Chapter 188: How Did You Do It?

Xue Jun wasn’t very surprised by Guo Mengyao’s arrival, but his expression was grim. He said with a sullen face, “Guo Mengyao, are you here to laugh at me?”

Guo Mengyao sighed and said, “We’ve known each other for so many years. Do you think I’m that kind of person?”

Xue Jun sneered, “Then you’re here for the shares I hold?”

Guo Mengyao nodded, “Yes. Given your current situation, I think you should transfer the shares to me as soon as possible so that Sister Cao can raise funds to pull some strings and negotiate, to get the victim’s forgiveness. That’s the only way to get your sentence reduced.”

Hearing this, Xue Jun looked at his wife, Sister Cao, and asked, “How badly is that person hurt? Do you know?”

Sister Cao sighed, “I went to visit yesterday afternoon and was almost beaten and thrown out by his family. I asked the doctor on duty there. The man has a head injury with very serious long-term effects, possibly for life. We have to bear his subsequent treatment costs, which will require a lot of money. He’s already spent over three hundred thousand in the two days he’s been hospitalized. I’ve already transferred a million to his account. I don’t know how much more will be needed in the future.”

“Over three hundred thousand in two days? How did he spend that much?” Xue Jun asked angrily.

Sister Cao said with a worried frown, “He’s in the best special care ward, with the best doctors, the best medicine, and the most expensive tests. I’ve seen the bills and asked the doctor. There shouldn’t be any problem.”

Hearing this, Xue Jun’s brows furrowed into a deep knot.

“Also, I had a preliminary talk with his family. They said unless we pay one hundred million in compensation and cover his lifelong treatment costs, they might sign a letter of forgiveness. Otherwise, forget it.”

“In their dreams! Where are we going to get a hundred million to compensate him? What does the lawyer say?”

“The lawyer said we have to wait for the injury assessment to come out before there’s a result, but judging from his current condition, it’s very likely to be classified as a serious injury. The sentence will be at least three years. If the victim’s side doesn’t forgive, it will be at least five years.”

Xue Jun wasn’t young anymore. Hearing it would be at least five years, his face turned pale despite being mentally prepared.

Guo Mengyao took the opportunity to say, “Brother Jun, in your situation, you must get the victim’s letter of forgiveness, or you could really get a heavy sentence. And to get their forgiveness, you have to give a lot of money. So, I still suggest you transfer your shares to me early to raise funds. I won’t take advantage of your misfortune; I’ll buy them at a certain premium. Forty million, what do you think?”

“You call this price not taking advantage?” Xue Jun glared at Guo Mengyao, dissatisfied.

Guo Mengyao smiled and said, “Brother Jun, this price is very generous. Otherwise, if I wanted to screw you over, I could totally use some tricks while you’re in jail to make the company insolvent and then bankrupt. At that point, your shares would become a negative asset.”

Xue Jun’s expression changed. He said with a cold face, “Would you be willing to let the company go bankrupt?”

“I can set up a new company and then use the new company to acquire the bankrupt one. The company would still be the same company, the brand would still be the same brand, but you would be completely out of the picture, without getting a single penny. You should know that if I really wanted to play dirty, I could hire professionals to do it. It would be easy to manage while you’re in jail for a few years. When you get out and check the books, you won’t be able to find anything. Of course, doing that would still be a bit troublesome. So, if we reach a deal, I won’t do it.”

Xue Jun’s face was ugly. He said angrily, “Guo Mengyao, don’t you think you’re going too far by forcing me to sell my shares like this?”

Guo Mengyao looked at him, somewhat speechless, “Don’t you forget, the night before last, you were trying to force me out and seize control of my company. I can say with a clear conscience that I’ve treated you all fairly these past few years. You’re the ones who have gone too far.”

Sister Cao sighed from the side, “Honey, you were indeed in the wrong this time. The family is in urgent need of money right now. I think you should just sell your shares to Mengyao.”

Guo Mengyao had already told Sister Cao what had happened. Sister Cao was a reasonable person and knew even better that Guo Mengyao had been managing the company all these years. It was Mengyao who had led the other two shareholders to make money and had not mistreated her husband. His initial investment had long since been earned back with interest.

Besides, her family was indeed short on money now, especially to get the victim’s forgiveness. It would be difficult without spending a lot of money.

“What do you know?” Xue Jun scolded his wife, then said to Guo Mengyao, “How about this, I won’t ask for too much, just sixty million. Also, you have to help me get that person’s letter of forgiveness. If you can’t do it, then there’s nothing to talk about. If you want to use tricks to bankrupt the company or whatever, go right ahead. We’ll see how you’ll answer to me when I get out.”

Guo Mengyao looked at Chen Feng, who had been silent all this time, with a pleading expression.

Seeing this, Chen Feng couldn’t remain silent any longer. He said, “Xue Jun, do you know that Sister Li has already agreed to transfer her shares to Mengyao for twenty-five million?”

Xue Jun was stunned, then looked skeptical, “Is that true?”

“Mengyao, give Sister Li a call and have her talk to Xue Jun.”

Guo Mengyao’s eyes lit up. She quickly took out her phone and called Sister Li. The call connected quickly, and she explained the situation. Sister Li readily agreed.

So, Guo Mengyao passed the phone in for Xue Jun to answer.

Xue Jun took the phone, put it to his ear, and after a “hello,” he heard Sister Li on the other end say, “Old Xue, we’ve known each other for so many years. Listen to my advice, just transfer your shares to Mengyao at a low price. I won’t harm you.”

Xue Jun asked with great curiosity and doubt, “Did you really sell your shares for twenty-five million?”

Sister Li sighed, “Yes. I won’t hide it from you, my husband was also arrested. I asked her for help, so I decided to sell them cheap.”

Xue Jun exclaimed in astonishment, “How did your husband get arrested? What help can she provide?”

“Keep your voice down. It’s not her helping, but her old classmate, that Chen Feng. After my husband gets out safely, I’ll transfer my shares to Mengyao for twenty-five million. No amount of money is more important than the family’s safety and health. If you listen to me, sell at the price she’s offering. Otherwise, I can only say it won’t be good for you. Alright, that’s all I’ll say. Good luck.”

Sister Li didn’t dare say too much to him. After saying this, she hung up. After all, her husband hadn’t been saved yet, and she didn’t want to say too much and displease Guo Mengyao and Chen Feng.

Xue Jun held the phone, stunned for a moment, before handing it back to Guo Mengyao.

For a moment, his mind was in turmoil.

He had known Sister Li for about ten years. He was very clear about her network and connections in the local area. It could be said that a local powerhouse like Sister Li, with money and connections, would rarely be forced to bow down to anyone.

But now, she had bowed down and sold her shares at a low price. This showed that the background of Chen Feng, Guo Mengyao’s old classmate, was truly unfathomable.

Then he thought about what Sister Li had just said, that Chen Feng could get her husband out, and his mind started racing.

“Chen Feng, Mr. Chen, do you think you can find a way to get me out? If you can, I’ll transfer the shares to Mengyao for thirty million.”

Chen Feng looked at him, speechless.

Did they all think he was some kind of god now?

Seeing Chen Feng remain silent, Guo Mengyao spoke up, “In your situation, the evidence is conclusive. How could you possibly get out so easily? At most, we can help you find a way to reduce your sentence.”

Xue Jun, of course, also knew that in his current situation, it would be difficult to escape punishment. The reason he said that just now was just to test the waters and bargain.

Hearing Guo Mengyao take the initiative, he followed up, “Alright then. If you can help and keep my sentence within three years, I’ll accept it. As long as you can do it, I’ll transfer the shares to you for thirty million once the verdict is down.”

Guo Mengyao once again looked at Chen Feng.

Chen Feng was getting tired of her looking at him like that. She really thought he was some powerful figure with a strong background.

But since things had already come to this, Chen Feng could only keep up the act. He said to Xue Jun with a solemn expression, “Remember what you said today. If there are no surprises, there should be a turn of events in your case.”

Xue Jun’s eyes lit up, and he asked excitedly, “Mr. Chen, is there really a chance?”

Chen Feng gave him a slight smile and said, “Just you wait. Mengyao, let’s go.”

With that, Chen Feng stood up, and Guo Mengyao quickly followed.

Sister Cao also stood up, looking at Chen Feng with a pleading expression, “Mr. Chen, if you really have a way, please help our Old Xue, try to get his sentence reduced. Our whole family will be grateful for your great kindness.”

Chen Feng didn’t say much more, just gave her a slight nod and turned to leave the meeting room. Guo Mengyao quickly followed.

Sister Cao, however, didn’t leave right away. After all, there was still some time left.

“Old Xue, do you think this Mr. Chen can really help you?” Sister Cao asked with concern.

Xue Jun shook his head, “I don’t know, but Sister Li said he’s very powerful. We’ll give it a try, maybe it will really work.”

“Sigh! That victim’s family is also quite powerful locally. Will it work?”

Xue Jun said unhappily, “Stop sighing all the time, it’s so depressing! I haven’t even been sentenced yet.”

Sister Cao could only stop her pessimistic talk with a worried frown and started talking about their two children at home, about how to explain to them that their father was going to jail, which made Xue Jun even more unhappy.

After Chen Feng and Guo Mengyao left and got into the car, Guo Mengyao immediately asked with concern if he was really confident about helping Xue Jun get a reduced sentence.

Chen Feng shook his head, “That’s not certain. We’ll see when the time comes.”

Seeing that Chen Feng didn’t want to say more, Guo Mengyao didn’t ask further, but she still looked very happy. She felt that Chen Feng had earned her a lot of face, and she also thought that Chen Feng must be confident about helping Xue Jun, otherwise he wouldn’t have spoken to him like that before. If she could get back the 30% of shares from Xue Jun for thirty million, it would be a huge bargain for her.

So, in a great mood, Guo Mengyao took Chen Feng to tour Guangcheng for a day. In the evening, she first went home to spend some time with her daughter, then came back to the hotel to spend the night with Chen Feng, proactively unlocking several new positions for him.

In the blink of an eye, it was a new day. In the morning, as the two were sleeping soundly in each other’s arms, they were awakened by the buzzing vibration of a phone.

It was Guo Mengyao’s phone on the bedside table.

Guo Mengyao reluctantly reached for the phone. Seeing the number was Sister Li’s, she answered it, still a bit unwillingly.

“Mengyao, thank you so much!” Sister Li’s voice was full of joy. “My husband is already out safely, he’s right here with me. Thank you so much. We’ll come over to sign the contract with you now, is that okay? Also, we’d like to treat you and Mr. Chen to a meal to express our gratitude. Do you think Mr. Chen is free?”

Guo Mengyao was stunned for a long while before she reacted. She really hadn’t expected Sister Li’s husband to get out so quickly. After Sister Li finished speaking, she quickly pulled herself together and said with a smile, “You’re too kind. We’ve been old friends for so many years, there’s no need to be so formal. How about we meet in half an hour at the coffee shop of the Regal Hotel, the same place as last time. As for the meal, I’ll have to ask Chen Feng before I can give you an answer.”

“Okay, okay, we’ll drive to the Regal Hotel right away. Please trouble yourself to convey my thanks to Mr. Chen, it would be best if we could invite him so we can thank him in person.”

“Okay, I’ll tell him.”

“Okay, thank you for your trouble.”

After they hung up, Guo Mengyao excitedly pounced on Chen Feng, holding him down and kissing his face all over, laughing, “You’re really amazing. You actually managed to sort out Sister Li’s husband. How did you do it?”

After a long night of exertion, Chen Feng had still been in a deep sleep, but he was woken up by her actions. He frowned and mumbled, “What are you doing?”

“Sister Li’s husband is out safely. Tell me, how did you do it?”

Guo Mengyao rolled off him and lay on her side next to him, looking at him with curiosity and tenderness.

Only then did Chen Feng fully wake up. After an “oh,” he closed his eyes again and said, “Don’t ask too much about this matter. I can’t say.”

Guo Mengyao also knew that there were taboo aspects to this, and although she was a little disappointed, she didn’t insist on an answer from Chen Feng.

“Alright. Then I won’t ask.”

“That’s a good girl. Let’s sleep a little longer,” Chen Feng said, putting his arm around her.

“No, I have to get up. I’ve already arranged to meet Sister Li later to sign the share transfer contract. Why don’t you come along? The couple also wants to treat you to a meal to thank you.”

“I’m not going. Just say I’m not free.”

Chen Feng had no desire to meet Sister Li and her husband. Even if they were fawning and humble on the surface, they believed he was the mastermind who got Sister Li’s husband arrested. How could they possibly be grateful to him in their hearts? They were probably cursing him endlessly.

“Alright then. I’ll get up first, you can sleep a little longer.”

Guo Mengyao got out of bed, and Chen Feng continued to sleep soundly.

When Guo Mengyao returned, it was an hour later. It was already noon, and Chen Feng had just gotten up.

As soon as Guo Mengyao entered the room, she pounced on him with a huge smile, hanging on him and saying happily, “This is truly a double blessing. The matter with Xue Jun is also about to be settled. Chen Feng, I really can’t hold it in this time. Please tell me, okay? What’s the background of this friend who helped you? His power is just too immense. And the efficiency is too high. It’s only been a day, and it’s already settled.”

Chen Feng was equally curious in his heart, but he could only hold it in. On the surface, he asked calmly, “What’s the specific situation with Xue Jun now?”

Guo Mengyao smiled and said, “It turns out we were all deceived by that mistress’s lover and his family. That lover wasn’t injured that badly at all. It was all a trick by him and his family. They bribed the doctor at the hospital and pulled strings there. They even wanted to fake the injury assessment, but they were exposed and their plan backfired. This must be the work of your friend, right? I have to say, he’s really amazing. Can you introduce him to me?”

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