Chapter 56: Bargaining Chips and Broken Bones
Xing Zhaoyan sees Fu Guanxian again that night.
Fu Guanxian seems to have just finished work. His assistant is with him as they walk in.
Xing Zhaoyan's gaze lands on Fu Guanxian's calm face. He says confidently, “I knew you would come.”
Fu Guanxian's deep eyes glance at him, then move away. His long legs walk towards the windowsill by the bed. He looks out and says casually, “I thought you were a clever person, but it seems I was giving you too much credit.”
“If I weren't a clever person, Mr. Fu, do you think you would be so carefree right now?”
Fu Guanxian naturally knows the reason for his actions. He looks at him solemnly and says directly, “What terms do you want? Say it. Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I can consider it.”
“No, Fu Guanxian. You'll definitely agree.”
“Reason?”
“Xiang Yang.”
Fu Guanxian's eyes deepen again.
Seeing this, Xing Zhaoyan feels proud.
“We're still technically boyfriend and girlfriend. I'm not agreeing to break up, so our relationship is still ongoing. Even if she agrees to be with you later, I won't let things go easily. She's a public figure, and her image needs to be maintained. If I say that she cheated and is stepping on two boats, can you imagine how she will feel then? Even if you two don't care, there's no smoke without fire. Fans will definitely seize on this. I won't let you have peace easily.”
“Is that what you call loving her?”
“Fu Guanxian, you have no right to voice any opinions about how you treat Xiang Yang.”
“Whether it's before or after, I have the right.” Fu Guanxian chuckles. Then, he pulls off his tie and slowly wraps it around his right fist.
Seeing this, Xing Zhaoyan says warily, “What are you doing? Fu Guanxian, this is a hospital! If you dare to cause trouble, I will definitely… Ugh…” Before he can finish, Fu Guanxian punches him hard in the stomach.
Xing Zhaoyan groans and tries to retaliate, but Fu Guanxian has already taken control of his uninjured hand. Fu Guanxian punches him several times, one after another, without breaking a sweat. Every punch is powerful and merciless.
When he finally lets go, Xing Zhaoyan clutches his stomach and curls up on the bed. The area where he was just punched has lost all feeling. He moves his lips, wanting to curse, but his lips twitch. He feels a bloody cut on his mouth.
He wipes his mouth with his hand. Sure enough, his fingertips are stained with crimson.
He smiles, raises his head, and stares fiercely at Fu Guanxian. “What if I spread the word about how you beat up an employee while they were sick? What do you think will happen to your image, Fu's?”
Fu Guanxian slowly unwinds the tie, then throws it carelessly into the trash can without looking, saying indifferently, “Then I'll just wait and see. I hope you live long enough. I've just begun to play along. If you die too soon, I'll have less fun.”
“Fu Guanxian, you're too arrogant.”
Fu Guanxian smiles faintly and does not answer this boring question. He turns to leave.
Xing Zhaoyan quickly calls out to him, “Fu Guanxian! Do you still care about Xiang Yang's reputation?”
Fu Guanxian doesn't speak. Xing Zhaoyan thinks he's found the right bargaining chip. He says, “Fu Guanxian, as long as you agree to transfer 5% of Fu's shares to my name, I will leave Xiang Yang and let her go peacefully.”
The assistant hears this and shows a shocked expression in front of Fu Guanxian for the first time. Of course, this expression is entirely due to Xing Zhaoyan's ridiculous request.
Fu's company is so large. It controls the economic pulse of Qinglin City and has developed rapidly in various industries, both domestically and internationally. 5% of its shares represent something that can't be expressed even by astronomical figures.
However, the assistant believes that as a company employee, Xing Zhaoyan must know that the shares of Fu's are not held by outsiders. They are all in the hands of the Fu family.
Xing Zhaoyan has no power, no influence, and no capital, but he wants to reap the benefits for free. He wants to get a piece of the pie. He is simply delusional.
Even if Fu Guanxian were to agree for a woman, how could Fu Jinting, who still holds the position of CEO, allow a clueless Xing Zhaoyan to get his way?
Thinking about this, the assistant shakes his head. This move by Xing Zhaoyan is simply not rational.
Xing Zhaoyan waits for a long time, but Fu Guanxian doesn't respond. When Fu Guanxian is about to leave, he only glances at him. The smile at the corner of his mouth is faint, even slightly sarcastic.
He doesn't say a word.
Xing Zhaoyan's heart sinks.
At the product launch event in Qinglin City, many reporters ask Xiang Yang whether the news from the previous night is true. Xiang Yang simply smiles and replies, “I don't answer personal questions.”
No matter how the reporters try to phrase their questions, Xiang Yang refuses to speak.
After the event, Xiao Ai sees that her face is a bit pale. She carefully asks, “Sister Xiang Yang, are you okay?”
Xiang Yang seems not to hear. Xiao Ai waves her hand in front of her face. “Sister Xiang Yang, what's wrong? Don't scare me.”
Xiang Yang snaps out of her thoughts and says faintly, “I'm fine.”
“Maybe we should discuss it with Huihui Jie. Let's change our flight to tomorrow?”
Xiang Yang shakes her head. “Forget it. Let's just go.”
She still has other announcements to attend. If she flies tomorrow, she won't make it in time.
Hearing her say this, Xiao Ai doesn't say anything else, but she's a bit conflicted.
She saw the commotion yesterday and read the news last night. She was happy for Sister Xiang Yang and Brother Xing. But then she refreshed Weibo. More shocking news appeared.
She believes Sister Xiang Yang wouldn't do that, but as an assistant, she can't openly defend her. She's afraid of doing well-meaning things that would cause Sister Xiang Yang trouble.
This morning, when she saw Huihui Jie and Sister Xiang Yang, she knew they were both in a bad mood. It must be because of that. But, to avoid making things worse, she didn't ask.
Ah! She's curious too. Who is that young man in the car?!
Someone analyzes later. “It's the first time I've seen someone retract a scandal so quickly. Xiang Yang's background is really strong!” But immediately someone else jumps out and says, “You're an idiot! Don't you see who the man in the car is? The heir to Fu's in Qinglin City. Who can afford to mess with him?”
Fu's?
Xiao Ai immediately knows who he is!
The legendary young talent, incredibly capable, and most importantly, it's said that his looks are unmatched! If Sister Xiang Yang is with him, then…
Xiang Yang sees her covering her mouth and giggling. She frowns and asks, “What are you laughing at?”
“Oh, nothing! Nothing!” Xiao Ai quickly regains her composure. “Sister Xiang Yang, Huihui Jie said she'll be at the airport later. Let's go through security first.”
“Hmm.”
“There will definitely be a lot of reporters at the airport. Sister Xiang Yang, be careful later.”
“I know.”
When Xiang Yang arrives at the airport, as soon as she gets out of the car, a man in a suit greets her. “Are you Miss Xiang?”
Xiao Ai looks at him and hesitates to answer.
But Xiang Yang looks at his features and asks in confusion, “Excuse me, but who are you?”
"Miss Xiang, hello. We received a call from Mr. Fu. We've been asked to arrange for you to go through another passage. We'll make sure Miss Xiang Yang won't be disturbed.”
“Mr. Fu?” Xiang Yang's first thought is Fu Guanxian, for some reason.
“Yes, Mr. Fu Guanxian.”
Xiang Yang is silent for a moment.
Xiao Ai is shocked – surprised by their relationship.
Xiang Yang glances at her, helpless. Finally, she says to the man, “Thank you.”
"Miss Xiang, you're welcome. It's what we're supposed to do.”
The plane takes off. Xiang Yang looks at the blue sky outside the window, her mood fluctuating, and she can't describe what she's feeling.
Because she has been busy day and night, Xiang Yang hasn't paid attention to the mess she left behind in Qinglin City. Two days later, Xing Zhaoyan calls her. His first words are: “Is there anything I ask you, you'll agree to?”
Xiang Yang hears these words, her heart filled with a mixture of sadness and joy. “Xing Zhaoyan…” She only manages to say these three words before her eyes well up with tears. It feels like she's about to burst into tears any second.
Is she sad? Yes, she's sad.
She didn't expect him to be that kind of person.
Xing Zhaoyan forces himself to wait patiently for ten seconds, but he finally can't help but say, “You meant those words you said the other day, didn't you? You were just putting on a show.”
“No.” Xiang Yang closes her eyes and raises her head, saying weakly. “As long as your terms are within my acceptable range, I'll agree.”
“I won't ask you to do anything against your morals. You don't like me, and I've come to terms with that. If you want to go our separate ways, then we can. I want 10% of your family's company.”
Xiang Yang: “…”
“Not willing to let it go?”
“Xing Zhaoyan, did you approach me just for this 10%?”
Xing Zhaoyan replies, “No.”
Xiang Yang is speechless.
But she didn't expect what Xing Zhaoyan says next. “I not only want the shares of the Xiang family's company, I definitely won't let go of the shares of Fu's.”
Xiang Yang is stunned for a moment. After a long pause, she says, “Xing Zhaoyan, you're crazy.”
“I'm very clear-headed. You can also go ahead and tell Fu Guanxian. I won't be easily defeated. I must get the shares of Fu's. Xiang Yang, I'm giving you three days. I want to see the results by then.”
Xiang Yang scoffs and quickly hangs up the phone.
Why? She never knew that this person had such malicious intentions while being by her side!
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