I’ll do my best,” Zhang Boqi thought about his father and couldn’t stop a smug smile from appearing on his face.Honestly, having a provincial party committee vice secretary as one's father was truly b...Chapter 203 Comprehensive Acquisition! (Fourth Update!)

Su Wanwan wouldn't let her brother off so easily: "Don’t use Grandpa as an excuse; you must tell me about one person."

"Apart from Zhang Mingqi, Song Ziyè is also not bad. However, Grandpa said that she is too career-oriented and unsuitable to become a daughter-in-law in the Su family. Besides, our zodiac signs don’t match."

"Is there really something mystical about one’s zodiac sign Why believe such superstitions from old times"

Su Tianran helplessly replied: "But Grandpa believes more and more in these things as he grows older. What can I do"

"Song Ziyè is very pretty, so if she were to be my sister-in-law, I wouldn’t have any objections."

"Grandpa likes Song Haixing even more; he’s had experts look at our compatibility and they said that we are extremely compatible. Not only will it bring good fortune for the husband, but also prosperity for the entire Su family. Plus, Song Haixing is very sweet-tongued and very likable to Grandad."

"But I don’t really like this woman," Su Wanwan said somewhat unwillingly: "Brother, are you truly going to let Song Haixing be my sister-in-law"

Su Wanwan hadn't met Song Haixing many times before. However, once at the Sky Palace International Clubhouse, Song Haixing was provoked by Wang Zheng into a major faux pas that almost became the laughingstock of high society. Su Wanwan naturally had no good feelings towards this woman.

"It mainly depends on Grandpa’s wishes; he wants to have grandchildren soon since I am not getting any younger. He hopes to fulfill his wish of having four generations under one roof."

"I’m asking if you want to marry her" Su Wanwan directly asked.

"No." Su Tianran answered straightforwardly and without hesitation.

Su Wanwan didn't know what to say at this moment. For these aristocratic descendants, the utilitarianism and benefits of marriage far outweigh true feelings. Their marriages must take into account compatibility between families and how much they can bring to their clans; as for what young men and women truly want, it is completely disregarded by their elders.

For them, love was a luxury item.

Su Wanwan looked up at her brother: "Brother, will I face the same situation you do in the future"

"It shouldn't be the case, Grandpa cares about you so much that he would definitely consider your feelings. I'm different from my second brother; we have to take on responsibilities that we should bear."

The look in Su Tianran's eyes did not contain any desolation. Given his position, perhaps he had long grown accustomed to such a life and was well-prepared for this kind of future. For someone with such strong career-mindedness, marriage might be something optional; an emotionless marriage that exists only nominally wouldn't affect them in the least, and on some levels, it could even reduce significant resistance.

Seeing his sister's worried expression, Su Tianran smiled and reassured her: "Vivian, don’t worry. We all hope to see you happy."

Su Vivian shook her head and said, "Let’s not talk about such heavy topics now. Big Brother, how are you planning on dealing with Wang Zheng next Do we have to fight until one of us falls"

"Vivian, these aren’t matters that you need to worry about. Listen to me; there are certain things where your involvement would actually hinder my judgment."

"There’s no possibility of reconciliation between him and me."

At this moment, Su Tianran looked out the window at the night sky with a vacant gaze.

...

Indeed, when Langxin Network released Wang Zheng's news article, it stirred up a massive uproar among the public.

The people were still wary of the robbery involving the Illusory Spirit Crystal Diamonds and would probably avoid purchasing from that brand’s counters for quite some time. No one dared to joke with their lives; what if they got stabbed while buying diamonds Would it not be a huge loss then In such high-end luxury industries, there are too many companies that suffer irreversible damage once they falter. The competition wouldn't give them another chance.

The popularity of Illusory Spirit Crystal Diamonds seemed to be plummeting and might never recover.

However, unexpectedly, on the same night, Langxin Network released a highlighted news article on their homepage stating that the robbery involving Illusory Spirit Crystal Diamonds was actually orchestrated by its competitors. The article pointed out that Lingtong, Eggle, and Suzhou Sentiment were actually part of the same enterprise. Although the company’s name wasn't disclosed in the article, it successfully kept suspense alive, making the whole incident even more mysterious. Additionally, this news piece effectively shifted public attention toward the other three major brands.

"I didn’t realize competition in the diamond industry is so fierce!"

"What did you expect Business is like warfare! One moment of carelessness can lead to your demise at the hands of your opponent!"

"Those established diamond brands must have been driven to desperation by Illusory Spirit Crystal Diamonds, leading them to resort to such underhanded tactics."

"Shh, don't talk nonsense. The police haven't come to a conclusion yet, so let's not speculate."

"How can I be speculating Isn't it obvious Several major brands are maliciously conspiring against Illusory Crystal, and such an evident fact is clearly visible to anyone who isn't blind or stupid!"

"Are you calling me blind and stupid"

"You damn well deserve it!"

"F*ck your grandma! I'll beat the hell out of you!"

...

On forums like Tianya, Mop, and others, discussions like these are everywhere. Of course, there are many people who start arguing and insulting each other during their debates. Most netizens sympathize with Illusory Crystal while expressing outrage at the three old brands' actions. Some even initiated a boycott campaign.

The three big brands were hastily clarifying their positions, trying to distance themselves from the scandal. Suzhou Elegant even offered half-day discounts as compensation to both new and existing customers. However, these efforts made them seem like they were closing the stable door after the horse had bolted, only intensifying the public's criticism.

Illusory Crystal, on the other hand, saw a surge in sales as a result of this incident.

Two days later, the big headline news on Wangxin Home page was finally removed. Chen Xinguang arrived at his company nervously but didn't see anyone from the Shangguan family for negotiation.

While he was puzzled about it, his phone suddenly rang. Seeing who the caller was made him frown deeply.

"Chen Xinguang" A young voice on the other end of the line carried an air of authority that left no room for doubt, clearly a sign of someone used to being in charge.

"Who are you" Chen Xinguang's instincts told him this person was significant, but he couldn't recall who it might be at the moment.

"I am Su Tianran from the Su family."

"Su... Young Master Su" Upon hearing this, Chen Xinguang could barely contain his shock and exclaimed loudly.

"It's me. If you have time today, come over for a cup of tea. Ten minutes later, a black Mercedes will pick you up downstairs," said Su Tianran before hanging up.

Holding the phone, Chen Xinguang seemed to lose all his strength and collapsed onto the sofa limply with a dazed expression.

When two tycoons compete, the aggrieved party naturally needs an outlet for their anger and a scapegoat. And CEO Chen Xinguang of Wavetrend Network was undoubtedly the perfect candidate.

An hour later, Chen Xinguang came out dejectedly from Su Tianran's office, his head hanging low, his face ashen, no longer the radiant figure he had been before.

A lifetime of hard work went down the drain.

Now, all Chen Xinguang has left is money. Apart from countless lifetimes' worth of banknotes, he possesses nothing else.

However, as soon as Su Tianran and Chen Xinguang reached their agreement, Wei Wentao, the first assistant to Shangguan Shishi, suddenly held a press conference announcing that Jirong International had formally acquired Wavetrend Network. With fifty-nine percent of shares in hand, they became the largest shareholder of Wavetrend, isolating the former chairman Chen Xinguang.

In later economics textbooks, this lightning acquisition battle would be talked about at length by all veteran professors. Jirong International managed to quietly complete the acquisition of fifty-nine percent of Wavetrend's shares without alerting anyone. With such a significant percentage in the hands of dozens of people, acquiring it was indeed quite challenging. Especially since Wavetrend's stock prices were still rising, making it an outstanding blue-chip stock with stable upward trends. Nobody knew what price and effort Jirong International had put in to persuade those original shareholders to transfer their stocks, thus paving the way for a giant to take over Wavetrend.

This seemingly impossible task was secretly accomplished by Shangguan Shishi with such meticulous precision and brilliance.

Following the news of Jirong's acquisition of Wavetrend, the stock prices of Wavetrend rose sharply again, increasing by twenty percentage points. Compared to when original shares were first issued, the overall share price had already soared by a hundred times.

All attending reporters were shocked by Wei Wentao’s announcement; naturally, many also doubted its veracity. After all, in China's internet industry, Wavetrend Network was the top dog with optimistic stock prices. Such a large-scale acquisition without any prior hints of its occurrence was indeed challenging. To carry out such an acquisition would require mobilizing massive funds, and it seemed only the Shangguan family could accomplish this arduous task.

Looking at the news, Su Tianran's anger had reached its peak. Usually mild-mannered, he finally couldn't contain his ire; the newly acquired teacup was once again smashed to pieces on the ground.

"Jirong International’s white electronic products business has just started, and they've invested a huge amount of working capital. Where did they get so much money to acquire Wavetrend Network"

Su Tianran had just coerced Chen Xinguang into handing over the thirty percent shares he held in Wavetrend, becoming its largest shareholder nominally. But he hadn't expected that as soon as he took on the role of chairman for a few minutes, Jirong International would announce a full acquisition of Wavetrend and continue to outmaneuver him!

PS: Chapter 4 is here! Hope average monthly subscribers can reach 200! Brothers, let's go all out together!ecome this hot-headed now If you want to find me, just come directly; is it necessary for this"Qiang Dongsong responded with a cold laugh: "Are you joking Why would I want to find you""Why you want to...