Chapter 88 The Magical Toilet

As soon as Ling Yue entered the room, it went silent for a second.

Immediately after, the eight shareholders in the room walked toward Ling Yue. With You Mingzhi's introductions, everyone went through a round of friendly handshakes and greetings.

Ever since Ling Yue planned to invest in SX Club, You Mingzhi had granted access permissions to Qian Xu.

After Qian Xu's team spent a few days investigating to ensure there were no tax issues or other problems, Ling Yue agreed to a second meeting for detailed discussions.

Today, Qian Xu had arrived early as well, and was currently seated opposite the shareholders.

He stood up to welcome his boss.

Only after Ling Yue sat down beside him did he take his seat again; the attention to detail was impeccable.

With everyone present, You Mingzhi, as the initiator of the meeting, spoke first: "Miss Ling, I have reclaimed 23% of the shares, which, added to the 43% I voluntarily offered, makes a total of 66% of shares that can be sold to you at the previously agreed price of 7 million per share."

"The eight shareholders present hold a total of 28% of the shares, and they still have some disputes regarding the acquisition terms."

Ling Yue smiled faintly and looked directly at them, seeing the blatant calculation in their eyes. "For what reason are you not selling your shares?"

One of the shareholders, a plump man, laughed: "The club is the hard-earned effort of all the shareholders. We welcome you if you want to invest and become a shareholder."

"But if you want to push us out, don't you think you need to show more sincerity?"

Ling Yue didn't answer; she straightened up and leaned back against the chair.

This subtle action told Qian Xu that it was his turn to speak.

Qian Xu adjusted his glasses, his gaze turning sharp. "Everyone, my client is offering 7 million for the acquisition, which is 5.8 times the valuation. With such a high price, is that still not enough sincerity?"

"Or rather, is there something else you are dissatisfied with?"

The shareholders exchanged glances.

The plump shareholder was clearly the designated spokesperson. He still wore a smile on his face, but his words were aggressive:

"It's not that we are dissatisfied. The club has limitless future prospects. For us, selling is not as cost-effective as continuing to hold the shares."

Bullshit.

If they really didn't want to sell their shares, they wouldn't be sitting at this negotiation table today.

In all honesty, the 7 million acquisition price was a premium Ling Yue offered just to secure the club as quickly as possible.

In this industry, this price was practically charity.

Qian Xu didn't yield an inch, his smile remaining. "The club's future development is an unknown variable. Its future value is impossible to estimate, whether high or low, but right now, a single share is only worth 1.2 million."

"Everyone's time is precious. Why don't you just state your purpose directly?"

The plump shareholder said: "Lawyer Qian makes a valid point."

"Actually, I think we can reach a balance point. Miss Ling, you take 70%, and we hold 30%. Together, we can push the club to the top position. This could be considered a win-win cooperation."

Heh, is that even human language?

When acquiring a club, it's best to avoid conflict.

Ling Yue warned herself internally to avoid blurting anything out, and she hurriedly picked up her juice and took two big gulps.

Qian Xu chuckled and shook his head. "My client is investing so much capital precisely to have absolute decision-making power and to streamline the board of directors. Buying 70% of the shares for 3.5 billion—wouldn't that be absurd?"

The eight shareholders fell silent collectively.

Qian Xu paused, giving them enough time to think, then continued: "Since you are unwilling to sell your shares, there's no need for us to waste each other's time."

"Anything less than 92%, my client will not consider."

As Qian Xu finished speaking, Ling Yue stood up, ready to leave.

"Wait!" the plump shareholder suddenly changed his tone. "Today's negotiation has allowed us to see Miss Ling's sincerity."

"Indeed, compared to us, Miss Ling has abundant capital and is better suited to lead the club's development."

"We have deep feelings for the club and naturally hope to hand it over to someone more sincere. What happened just now was only a small test; please don't mind, Miss Ling."

"We are willing to sell our shares at a price of 5 million per share."

That was 2 million lower than the price You Mingzhi had sold his shares for.

Ling Yue frowned slightly.

If she hadn't understood what these people wanted at the beginning, she understood it now.

It's rare to encounter a 'sucker' who throws money around like her; of course, they had to meet and test her.

If Ling Yue were willing to take only 70%, then as shareholders of the same club, they would be partners in the future, fruits on the same tree, perhaps forming a mutually beneficial relationship.

If Ling Yue weren't willing to concede, it didn't matter; they would eventually agree to the proposal to sell the shares anyway. Being able to meet Ling Yue, show their faces, and make a connection was also good.

To put it plainly, these shareholders just wanted to make Ling Yue feel that it was her sincerity that moved them, causing them to collectively give up their shares.

To make Ling Yue feel grateful to them in her heart.

But they didn't stop to think.

She had bought the shares at a price far exceeding their valuation; it was a transaction of money for goods.

Grateful?

If there were any gratitude, it should be them feeling grateful to her.

Others wouldn't even try to haggle, but they weren't as generous as her.

But Ling Yue's goal was to acquire the shares, so she didn't say much.

After signing the share transfer agreement, the subsequent fund transfers and changes in share structure were left to Qian Xu and his team to handle.

With 2% more than originally planned, Ling Yue now held 94% of SX Club's shares; her position was as stable as it could be.

"Don't rush to leave, everyone. I've had my assistant book a restaurant. How about we have dinner together?"

You Mingzhi was all about parting on good terms.

"The negotiation was a bit too serious. Outside of work, we are all friends." The plump shareholder was the first to raise his hand in response. Finally, he looked at Ling Yue. "Miss Ling will be joining us, right?"

Ling Yue didn't mind normal social engagements.

But she didn't really want to waste time with a group of hypocrites.

"I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well and want to go home and rest as soon as possible. How about this: let Boss You take care of everyone on my behalf, and I'll cover all the expenses." Ling Yue wore a helpless, faint smile.

In reality, she thought that since the other party was hypocritical, why should she be sincere?

"What a pity." The plump shareholder laughed awkwardly.

Ling Yue also feigned a sigh: "It is."

You Mingzhi was a shrewd person; sensing that the atmosphere was off, he immediately had his assistant take the eight shareholders to the restaurant first.

He, however, had to stay behind to discuss the capital investment with Ling Yue.

"Miss Ling—no, you are my boss now." You Mingzhi changed his form of address on the spot. "May I ask when Boss Ling's funds will be available? Is it an installment investment or a one-time investment?"

Ling Yue set aside her empty juice glass. "One-time investment. Go and get the account ready."

"Alright, I'll go arrange it right away!"

You Mingzhi and Qian Xu hurried out of the conference room.

Ling Yue used the excuse of wanting more juice to send Cheng Jiao away, but she forgot about Zang Lanyi, her dedicated personal bodyguard.

What else could she do?

The lottery's destination was the restroom, obviously.

Ling Yue sighed and again used the excuse of going to the restroom, telling Zang Lanyi to wait obediently outside.

Speaking of which... does the restroom have some kind of magic?

She had drawn [10x Cashback] in this place again!

The last time was when she signed the contract with Kan Jiashu...

Now Ling Yue was very conflicted.

Should she use the 'Cashback Multiplier Card' right now?

20 times cashback on 3.5 billion is... 70 billion.

A very huge number.

But!

What if she drew an even more awesome multiplier next time?

Currently, [1000x Cashback] and [50x Cashback] hadn't been drawn yet.

Since they appeared on the wheel, they couldn't just be for show. Based on probability, she would definitely have a chance to get them.

Just imagine, if one day she accidentally drew [1000x Cashback] and then used the 'Cashback Multiplier Card', the zeros behind her assets would just keep adding up without limit!

Just thinking about this made Ling Yue stop breathing for a moment.

She decided to play it safe for now!

Ling Yue closed the red wooden box, washed her hands, and walked out of the restroom.

"Boss, is your stomach upset?" Zang Lanyi asked, looking serious as she leaned against the wall at the restroom entrance with her arms crossed.

Ling Yue threw the hand towel into the trash can. "What makes you say that?"

Zang Lanyi blinked. "You were gone for twenty minutes."

Had she really been struggling with that for so long?

No, that's not right!

"Hey, are you timing how long I spend in the bathroom?" Ling Yue looked disgusted.

Was she really stuck in a 'poor person' mindset? She felt her privacy had been violated.

Zang Lanyi looked naive. "If you don't like hearing it, I won't mention it next time."

Ling Yue: "... Forget it."

She was a bodyguard, after all, and was probably just afraid she'd die in the bathroom.

Being a bit of a stickler for time was just her being diligent.