Chen Feng seemed tempted, but he still joked, "Didn’t you say before that thirty million would only get me 12% of the shares? Suddenly giving me 25%, I’m afraid I can’t accept it."
Guo Mengyao rolled her eyes and said, "You’ve helped me so much, I have to show my appreciation somehow."
Chen Feng shook his head and said, "Thanks, but you’re offering too much, I won’t accept it. How about this, just give me 15%."
Money wasn’t lacking for Chen Feng; the reason he invested in her company wasn’t for himself, but he wanted to ensure that after he passed away, his family, especially his mom and dad, would have a way to receive annual dividends, ensuring they live comfortably and enjoy their retirement.
Right now, Guo Mengyao was giving him so many shares due to gratitude and a bit of emotional factor. Once he passed away, Wu Mengting would hold his shares, allowing his family to enjoy the dividend benefits. Over time, Guo Mengyao might feel regret for giving away too many shares initially, possibly leading to conflicts and disputes.
Therefore, for safety’s sake, it would be better to take fewer shares, allowing the goodwill to extend to his family after his passing.
Of course, Guo Mengyao wasn’t aware of Chen Feng’s thoughts, looking at him with astonishment and asking, "Are you serious?"
Chen Feng nodded, "Of course. 15% will do. With more, I wouldn’t feel comfortable holding them."
Guo Mengyao immediately fell silent, her gaze towards Chen Feng growing increasingly tender and affectionate.
To her, Chen Feng not wanting more shares obviously meant he wasn’t trying to take advantage of her. And this represented money; Chen Feng giving up these easily obtainable benefits undoubtedly showed true love for her. Or rather, it showed he genuinely cared about her.
Chen Feng felt a bit awkward under her gaze, which seemed about to overflow with emotions, and with a deliberately relaxed expression, he laughed, "Don’t be too moved. I don’t want more shares to avoid any future unpleasantness with you. I’m also afraid you’ll regret it later, affecting the purity of our relationship."
Their relationship was indeed quite pure, consisting of a pure classmate relationship and bedmate relationship.
Upon hearing this, Guo Mengyao’s face rarefully blushed, she nodded with a smile and said, "Alright. I understand. Let’s settle for 15% then."
Guo Mengyao believed it was Chen Feng’s masculine pride that was acting up, so she agreed straightforwardly.
Furthermore, she felt that they had a long future ahead; if they deepened their relationship, marriage was a real possibility. At that time, as spouses, matters of company shares would be even less concerning.
"That’s my good girl. Make sure to grow the company for me and aim to pay back within a few years."
As Chen Feng spoke, he teasingly reached over and gently lifted her chin with his fingers.
Guo Mengyao looked at him shyly and angrily, a gentle smile at the corners of her mouth.
Such charming expression caused a slight jump in Chen Feng’s heart, his fingers subconsciously starting to move downwards.
At that moment, Guo Mengyao’s phone rang, startling them both.
Guo Mengyao, blushing, quickly fished her phone out of her bag, looked at the number, and told Chen Feng, "It’s Sister Li calling."
"Then go ahead and answer," Chen Feng said.
"How should I speak to her?" Guo Mengyao asked.
Chen Feng felt a bit helpless but, seeing it had come to this point, went along with it, saying, "Just tell her to wait a couple of days, by then there’ll be results. Don’t make promises, and don’t say it’s hopeless. First, retrieve the share buyback agreement and the three million deposit you signed with her previously."
Upon hearing this, Guo Mengyao understood and answered Sister Li’s call, turning on the speaker.
"Mengyao, how’s it going? Did you contact him? What did he say?"
Sister Li’s tone carried helplessness; she had used all her available connections during this time, but could only get some basic information, as the review group was sent directly from the province, making her previous contacts inadequate.
She had also gone to where the review group directed, undergoing some questioning, with them being relatively courteous, not giving her a hard time, before letting her leave after a few inquiries.
However, the more it was , the more uncertain she felt, her heart uneasy, fearing her husband might end up being sentenced for several years.
"I’ve already spoken to him, he said to wait for two days, by then there’ll be an outcome," Guo Mengyao relayed the message as Chen Feng instructed.
Sister Li, not being foolish, quickly asked, "Does that mean my husband will be alright?"
"Given the current situation, I can’t make promises. But I’ll ask him to think of solutions. We’ve known each other for so many years, don’t you agree?"
Upon hearing this, Sister Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief while still couldn’t help but worry, since her husband was still detained, and she hadn’t been able to even see him.
"Mengyao, I know your man has great influence, ask him to help, I’m begging you," Sister Li’s tone carried some humility.
"Sister Li, I wasn’t aware of the matters at first; I didn’t expect these things to happen either. Alas!"
"Alas!" Sister Li sighed along with her, then volunteered, "Mengyao, I was blinded by greed before. Consider the sixty-three million buyback agreement void, and I’ll immediately return the three million deposit to you."
Seeing Sister Li being so sensible, Guo Mengyao immediately said, "Alright, let’s meet tonight, bring the buyback agreement, and return the three million deposit via transfer."
Regarding these matters, she certainly wouldn’t be polite. Back when Sister Li forced her to sign the agreement, politeness wasn’t shown either.
"Could we meet now? I’d like to discuss face-to-face," Sister Li said eagerly.
Though feeling a bit reluctant, Guo Mengyao still looked to Chen Feng for a decision, seeing him give a slight nod, she then said, somewhat unwillingly, "Alright then. Let’s meet at Lige Hotel, Huaidong Road, first-floor café. I’ll wait for you."
"Alright, I’ll be right over."
Ending the call, Guo Mengyao asked, "Do you have the confidence to get her husband out?"
Chen Feng could only ambiguously say, "I’ll need to ask before knowing."
"Why not ask now, so I can inform Sister Li later," Guo Mengyao suggested.
A bit caught between a rock and a hard place, Chen Feng maintained a front of calmness, slightly nodded, then picked up his phone and said, "I’ll head to the restroom, I’ll tell you once I’m out."
After lingering in the restroom for a few minutes, Chen Feng came out and said to Guo Mengyao, "It’s slightly difficult; the review process has already begun, once started, it’s irreversible. But I’ve asked my friend to try to get him lenient treatment. That’s how you should tell her. We can’t deliberately deceive her. Naturally, if her husband ends up fine, she’ll have to honor her word and transfer the shares to you at a low price."
Guo Mengyao’s beautiful eyes shifted slightly, nodding as she said, "Alright. I understand, I will tell Sister Li."