surprised by how powerful Bao Hwa was that they dared to come after Xi Empire.

However, Xi Empire was a veritable business legend. Even though Mubai might be indisposed, no one would be able to shake their position in the market.

When Bao Hwa started to buy out its shares, everyone thought that it was over for Xi Empire, that it had found its match. But the counterstrike by Xi Empire had truly shocked everyone.

Bao Hwa dared to buy us out? Then we would buy them back, using three times the market price. When Bao Hwa bought the retail investor’s stock, it was only at a 1.5 rate.

Xi Empire doubled that in one go!

Just like that, the powerful image Bao Hwa had cultivated for itself crumbled. What was left was the public’s derision and ridicule.

If they didn’t go after Xi Empire so openly previously, no one would have cared. But since they were conceited enough to taunt Xi Empire, this worked out to highlight Xi Empire’s strength and Bao Hwa’s conceit. In the end, Bao Hwa’s reputation ended up even worse than before.

This was how people operated, the richer side would always win. Xi Empire’s reputation was salvaged with this operation.

The group of deserters were shocked. What happened to the promised deterioration and bankruptcy?

Why didn’t things go according the rule of nature? Why had Xi Empire started to fight back after they had jumped ship?

This was just wonderful because Xi Empire’s position was still unmovable, but they wouldn’t be able to join back anymore!

In other words, this group of people was just kicking themselves.

Those that waited for Xi Empire to fall and were ready to cut open its dead body to share the profits were shocked as well.

At that time, they realized, even after Xi Mubai was gone, Xi Empire was still there. Xi Empire’s wealth didn’t disappear with Mubai. Therefore, Xi Empire was still the biggest and strongest competitor on the scene.

…

Back in City A, Lin Jing was furious after she witnessed the latest development. She thought Mubai’s accident would give them the perfect opening to strike at Xi Empire and the Xi family.

Things were falling into place according to her plan.

Chapter 549: Still the Best

 

After she’d started buying out Xi Empire, Xi Empire’s stock indeed started to fall, and its product was still to stop selling. Xi Empire was also hit with another blow in the form of Xi Mubai’s accident. Xi Empire didn’t disappoint her, and it started to deteriorate day after day.

She knew she would need time and patience to swallow this giant whale. In fact, she had hunkered down to prepare to take it slow.

Therefore, Xi Empire’s sudden clap back came as a huge surprise to her. After losing Xi Mubai, Xi Empire still came up with such a daring tactic. Just how did they do it?

Aren’t they afraid such wastage of assets will accelerate Xi Empire’s death? Or is this just a dying beast’s last struggle?

However, no matter how she looked at it, it didn’t appear like Xi Empire was giving up. Then, this was revenge against Bao Hwa. Lin Jing’s face darkened when she realized this.

At that time, Lin Xuan’s call arrived.

“Hello, Big Brother.” Lin Jing spoke softly into the phone.

Lin Xuan asked, “Xi Empire is buying out Bao Hwa, what’s your opinion?”

“I didn’t expect that.”

Lin Xuan chuckled. “Their reaction sure was fast. I also didn’t expect after Xi Mubai’s death, they could come up with a plan like this.”

“In other words, this is not Xi Mubai’s decision.” Lin Jing’s words were laced with confidence. As long as it was not Xi Mubai, then she had nothing to be afraid of. This was probably beginner’s luck from the person she was going up against.

Lin Xuan thought the same way. “Since Xi Empire has fought back, the plan to swallow them will be a lot more difficult.”

“Brother, don’t worry, I will handle this,” Lin Jing said in the same confidence.

“What’s your plan?”

Lin Jing smirked coldly. “Without Xi Mubai, Xi Empire’s death is inevitable. So, the only thing I can do now is to continue fighting with them, after all, we’ll the last one standing.”

“Jing Jing, it is not clever to butt heads with Xi Empire so openly.”

“I know, but Big Brother, you’re on my side, right? With you around, I have confidence to take down Xi Empire. Furthermore, we’ve already sacrificed Lin Yun; we have to win this in her memory.”

Lin Xuan laughed. “Fine, I believe in your capability. You’ve managed so much at your young age; no one will be able to be your competitor. Go on with your plan, I will help should you need it.”

“Thank you.” After she hung up the phone, Lin Jing’s mouth curved into a villainous smile. Xi Empire, since you’re so stubborn, we’ll see who will win in the end!

…

To everyone’s surprise, Bao Hwa also fought back. Now they were using also triple the market price to buy Xi Empire’s stocks!

In other words, they were matching Xi Empire’s price.

The people who were watching were stunned. So, Bao Hwa still had it in them; they dared to continue fighting with Xi Empire, this meant that they, too, were a force to be reckoned in. Looks like this was really the end for Xi Empire.

However, in the blink of an eye, Xi Empire strike back, using five times the market price to buy Bao Hwa’s stock!

The public went wild.

So Xi Empire was the big boss! Every time they strike, they doubled the price, this was much more impressive than Bao Hwa.