pertwk Chapter 58 Share Swap
Chapter 58 Share Swap
Chapter 58 Share Swap
As the car drove into the Shuangyuan factory area, the setting sun was painting the glass curtain wall of the R&D building a golden-red hue.
Nie Xiguang leaned back in the passenger seat, her cheeks still flushed. Recalling the moments she had shared in Wuhu over the past few days, even her fingertips felt sweet.
From the food stalls on the old street to the cozy moments at the hotel, Yu Chen pampered her like a little princess.
Those novel poses learned online, from initial shyness and awkwardness to later tacit cooperation, brought the two of them much closer, and even holding hands carried an intimacy that others couldn't understand.
"What are you thinking about? Your smile is practically reaching your ears." Yu Chen parked the car, turned his head to look at her, his eyes full of laughter.
Nie Xiguang blushed and patted him lightly, saying, "It's nothing! Let's get out of the car; we need to go to the lab soon."
The two walked hand in hand into the research and development building. The laboratory was bustling with activity. Hua Xiangyang was staring at the equipment screen. Seeing them enter, he immediately greeted them with a smile: "Yu Chen! Xi Guang! You're finally back! The pilot line data has been incredibly stable these past few days, without a single mishap!"
"Thank you all for your hard work." Yu Chen patted his shoulder, glanced at the monitoring screen, and breathed a sigh of relief as all the data were within a reasonable range.
Nie Xiguang was surrounded by his colleagues who asked him all sorts of questions, mostly about the food and scenery in Wuhu.
She blushed as she responded to each question, glancing at Yu Chen every now and then, her eyes overflowing with sweetness.
Just then, a colleague from the administration department ran over: "Engineer Yu, General Manager Zhang just returned from his business trip and wants you to go to his office now. He says he has something important to discuss."
"Okay." Yu Chen nodded, then turned to Nie Xiguang and said, "You stay here, I'll be right back."
The aroma of tea wafted through Zhang Tianhua's office.
He had just brewed a fresh cup of tea when he saw Yu Chen come in. He quickly stood up to greet him, "Sit down! You look so energetic, you've relaxed quite well."
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Zhang. I have indeed relaxed for a few days." Yu Chen sat down and took the teacup.
"Relax, that's good. You need to balance work and rest to accomplish great things." Zhang Tianhua took a sip of tea, then changed the subject, "I've called you here today mainly to discuss the follow-up details of Chenguang Technology."
"The group has already approved it. The structure of the new business unit will be as we previously decided. You will be the general manager, fully responsible for technology and operations, and Hua Xiangyang will be the technical director to assist you in R&D."
He handed over a document: "This is a preliminary staffing plan and budget details. Take a look, and we can adjust it if there's anything unsuitable."
Yu Chen flipped through the documents; all the terms were clear, and the budget was ample, showing how much the group valued the project.
"No problem, thank you, Mr. Zhang." Yu Chen closed the file.
"No need to thank me, you deserve it." Zhang Tianhua smiled, his words carrying a hint of mystery. "There's another piece of news, which I just heard. Chairman Sheng has already made the decision to transfer all of Shuangyuan's shares to Lin Yusen."
Yu Chen was taken aback: "Transfer it to President Lin?"
"That's right." Zhang Tianhua nodded. "Chairman Sheng is getting old and wants to gradually hand over power. He can't give it to Sheng Yuan, but Shuang Yuan is fine. After all, he watched Lin Yusen grow up. His ability and character are beyond question. Chairman Sheng can rest assured that Shuang Yuan is in his hands."
"However, Lin Yusen has taken the past few days off. He will probably make an official announcement when he returns."
Yu Chen nodded. Anyone with eyes could see Lin Yusen's feelings for Chris. Now that Chris was injured, he would definitely stay by her side.
"This is also a good thing for your Chenguang Technology," Zhang Tianhua added. "Yusen has always supported your projects, and after he takes over, the resources you receive will only increase, not decrease."
"I understand." Yu Chen nodded, already starting to plan his next move.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the conference room of the Nie Group in Shanghai was somewhat heavy.
Jiang Yun sat on the sofa, looking firmly at Nie Chengyuan across from her: "I've made up my mind. I'll exchange my shares in Shengyuan for your shares in Shuangyuan, and then give the Shuangyuan shares to Xiguang."
Nie Chengyuan frowned and refused without hesitation: "No way! Shuangyuan is at a critical stage right now, and the shares cannot be moved casually. Besides, Xiguang is still young and doesn't understand these business matters, so holding the shares is useless to him."
"Young?" Jiang Yun suddenly raised her voice, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction. "Nie Chengyuan, how dare you call her young? She never had a complete family growing up, she was raised by her grandparents. Have you ever fulfilled your responsibilities as a father? She works at Shuangyuan, starting as a junior clerk in the archives, working overtime every day to organize data. Do you know how much she has suffered?"
"I only have one daughter, what's wrong with wanting to give her some security? Although Shuangyuan's shares aren't top-tier right now, with Yu Chen's technology, its future value is immeasurable. I'm giving her the shares not so she can get involved in the company's operations, but so she has a strong backer. No matter what happens in the future, she'll have confidence and won't have to depend on others!"
"Do you think I don't want to be good to her?" Nie Chengyuan's face also darkened. "I am her father. Would I harm her?"
Shuangyuan is currently in a complicated internal situation, with Sheng Bokai eyeing it covetously. Giving her the shares would only make her a target of everyone's hostility!
"The target of everyone's criticism?" Jiang Yun sneered. "With me and you here, and with Lin Yusen and Yu Chen protecting her, who dares to touch her? Besides, Xi Guang isn't a flower in a greenhouse. Haven't you seen how much she's grown in Shuangyuan these past few months? She has her own ideas and her own abilities. She's not the little girl you think she is, needing someone to protect her!"
She paused, her tone softening slightly, yet still carrying an undeniable firmness: "Nie Chengyuan, I know you have concerns, but I've made up my mind. If you disagree, I'll go to Sheng Xianmin and discuss the share swap directly with him. After all, the Shengyuan shares I hold carry weight."
Looking into her resolute eyes, Nie Chengyuan felt a mix of emotions. He knew Jiang Yun was telling the truth.
Over the years, he has indeed wronged Xiguang too much.
As a father, he wanted to give his daughter the best, but he always used the wrong methods.
"Let me think about it." Nie Chengyuan sighed and rubbed his temples.
"There's nothing to think about." Jiang Yun stood up. "I'll give you three days to consider. After three days, I want to see the exchange agreement. I won't let anyone delay Xiguang's happiness, including you."
After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Nie Chengyuan alone in the conference room with a complicated expression.
Night gradually fell outside the window, and neon lights lit up, illuminating the city's prosperity.
Nie Chengyuan looked out the window, recalling Xiguang's childhood appearance, her hard work at Shuangyuan, and Yu Chen's affection for her. His defenses gradually crumbled.
Perhaps Jiang Yun is right. Giving her Xiguang shares, providing her with security, is the best way to show her love and care.
Meanwhile, in Shuangyuan's R&D building, Yu Chen had just returned from Zhang Tianhua's office when he saw Nie Xiguang sitting in a chair in the laboratory, grinning foolishly at the computer screen.
"What are you laughing at?" He walked over and hugged her from behind.
Nie Xiguang was startled, turned to look at him, her eyes full of smiles: "It's nothing, I just feel that life is really good now."
Yu Chen lowered his head, placed a kiss on her forehead, and whispered, "Things will get better."