Kentarou extended a finger, "One hundred percent higher than your initial acquisition price."
Chen Cheng quietly calculated in his heart. This price was indeed tempting; others might have already accepted this sugar-coated bullet by now.
But, after all, Chen Cheng was Chen Cheng.
For him, money was the most useless thing.
"A hundred percent increase is indeed sincere. However..."
He deliberately dragged out the tail end of his sentence, his gaze sweeping over the seven women around him again, "I, as a person, value not only friends but also fate. If it’s just a simple transaction, it would be too cold."
Kentarou’s eyebrows raised, thinking he had caught Chen Cheng’s hidden meaning, "Mr. Chen Cheng, isn’t our fate right here?"
Chen Cheng waved his hand, "Ah, the fate I’m talking about means someone has already made an offer for the shares in my hands before you did."
"So, Mr. Sanji, we are fated, but not destined."
The smile on Kentarou’s face stiffened, and he leaned back, "Mr. Chen Cheng, according to what you’re saying, the deal between Mitsubishi and Xingye should be called off then."
"Alright," Chen Cheng was not panicked, "I will go back and tell Mei Xiang. She will understand."
"Doesn’t she just want money?" Sanji pressed on.
Chen Cheng nodded in admission, "Yes, if your company doesn’t want to accept, then I can just find someone else."
"I’m familiar with most of the domestic consortia." He said unhurriedly: "Buying Xingye Products is not a difficult task."
"Moreover, I have the worst-case plan."
Kentarou frowned slightly, "What?"
"If in the end no one accepts, then it’s no big deal, I’ll buy it." Chen Cheng said with ease: "In full."
Kentarou took a sharp breath, "The ultimate dragon fruit is indeed formidable."
Chen Cheng smiled faintly, "Actually, whether Mei Xiang sells or not, whether she swaps or not, it doesn’t matter much to me."
He was also testing, "And Mr. Sanji’s sudden change of heart, is it because of the Brazilian Mine that was left out?"
Seeing the calculations in his mind being exposed by Chen Cheng, Sanji Kintaro no longer hid it, and laughed heartily, "Mr. Chen Cheng is indeed insightful. Since that is the case, let me be frank then."
He leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming serious, "The reports you gave us, indeed, Xingye has a lot of potential in Japan’s operations. And the information I received is that the Brazilian Mine has even greater potential."
Chen Cheng nodded, not denying it.
Initially, Wen Shulin also valued the Brazilian Mine, not Xingye Products itself.
"You are Mei Xiang’s boyfriend, and you have absolute say. I believe, as long as Mr. Chen Cheng you give the nod, Mei Xiang won’t reject any of your requests."
Chen Cheng spread his hands, "Mr. Sanji, as I’ve already mentioned."
"Before you, someone has already reached an agreement with me, so I can’t hand over the shares in my possession and the Brazilian Mine to you."
Kentarou’s tone intensified, "No room for discussion?"
"No need for discussion at all."
Chen Cheng nodded, "Absolutely certain."
Kentarou took a sharp breath, fell silent for a moment, seemingly weighing something.
The atmosphere in the room became stagnant for a time, the seven kimono-clad women also held their breaths, not daring to make a sound.
In the end, Kentarou slowly exhaled, the smile returning to his face, just that this smile had less of the previous ease and more weight to it.
"Mr. Chen Cheng, you are formidable, I admit that I underestimated you."
He paused, and sincerely said, "Since you have a better choice, I naturally won’t force you. However, I hope we can still be friends."
Chen Cheng smiled too, "Of course, the more friends, the more paths. I very much respect Mr. Sanji’s position in the Japanese business community."
Kentarou nodded, "Since that’s the case, let’s not talk business."
He clapped his hands, "Come, perform the tea ceremony for Mr. Chen Cheng."
As soon as the words fell, the women who had been kneeling on the tatami got up and obediently undid the obi around their waists.
Seeing this, Chen Cheng also stood up. With his experiences and lessons learned, he naturally understood that this was not the moment to enjoy.
"Mr. Sanji, thank you for your hospitality." He maintained his calm, not letting his head be controlled, "However, I have claustrophobia, and I’m uncomfortable when I see too many people."
Chen Cheng said with a smile: "Besides, Mei Xiang is waiting for me to come home for dinner, so I’ll take my leave."
After saying this, Chen Cheng headed towards the entrance.
Seeing this, the seven women also stopped their actions, their gazes shifting towards Kentarou in bewilderment, waiting for further instructions.
Sanji Kintaro’s brows were deeply furrowed, he watched Chen Cheng’s departing figure, and closed his eyes.
After Chen Cheng had left, he took out his phone and dialed a number, "Check for me the real reason why Xingye Products is so eager to swap shares, what is it."