The press conference venue was packed, with a large golden banner on the screen announcing the successful collaboration between Su's Group and Scion Asset Management Company.
More remarkably, this was the first time in many years that Xu Shuming, Chairman of Su's Group, had appeared on stage with his wife for an interview.
While reporters were posing questions to the project leads, the atmosphere in the VIP lounge backstage, where Xu Shuming and Mrs. Su were waiting for the photo opportunity, was far from peaceful.
Xu Shuming: "You'd better put on a very happy face. I'm used to seeing your long face at home, but if you dare show that ugly expression in front of the media, don't blame me for being harsh with you later!"
Mrs. Su: "Hmph, yes. You can casually let Su's Group cooperate with an outside management company. What else can you, Xu Shuming, possibly do!"
Xu Shuming: "It was the decision of the shareholders' meeting!"
Mrs. Su: "Is that so? I am also a member of the shareholders' meeting, and I knew nothing about this from beginning to end!"
Xu Shuming: "I have already made the right choice on your behalf!"
Mrs. Su: "Su's is mine! How dare you make decisions for me!"
Xu Shuming: "Because I've been running it all these years!!!"
Mrs. Su: "I will expose you in front of the media! Let them see how you snatched Su's from me!!!"
As Xu Shuming raised his hand, about to slap her, the door was knocked.
Staff: "Mr. Xu, Mrs. Su, it's almost time for you to go on stage. There will be a brief interview session. We have designated three reporters to ask questions, exactly as shown in the questions you were given earlier. Just answer according to the script."
Xu Shuming immediately put on a friendly expression. He also put his arm around Mrs. Su's waist, appearing very intimate.
Xu Shuming whispered in Mrs. Su's ear, "I'm telling you, I'm helping you. If you dare to spout nonsense and cause a major scandal for Su's, I'll have Su's shareholders withdraw their investment tomorrow. Then you can go and cry in front of your grandfather's grave!"
Mrs. Su gritted her teeth. Of course, she didn't dare. Just as she had endured for so many years, Xu Shuming held the trump card of Su's very lifeline!
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Host: "Let us invite the Chairman of Su's Group, Mr. Xu Shuming, and his wife, Ms. Su Hui."
Xu Shuming deliberately raised his arm, smiling at Mrs. Su. Mrs. Su had no choice but to cooperate in front of the cameras. She linked arms with Xu Shuming, and as they ascended the steps, Xu Shuming even helped Mrs. Su lift her skirt hem.
Such care from an outstanding entrepreneur towards his wife was truly enough for the media to write extensively about!
However, this was precisely Xu Shuming's intention, as a good family environment could also stabilize Su's stock price!
Coupled with the cooperation agreement officially announced today, Su's stock was expected to soar in the coming period.
***
Ou Yunchen arrived just in time. As soon as he sat down, he saw Mrs. Su on stage, feigning affection as she posed for photos with Xu Shuming.
Reporter: "Mr. Xu, Mrs. Su, hello. I am a reporter from Qiafeng Finance. I would like to ask about the impact of this fundraising on the equity structure. Mrs. Su's shares have been diluted, and apart from Mrs. Su, other shareholders have also expressed their intention to increase capital. Is Mrs. Su considering relinquishing her shares?"
Xu Shuming's face froze. This was not one of the pre-approved questions. He searched for the staff in the audience with his eyes, and they also began to panic!
It was unclear where the problem occurred, but the reporter asking the question did not seem to be one they had arranged beforehand!
Xu Shuming: "I will..."
Mrs. Su immediately took the microphone and said, "No!"
The reporters in the audience, as if sensing a brewing storm, immediately swarmed forward, snapping pictures of Mrs. Su.
Mrs. Su, however, calmly answered the question: "Su's was the foundation built by my father. No matter how much Su's grows in the future, I will not give up my shares in Su's."
Xu Shuming finally realized that this press conference had been hijacked by Mrs. Su! This was a clear indication that she intended to contend with him!
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Colin: "I don't understand. Who is in charge at Su's?"
At some point, Colin had sat down next to Ou Yunchen.
Ou Yunchen: "You are the largest shareholder of Su's, so in the future, it will still be up to you."
Colin: "No, no, no, I only take dividends. I don't participate in any decisions, and I won't even be invited to shareholder meetings."
Ou Yunchen, who had been confused, finally understood. No wonder Xu Shuming had agreed to Scion's involvement!
Although Xu Shuming did not seem to have an advantage in terms of equity, in terms of management, Su's was still solely controlled by him.
As for Mrs. Su, whether in the past or present, she had never been involved in management. A woman without sufficient shareholding support would, he believed, be quickly ousted.
At that point, Mrs. Su would completely disappear from Su's, and people would only remember Xu Shuming as the sole heir in charge of Su's!
Ou Yunchen frowned, staring at the woman on stage. Mrs. Su had just forcefully stated that she would not give up her shares in Su's, which would put her in danger...
After all, Xu Shuming, who was prepared to completely take over Su's, might really risk everything to gain the remaining small percentage held by Mrs. Su!
Host: "Alright, thank you, media friends, for your questions..."
Ou Yunchen noticed Xu Shuming glance in a strange direction before escorting Mrs. Su down the stairs.
In a corner over there, several bodyguards who seemed out of place at the venue were present.
A man in the lead seemed to receive a signal from Xu Shuming and immediately said something into his earpiece. He nodded to the people behind him, they surveyed the venue, and then quietly withdrew.
Ou Yunchen immediately became vigilant. These were not Xu Shuming's usual bodyguards, nor were they temporary security personnel hired for the venue!
They looked well-trained, and even...
A familiar aura of lethality stirred Ou Yunchen's long-dormant nerves.
Ou Yunchen immediately stood up. His intuition told him that Mrs. Su might be in danger!
Colin: "Where are you going?"
Ou Yunchen shook off Colin's hand and left in another direction.