67: Chapter 67 The Zhu Group Changes Hands

"Just accept it." Tang Man chimed in with a smile, naturally aware of Lin Yu's temperament. "I've already found a decoration company; they are a top-tier design team. Huihui, Fatty, you two can decide on the style yourselves. The costs have already been covered by the Boss."

"Huh?" Fatty's eyes widened. "The decoration is covered too?"

"Naturally." Tang Man blinked. "Brother Yu said, if we're going to decorate, we'll do it with the best, move-in ready."

Fatty and Huihui exchanged glances. Fatty chuckled and scratched his head: "That sounds great! Eventually, my mom and dad can move in too, to keep Uncle Lin and Auntie Lin company. Let them come to the city and enjoy life."

Lin Yu smiled.

Watching this happy couple, he felt a warmth in his heart.

"Sure, it'll be convenient being upstairs and downstairs, and it'll be lively."

Standing to the side, Yu Yi and Yu Er were deeply shocked to see their boss, Lin Yu, casually give away a three-million-yuan flat without even blinking.

Yu Yi lowered his head slightly, a flash of complex emotion in his eyes. He was an orphan who had struggled on the streets since he was young, and he had seen too many bosses who would turn their backs on people. But this was the first time he had seen a boss like Lin Yu, who valued his brothers more than money and was even willing to pave the way for his brothers' future and their families' happiness.

"Following a boss like this," Yu Yi thought silently, "Even if I, Yu Yi, fall one day, the Boss will definitely not mistreat my family."

Although Yu Er didn't speak, his tightly clenched fists and firm gaze said everything.

Just then, the phone in Tang Man's bag suddenly vibrated, breaking the warm atmosphere in the room.

Tang Man took out her phone, glanced at it, and answered the call: "Hello, President Wang Ya?"

President Wang Ya's somewhat helpless voice came from the other end: "Sister Man, the chairman of the Zhu Group is here again. He's been waiting in the lobby downstairs for nearly three hours. The security guards are asking if they should kick him out..."

"Zhu Gui?" Tang Man's voice turned a few degrees colder.

"Yes! His attitude is extremely sincere, saying he's here to apologize and wants to discuss a collaboration." President Wang Ya paused, "He comes to block the door every day."

Tang Man turned to look at Lin Yu, covering the receiver: "Boss, Zhu Gui from the Zhu Group is here again."

Lin Yu was helping Li Hang adjust the pillow behind his back. Hearing this, his movements paused. He turned around, his gaze as calm as water: "He's still waiting downstairs?"

"Yes, he says he won't leave until he sees you."

A playful arc appeared at the corner of Lin Yu's mouth. This past week, he had been busy with the construction site groundbreaking ceremony and then accompanying someone in the hospital, intentionally or unintentionally ignoring this "uninvited guest." But just because he hadn't seen Zhu Gui didn't mean he hadn't been doing anything.

Lin Yu took out his phone and dialed Investment Director Shen Ruoyao.

"Hello, Boss." A respectful and pleasant voice came from the other end.

"Is the research report on the Zhu Group ready?" Lin Yu's voice was so calm that one couldn't tell if he was happy or angry.

"It's ready, Boss!" Investment Director Shen Ruoyao was clearly well-prepared. "According to our detailed investigation, although the Zhu Group appears to have a solid foundation with a four-star hotel and ten chain budget hotels in Ze City, their capital chain is actually very tight. They have recently been trying to maintain cash flow through private lending, and what's more..."

"Good, he's at the front desk on the first floor. Take him to the reception room to wait for me." Lin Yu hung up the phone and turned to Tang Man: "Back to the company. It's time I met this Chairman Zhu."

Tang Man understood: "Understood, Boss."

Lin Yu stood up and looked at Fatty, his tone returning to his usual ease: "Alright, you rest well at home. I'll come to see you when I have time. I've already had Yu Yi assign two professional caregivers to take care of your daily life and rehabilitation training. You're too heavy, Huihui can't handle you alone."

Fatty chuckled. Although the wound on his back still throbbed, his heart felt warm: "Alright, Old Lin, business comes first, you go ahead and get busy. I'm fine, don't worry! With Huihui here, will I starve to death?"

"That certainly won't happen." Lin Yu smiled and turned to Chen Huihui: "Huihui, I'll leave Fatty to you. If anything happens, call Tang Man directly."

"Don't worry, Brother Yu, I will take good care of Li Hang." Chen Huihui nodded obediently, her eyes full of admiration as she looked at Lin Yu.

Lin Yu didn't say any more and turned to leave the ward with Tang Man, Yu Yi, and Yu Er.

In the hallway, Lin Yu's footsteps were steady and powerful.

"Tang Man, notify President Wang Ya to have the Zhu Group's tax..."

"Yes, Boss." A flash of excitement crossed Tang Man's eyes.

The door to the reception room opened. Lin Yu walked in wearing casual clothes, yet carrying an overbearing aura. Tang Man followed closely behind, holding a thick file.

"Chairman Zhu, sorry to keep you waiting." Lin Yu sat in the main seat without even intending to stand up for a handshake.

"President Lin! Hello, President Lin!" Zhu Gui jumped up like a spring, full of smiles. "I'm here to apologize! My son was ignorant and almost hurt your daughter. I've already taught him a harsh lesson! Besides, I'm also here to seek cooperation..."

"Cooperation?" Lin Yu interrupted him, his fingers tapping gently on the table. "Chairman Zhu, don't you have any idea what the situation is with your Zhu Group right now?"

Zhu Gui's smile stiffened: "President Lin, what do you mean by that..."

"Capital chain rupture, private loans with interest rates as high as 30 percent, tax evasion in your three subordinate hotels, and chaotic accounts." Lin Yu read the investment department's investigation report indifferently. With every sentence he read, Zhu Gui's face turned paler. "Chairman Zhu, you aren't here to seek cooperation; you're here to beg for survival."

Zhu Gui's legs went weak, and he almost knelt down: "President Lin, you are all-powerful, please help a brother out! As long as you are willing to inject capital, the Zhu Group... I am willing to give you half the shares!"

"Half?" Lin Yu laughed, his smile tinged with three parts mockery. "Chairman Zhu, you've got one thing wrong. I don't want your shares; I want your assets."

Lin Yu threw the file Tang Man handed him onto the table: "This is my proposed acquisition plan. Junlin Capital will fully acquire the Zhu Group, and your four-star hotel and ten chain budget hotels will belong to me. In exchange, I will help you pay off those high-interest loans. As for the tax issues... as long as you cooperate obediently, I can help you pay them off."

"This... this..." Zhu Gui opened the file with trembling hands. Seeing the acquisition price, although it pained him, compared to the risk of bankruptcy and going to jail, this was his only life-saving straw.

"Sign, or not sign?" Lin Yu's eyes sharpened.

"I'll sign! I'll sign!" Zhu Gui grabbed the pen and signed his name without hesitation.

Lin Yu took the file, a cold smirk curling at the corner of his mouth: "Welcome to Junlin Capital. However, the name 'Zhu Group' is too tacky; from now on, it will be renamed 'Junlin Hotel Group'. I'll give you a position as Vice President. Of course! You can also take this money to switch to another industry. Even if you do nothing, your family can live without worry."

After taking over the Zhu Group, the first thing Lin Yu did was take the newly appointed Vice President of the hotel group to the kindergarten where Tangtang was.

It was lunchtime, and the kindergarten entrance was crowded with parents.

That arrogant woman was holding Little Fatty's hand, standing at the school gate with an anxious face. Ever since she just received a call saying her company had been acquired, she felt like the sky was falling. Meanwhile, Tangtang was nearby with her maternal grandparents, and Principal Zhao was politely accompanying them.

A Rolls-Royce Phantom pulled up slowly.

The car door opened, and Lin Yu stepped out, holding Tang Man's hand. Immediately after, Zhu Gui followed humbly behind, carrying a large pile of expensive toys and gift boxes.

Tangtang saw this and immediately ran over, throwing herself into Lin Yu's arms: "Daddy Lin Yu, why did you and Mommy just arrive? I've been waiting for a while!"

"Is that... Tangtang's father?"

"My god, isn't that Chairman Zhu from the Zhu Group? Why is he following behind someone else carrying bags?"

The surrounding parents whispered, and some even took out their phones to take pictures of the Phantom and search: "Oh my goodness, 15 million!"

Seeing this scene, Little Fatty's mother turned pale and pulled Little Fatty, trying to squeeze into the crowd.

"Stop." Lin Yu's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a chill.

Zhu Gui reacted immediately, rushed over, grabbed Little Fatty by the ear, and dragged him in front of Tangtang, then roared at Little Fatty's mother: "Apologize, now!"

"Zhu Gui, have you gone mad!" Little Fatty's mother screamed.

"Mad? I was almost killed by you!" Zhu Gui backhanded a slap across her face (of course, he didn't use real force, it was mainly for show), "Apologize quickly!"

Little Fatty's mother was trembling with fear. She pulled Little Fatty to stand in front of Tangtang and bowed: "I'm sorry, Tangtang, Auntie was wrong. I shouldn't have bullied you, and I shouldn't have asked the principal to expel you..."

Little Fatty was also scared to the point of wailing: "Tangtang, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have bullied you, and even more so, I shouldn't have cursed at you..."

Tangtang got down from Lin Yu, watched this scene, raised her little head, and said in a milky voice: "Daddy, they are so pitiful."

Lin Yu stroked her head, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding parents, and finally landed on the principal: "Principal Zhao, from now on, whoever dares to bully my daughter, or pull this kind of 'villain filing the complaint first' trick, I will make sure they can no longer stay in Ze City. Do you understand?"

The principal was covered in cold sweat and nodded repeatedly: "Understood! Understood! Tangtang is the apple of our kindergarten's eye; no one dares to bully her!"

Lin Yu snorted coldly, greeted Tang Man's parents, picked up Tangtang, took Tang Man's hand, got into the car, and drove away. Only the desperate Zhu Gui family and the awe-filled gazes of the surrounding parents were left behind, while Tangtang's maternal grandparents felt a sense of relief and were proud to have such an outstanding son-in-law.

Lin Yu took Tang Man and her daughter for a Western meal. During the meal, he taught Tangtang how to use a knife and fork hand-in-hand. She found it novel and learned quickly. After eating, they went shopping for a while, bought two pretty dresses for Tangtang, and then the little girl went to kindergarten contentedly.

After dropping Tang Man off at the company, Lin Yu returned to Ruiyuan Residential Compound.

Lin Yu leaned back on the leather sofa in the study, a half-lit cigarette between his fingertips, his brows furrowed. Amidst the swirling smoke, the asset statement of the Zhu Group—now the Junlin Hotel Group—was spread out in front of him.

"One four-star hotel, ten chain hotels; it sounds nice, but in reality, it's a mess." Lin Yu rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache. "President Wang Ya is spread too thin. Who should I entrust this hotel sector to?"

Finding someone outside the company would take too long; letting Zhu Gui continue to manage it might ruin the company's reputation. Fatty? Forget it, he's not the type. It seems like an internal transfer is the only way.

Just as he was feeling agitated, the door was gently pushed open.

Su Manqin walked in with a cup of hot milk. She was wearing a wine-red silk nightgown, her long hair casually pinned up, with a few strands hanging by her temples, exuding the lazy and charming allure unique to a mature woman.

"You must be exhausted these past few days, why aren't you resting?" Su Manqin walked behind the sofa, extended her slender fingers, and gently massaged Lin Yu's temples with moderate pressure. "What's troubling you?"

Lin Yu leaned back, enjoying her massage, and sighed: "What else could it be? I acquired ten hotels and a four-star building. The people Zhu Gui left behind are all parasites; keeping them is a disaster, and replacing them leaves me with no one I trust to manage it. Such a big operation, without a helmsman, it'll fall apart sooner or later."

Su Manqin's fingers paused slightly, then she asked softly: "Then what do you plan to do? Hire someone with a high salary from the outside?"

"It's hard to find someone for now, especially in our ordinary third-tier city." Lin Yu shook his head. "Besides, I don't know the background of outside hires, and if I don't keep an eye on them, who knows how they might cheat me. If only there were someone of our own who understands management and can keep things under control."

The study was quiet for a few seconds.

Su Manqin stopped her movements, walked around the sofa, and sat down opposite Lin Yu. She picked up the cup of milk, took a light sip, and a flash of imperceptible determination crossed her eyes.

"Lin Yu." She suddenly called his full name.

"Hmm?" Lin Yu opened his eyes, looking at the breathtakingly beautiful Su Manqin before him.

"Let me do it." Su Manqin said indifferently, her tone as calm as if she were talking about a trivial matter. "I will be this CEO."

Lin Yu was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Manqin, don't joke. This isn't playing house. That's a four-star hotel—I plan to upgrade it to five stars—plus ten chain stores and hundreds of employees. I'm afraid you'll be exhausted."

"I'm not afraid of being tired." Su Manqin looked into Lin Yu's eyes and said seriously, "So many of your women are working, I can't just drink tea and read books at home all day. I am also your woman; since you need people, why can't I stand up?"

Lin Yu looked at her, speechless for a moment. Su Manqin had only met Tang Man, yet she knew he had many women; he had to admit she was quite smart.

In fact, Lin Yu had always had a question in his heart.

Su Manqin appeared very mysteriously. He had never heard her mention her family, nor had she spoken of her past. But Lin Yu was no fool; the noble temperament engraved in Su Manqin's bones, the elegance and composure in her every gesture, was definitely not something an ordinary family could cultivate.