"This is my compensation for helping you become chairman of the Xia Group. Of course, the prerequisite for that is holding enough shares.
I will help you gather the shares, but you’ll need to purchase them at market price.
And of course, I will also be formally purchasing that plot of land in the South Suburb.
Mr. Li, if you’re interested, please contact me as soon as possible. After all... you’re not my only option."
’Once the Xia Group’s shareholders catch on, who knows how many power struggles will erupt.’
’The Xia family might only be in the lower echelons of Dijing’s elite, but they are elite nonetheless. That name alone carries a certain weight.’
’So, Mei Lin had plenty of options among the minor shareholders.’
Li Haichuan pursed his lips. It was clear he couldn’t bring himself to make a decision on the spot.
"This is my card. Call me anytime once you’ve made up your mind.
Of course, I might not answer. Or I might have already found another suitable candidate by then."
Mei Lin didn’t beat around the bush in the slightest, stating plainly what could happen if he called her later.
Li Haichuan’s expression was conflicted. Being forced to decide right then and there truly put him in a difficult position.
"I need to go back and discuss this with my family, if you’ll excuse me."
In the end, Li Haichuan still didn’t make a decision on the spot.
After all, these were just Mei Lin’s verbal promises with no legal weight. Of course, Li Haichuan didn’t dare to make such a rash decision.
Mei Lin nodded. "That’s fine. You can call me anytime once you’ve thought it over."
"Of course. I’ll call you regardless of the outcome. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now."
With that, Li Haichuan stood up and left the restaurant.
Mei Lin’s expression didn’t change, and she showed no sign of leaving.
However, about ten minutes later, another person approached.
Had the Xia father and son been there, they would have certainly recognized him as another minor shareholder of the Xia Group.
However, compared to Li Haichuan, his stake was the largest among all the minor shareholders—eight percent. Just a little more and he would have a larger stake than Xia Zhiyun.
"So you’re Mei Lin, the one who scheduled this meeting?"
The Xia Group’s minor shareholders were not yet aware that Mei Lin was Yun Zijin’s assistant.
"Please, sit."
Mei Lin gestured for him to take a seat.
Chen Xianfeng sat down obligingly. When he looked up at Mei Lin, he was undeniably captivated.
Chen Xianfeng scoffed inwardly but didn’t let it show on his face.
"What did you want to see me about?"
’A total knockout like her... I wonder what she’s like in bed.’
Mei Lin shot him a look. Without a single word spoken, she had already disqualified him.
"Xia Zhengguang has sold off a portion of his shares. I wonder if you’re aware of that, Mr. Chen?"
’I have no desire to work with this man, but I can still make use of him.’
Just as she expected, Chen Xianfeng shot upright from his slouching posture at her words. "What did you say?"
’Xia Zhengguang actually sold some of his shares?’
’Then that last board meeting...’
Whatever he was thinking, Chen Xianfeng’s expression turned sour.
’The board meeting is already over. He can’t possibly call everyone back for a re-vote.’
’It’s just that no one ever imagined Xia Zhengguang would dare to conceal a change in his shareholdings.’
"It seems you didn’t know. You don’t seem to be very well-informed, Mr. Chen."

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