The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife-Chapter 506 - 509. Xi Yao is Happy (4 more updates)

Shen Junze continued, "Uncle Wang, if I obtain the company, I will only expel Lu Jincai and his people from the company. As for the uncles who watched me grow up, I am determined to respect you as my father did. Do you not believe I have that capability?"

Uncle Wang didn’t take long to decide, "Jun Ze, I have seen your capabilities, and I believe that if you regain the company, you can manage it well. I can help you with this matter, but it will take some time."

"How long will it take?"

"One month." In recent years, Lu Jincai had placed his confidants in key departments of the company, and his power had been undermined; even if he wanted to tamper with something, it would take some time to prepare.

"Okay." Shen Junze agreed without hesitation, as he had already waited more than two years and did not mind waiting another month.

Shen Junze had already realized that even if Bokai Real Estate developed rapidly, it would not surpass Lu Real Estate within the next three years. To quickly regain the company, he must start from within Lu Real Estate. The company’s problems would need to be triggered internally, and for this, he needed help from people within the company. The old shareholders were the best candidates. In a way, he had Lu Jincai to thank for this.

If it weren’t for Lu Jincai’s betrayal, the old shareholders would not have become disillusioned, and it would not have been so easy to sway them.

Persuading Uncle Wang was the first step, and the easiest, because Uncle Wang had been very close to his father, Shen Rang, and among the shareholders, he valued loyalty the most.

Shen Junze still remembered when he first took charge of Shen Family; Uncle Wang was actually the first person to help him, but back then, he had disappointed Uncle Wang.

"Jun Ze, if you truly intend to regain the company and treat us old shareholders well, then your uncle is definitely willing to help you. I will go back and plan this carefully. Once I figure out how to proceed, I’ll get in touch with you."

"Thank you, Uncle Wang. With your help, I believe I can soon reclaim my father’s company."

"Don’t thank me, I owe you this. If I had given you more support back then, you wouldn’t have ended up being..." He trailed off, "Let’s not talk about the past anymore."

"Uncle Wang, don’t feel guilty. The past was also due to my own incompetence. Since it’s already in the past, let’s not dwell on it. What’s important is now," Shen Junze said gently.

"You’re becoming more and more like your father. He too was a man of great broad-mindedness. I really miss the days when I started the company with your father," Uncle Wang said emotively, truly appreciating Shen Rang. That man was ambitious and upright, but unfortunately, he had supported an ingrate.

And it was only after Uncle Wang followed Shen Rang back to China that he realized Shen Rang was actually part of the Shen Family.

"Uncle Wang, in the future, you’ll cherish the days working together even more," Shen Junze said with a smile.

The two men exchanged smiles, having reached a consensus on certain matters.

Since Uncle Wang had decided to help Shen Junze, he also offered some genuine advice, "Jun Ze, if you really want to reclaim the company, just persuading me won’t be enough; you need to maintain good relationships with the rest of the shareholders."

Shen Junze had already planned to do so. Upon hearing Uncle Wang mention it, he replied naturally, "Uncle Wang, it’s been a while since I’ve contacted those uncles. How about you organize a gathering, and we all have a meal together?"

"That’s no problem. I’ll invite those few old fellows for a meal one of these days, except for those who stayed in America and don’t want to come back. I know quite a few of them who are still in the company pretty well. They will definitely give me this face, but how to persuade them after they arrive? That’s up to your own abilities."

"Of course, Uncle Wang. You’ve already set up the ladder for me. If I can’t climb it, then I’m truly incompetent and I would also be letting down the trust you’ve placed in me."

"Very well, it’s getting late today. I’ll head back now."

"Uncle Wang, let me walk you out."

"No need, I’ll walk myself. You can go out later."

Shen Junze immediately understood the meaning behind Wang Fu’s words. The plan hadn’t started yet, so they really should avoid any appearances of collusion, lest Lu Jincai become wary and make things difficult.

"Alright, then I won’t see Uncle Wang out. Please be careful on your way."

Wang Fu waved his hand and slowly walked out of the private room, still holding the two bottles of wine that Shen Junze had given him.

The reason Wang Fu had agreed so quickly to Shen Junze was that he had his own considerations. Over the past two years, his power in the company had been marginalized by Lu Jincai, reducing him to a nominal director without any real authority. It was quite vulgar to say, but he was merely "occupying the toilet without defecating."

He knew Lu Jincai was doing this to force him to resign, so that Lu wouldn’t be blamed for burning bridges. And whether in front of him or behind his back, Lu Jincai’s cronies were spreading rumors about him, essentially saying that he was not with the times.

These days had been agonizing for Wang Fu, and recently, Lu Jincai had been considering retracting the shares from these old fellows. If they didn’t act soon, they might end up being chased out of the company by Lu Jincai—a scenario Wang Fu was unwilling to face.

Moreover, Shen Junze’s growth over the past two years had not escaped Wang Fu’s notice; his capability was beyond doubt. Even if Shen Junze ultimately decided to burn bridges like Lu Jincai, they could negotiate the terms in advance and sell the company shares to Shen Junze at market price. This seemed like a good option.

Still, Wang Fu wanted to take a gamble. He wasn’t particularly accurate in judging people, but he was right more often than not. He hadn’t noticed Shen Junze’s character before, but upon meeting him today, he found Shen resembled Shen Rang in some aspects.

Another thing was that Wang Fu felt somewhat guilty towards Shen Rang. Back in the day, he hadn’t supported Shen Junze, allowing Lu Jincai to force him out of the company, which he felt was a betrayal of Shen Rang, especially since before dying, Shen Rang had entrusted the shareholders to help Junze stabilize his position.

After Wang Fu left, Shen Junze also breathed a sigh of relief, the first step of his plan having proceeded very smoothly. This confirmed his decision to approach Wang Fu first was correct; as expected, Wang Fu had agreed to help him, which would facilitate the smooth progress of his plan.

Shen Junze was pleased as things finally started moving. He thought of calling Qinglan Shen, but as he picked up his phone, he remembered she was abroad and reluctantly put it down.

During his years in Beijing, he hadn’t made any close friends, not even finding a drinking companion. Thinking of this, Shen Junze suddenly felt a bit dejected; in fact, he considered himself quite a failure as a person.

Without anyone to share his joy, and nowhere else to go, he decided to visit Old Sir Shen at the Shen Family home.

"Jun Ze, what brings you here so suddenly today?" Chu Yunrong asked with a smile when she saw him.

"I haven’t visited Grandfather for a while. I came to see him today. Is Grandfather at home?"

"Your grandfather is upstairs in the study. You can go up and see him."

Shen Junze nodded and went upstairs to see Old Sir Shen, who was practicing calligraphy.

"Grandfather, I came to see how you are doing. How have you been feeling lately?"

"My health is quite good. Your brother told me you’ve been busy with the new company. How’s everything going? Are things going smoothly?" Shen Junze had reported the office matters to Shen Junyu.

"Things are running smoothly. Big Brother has helped me a lot. I ask him for advice on all the things I don’t understand."

"That’s good to hear. Now that you have a new goal, work hard and don’t slack off like in the past." Old Sir Shen spoke solemnly, his grandson’s temperament was a bit extreme and although he had improved a lot over the last two years, the old man always felt the need to warn him in case he strayed off the path.

"Grandfather, I disappointed you in the past." Shen Junze expressed remorse; he didn’t understand how he had been so reckless back then, viewing everyone through the lens of conspiracy theories.

"Let’s not talk about the past. Just do well from now on. That way, I won’t have let your father down when I promised him I’d look after you."

"Grandpa, I understand, I will definitely work hard, I won’t let you down or disgrace the Shen Family, Grandpa, thank you for your tolerance."

"You don’t need to thank me, I tolerate you because you are my grandson. The ones you should really be thanking are Lanlan and Jun Yu."

"I always remember their help. Without them, I would have probably messed up big time," Shen Junze said.

During dinner, Chu Yunrong suddenly asked Shen Junze a personal question, "Jun Ze, do you have a girlfriend now?"

Shen Junze was drinking soup when he heard Chu Yunrong’s question, and he almost spit it out. Although he didn’t spit it out, he choked.

"Cough cough cough cough, cough cough cough."

Seeing this, Chu Yunrong quickly reached out to pat his back, "It’s just a question about whether you have a girlfriend, why are you so agitated?"

Shen Junze finally caught his breath, "Auntie, I’m still young, no rush."

"What do you mean young? You are only two or three years younger than Qinglan. Anan can even fetch soy sauce now, it’s time for you to find a girlfriend."

Shen Junze blushed, "Auntie, my focus is on my career right now."

"Career and love can both be managed. It’s normal for a man to marry and a woman to marry, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about."

Chu Yunrong had recently been quite free, with Anan off to school during the day, she had nothing else to occupy her. Most of the kids in the family, except for Shen Junze, were already settled down and didn’t need her to worry. Today, seeing Shen Junze, she felt inclined to play matchmaker.

She had even mentioned this to Old Sir Shen a while ago. At that time, it was just an offhand comment, and Old Sir Shen thought it would be good for her to keep an eye out on his behalf.

Actually, Chu Yunrong understood Old Sir Shen’s thoughts very well. He was simply worried that Shen Junze might end up like Shen Rang, choosing a wife unsuitable in social status.

"Jun Ze, your auntie knows quite a few nice girls. If you want a girlfriend, your auntie can introduce you to some. Tell your auntie what type you like; gentle, lively, cute, or virtuous. Just say it, and your auntie guarantees to find you one."

Shen Junze’s cheeks were still flushed, "Auntie, I really am not in a hurry."

Chu Yunrong thought he was just shy, "What’s there to be shy about? Just tell your auntie, and she’ll keep an eye out for you. Later, when you feel like dating, she’ll know which direction to look."

Old Sir Shen also chimed in, "Your auntie is right. It’s perfectly normal to think about marriage at your age, no need to be embarrassed. Your Sister Qinglan and Brother Jun Yu are both married, and of all the children in the Shen Family, only you remain. You should hurry up. You’re busy with work usually and don’t have time to meet girls. It’s good that your auntie knows many people and can introduce someone to you. If you think she’s suitable, then date her. If not, we can look further."

Unable to decline the generosity, Shen Junze stuttered a bit and casually mentioned a few criteria for a partner. Chu Yunrong kept those in mind, "Okay, auntie remembered. I’ll introduce someone who fits your liking next time."

Shen Junze forced a smile; he hadn’t thought about his own lifelong matters before. Over the past few years, his focus was on taking back his father’s company, even now, he was still preoccupied with it, and frankly, he wasn’t very interested in romantic affairs. But since Chu Yunrong brought it up tonight, he couldn’t just dismiss her suggestion and hurt her feelings. It would just be a dinner invitation for the girl at most, and he could afford that.

After having dinner with Old Sir Shen, Shen Junze was about to head back when he ran into Shen Junyu and Wen Xiyao.

Shen Junyu seemed exceptionally happy today. As soon as he entered, his face was brimming with a genuine smile, which was different from his usual smiles. Today’s smile came from within, and Wen Xiyao, following beside him, looked down slightly, her face carrying a hint of shyness.

"Brother, sister-in-law, you’re back," Shen Junze took the initiative to greet.

"Jun Ze is here today as well, so it’s perfect timing, I have some great news to announce," Shen Junyu said with a smile, as everyone looked at him.

"What’s the great news?" Chu Yunrong asked with a smile.

Shen Junyu wrapped an arm around Wen Xiyao’s shoulder, "The great news is that Xiyao is pregnant."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Yunrong immediately came forward, her face full of astonishment, "Really? Xiyao, are you really pregnant?"

Wen Xiyao nodded with a smile.

"How many months along? Have you been to the hospital for a check-up?"

Wen Xiyao bashfully lowered her head, "It’s just six weeks, still early. Junyu and I just came back from the hospital."

Wen Xiyao had only discovered her pregnancy today. Her periods were always irregular, so she hadn’t thought of pregnancy when her menstruation was delayed.

At lunchtime, when Shen Junyu offered her a piece of fish, she had just put it in her mouth when a strong wave of nausea surged. Worried, Shen Junyu took her to the hospital’s gastroenterology department for a check-up, but the doctor suggested they visit the obstetrics and gynecology department, where they found out she was indeed pregnant.

Wen Xiyao’s pregnancy was definitely a big deal in the Shen Family; this would be the family’s first great-grandchild.

Even from overseas, Shen Qinglan received the news immediately, "Sister-in-law, congratulations."

Wen Xiyao’s face was full of smiles, her expression gentle, "Thanks. Is everything going well for you overseas?"

Shen Qinglan nodded with a smile, "It’s going smoothly. We’re coming back in four days. I’ll go to the mall the day after tomorrow to pick up a welcome gift for my little nephew."

"How do you know it’s sure to be a little nephew? What if it’s a niece?"

"A niece would be even better. If she looks like your daughter, my brother will definitely spoil her rotten," just like in her family, she could guarantee that if she had a daughter, Fu Hengyi would absolutely be an utterly devoted dad.

"Sister-in-law, have you felt any discomfort? Like vomiting or anything?" she had suffered quite a bit from morning sickness during her pregnancy.

"Not yet, probably because it’s still early on, I don’t feel much of anything."

"That’s good. If you feel any discomfort, you must tell my mom, don’t bear it alone."

"Do you really see me as someone who would suffer in silence?" Wen Xiyao laughed. If she truly felt unwell, she definitely wouldn’t endure it.

"By the way, where’s my brother?" Shen Qinglan was video calling Wen Xiyao and found it odd not seeing her brother.

"Your brother..." Wen Xiyao paused, her face filled with a smile, "Your brother is still in excitement, hasn’t snapped out of it yet." Ever since they left the hospital, Shen Junyu had been incredibly excited, as if injected with adrenaline, and was currently running in the gym.

"My brother is excited about being a father for the first time."

Shen Junyu had already come out from the gym and was now online searching for tips for pregnant women, holding a notebook in his hand, jotting down useful information. Tomorrow, he planned to consult the doctor.