Rebirth of Bloody Romance

At this time, the teahouse was crowded and bustling. People of all kinds were walking around, talking loudly or whispering, and the noisy voices intertwined together, as if forming a noisy ocean.

A wave of heat came with all kinds of aromas. The aromas included the sweet aroma of freshly baked snacks, the fragrance of brewed tea leaves, the smell of sweat and perfumes from people, and it was hard to tell them apart.

Looking up, I saw several old-fashioned ceiling fans slowly turning overhead. They looked quite old, with dust on the blades, and they made a creaking sound from time to time as they turned, as if telling of the vicissitudes of time.

Looking at the walls around, it is a typical white floor-to-ceiling design. The white walls have become slightly mottled due to the erosion of time, and even small cracks appear in some places, as if recording the stories that have happened here.

Most of the chairs placed everywhere were slightly damaged. Some of the chair backs were worn smooth, and some of the seat cushions were sunken, revealing the filling inside. The whole teahouse gave people an old and slightly messy feeling.

This scene was completely different from the teahouses Zhong Yuemin had seen in movies. In the movies he had seen, teahouses were always quiet and elegant places, with antique decorations, soft lights shining on wooden tables and chairs, people talking in soft voices, and the air was filled with a faint scent of tea, as if it was a quiet corner isolated from the world, very suitable for people to sit down and talk leisurely.

This scene completely overturned Zhong Yuemin's perception. He had originally expected that the teahouse would be a good place for people to relax and have a quiet conversation, but the reality disappointed him greatly.

Li Wenbo frowned slightly, looked at the crowded crowd around him, and then said to Zhong Yuemin, "Mr. Zhong, why don't we go to another place? There are too many people here."

Zhong Yuemin nodded helplessly and walked out of the teahouse in a huff. He scanned the street and soon saw a cafe not far away. The exterior of the cafe was very delicately decorated, and through the bright glass windows, one could see the warm and comfortable environment inside.

So he invited everyone to go in.

Walking into the slightly retro coffee shop, Zhong Yuemin couldn't help but frown, then relaxed. Although the atmosphere here is very different from that of a teahouse, it has its own unique flavor. The soft light sprinkled on the wooden tabletop, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of coffee, which formed a sharp contrast with the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

"Mr. Zhong, the environment here is pretty good, right? Compared to the crowded teahouse just now, this place is more suitable for us to have a detailed discussion." Li Wenbo asked tentatively while flipping through the menu.

Zhong Yuemin looked around and nodded. "Indeed, it's much quieter here, suitable for thinking." His eyes fell on the window. Occasionally, pedestrians hurried by, but they did not disturb this rare tranquility at all.

"Then Mr. Zhong, how about I order you a cup of signature latte? I heard that you don't drink coffee much, so this cup is my recommendation." Li Wenbo smiled, with a bit of confidence in his tone.

"Okay, the guest should follow the host's wishes." Zhong Yuemin shrugged, looking easy-going.

Ermaozi, Zheng Tong and Li Kuiyong hid far away at another table with a smile on their face and started their endless bragging contest, like a group of children away from the hustle and bustle, enjoying their happy time. They knew that Zhong Yuemin had something important to discuss at this time, so they chose to create a relatively private space for their friend in a way of silent support.

As for Yu Guodong and Li Wenbo, the aroma of coffee slowly permeated the air, but it did not seem to completely capture Yu Guodong's heart. He gently sipped the coffee in his hand, frowned slightly, and said with a somewhat puzzled and teasing tone. "You said this coffee is bitter, what's so good about it? I really don't understand why you like this stuff so much."

Hearing this, Li Wenbo raised a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, and his eyes revealed some unique insights into coffee. "I usually like to drink it. It has a unique bitterness with a hint of sweetness, which is very good for refreshing. What's more, if you are hungry, you can add milk and chocolate to it, which not only satisfies the taste buds but also replenishes energy. How great." As he said, he gently stirred the coffee in his hand, enjoying the quiet time.

After hearing this, Yu Guodong seemed to be moved by Li Wenbo's words, or perhaps infected by his enthusiasm, and he pushed the almost untouched cup of coffee in front of him to Li Wenbo without hesitation. "If you like it, I'll give it to you. I really stay away from bitter things."

Zhong Yuemin watched this scene, and couldn't help but feel helpless and amused at Guodong's pettiness. But in order to get to the point as soon as possible, he had to cough lightly and interrupt the two people's chat. "You two take a break, we have to start talking about serious matters."

As Zhong Yuemin finished speaking, Yu Guodong and Li Wenbo instantly stopped smiling, sat upright, and listened attentively. The atmosphere in the cafe instantly became serious and solemn, as if even the air had frozen.

Zhong Yuemin's voice was steady and firm. He slowly said, "I have made a decision. All of my shares under Sitong will be transferred to Jinhua Company. I will no longer directly hold any shares of Sitong."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the cafe froze instantly. Although Yu Guodong had expected this decision, he couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion when he heard Zhong Yuemin say it himself. He knew the significance behind this decision. This was not only a major adjustment to the future of Sitong, but also a reshuffle of the relationship between their group of people.

Zhong Yuemin did not give Yu Guodong much time to think, and continued, "From now on, Guodong will serve as the honorary chairman of Jinhua Company, and Li Wenbo will serve as the general manager of Jinhua."

"Honorary Chairman?" Yu Guodong's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this. Although he knew that this position had no real power, the concept was very different. In the company's hierarchy, the honorary chairman was still one level higher. This was not only a recognition of him personally, but also an affirmation of his past contributions to Sitong.

Li Wenbo had no objection to this decision. He was fully aware of Yu Guodong's influence in Sitong and the importance of Sitong's huge cash flow to Jinhua Investment. With Sitong's support, Jinhua Investment will undoubtedly be even more powerful and usher in a more brilliant future.

"I agree." Li Wenbo expressed his attitude concisely and clearly, his eyes flashing with expectation and longing for the future.

Yu Guodong leaned forward slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of inquiry and confirmation, and looked straight at Zhong Yuemin, with a cautious and serious tone, and asked slowly, "Mr. Zhong, the five-year no-dividend agreement we made after careful consideration and repeated discussions is still valid, right?"

Zhong Yuemin sat in a chair, his posture calm and composed. Hearing Yu Guodong's question, he nodded without hesitation and replied as a matter of course, "Of course it works."

"That's good." After hearing Zhong Yuemin's answer, Yu Guodong's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible hint of pride.

After that, Yu Guodong looked at Li Wenbo with a smug look, as if to say: You can't take advantage of me, there are still four years! He secretly calculated in his heart that these four years were enough for him to make careful plans and let the company develop steadily under his control, and no one could easily disrupt his rhythm.

Yu Guodong seemed calm and not in a hurry. Li Wenbo, who was standing next to him, was stunned. His brows slightly furrowed, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. He was very puzzled, wondering when Zhong Yuemin signed this gambling agreement with Yu Guodong.

Zhong Yuemin watched the interaction between the two and laughed in his heart. He knew that Yu Guodong and Li Wenbo were both smart people, each with their own little tricks. But he knew even more clearly that only by letting the two of them compete could Jinhua Investment go further and more steadily.

"You are actually still doing your own business. The only thing that has changed is the shareholder relationship. Now that the situation is clear, you must complete the relevant procedures for the shareholder change as soon as possible. Every step of the process must be handled in strict accordance with the regulations and procedures. In addition, the financial departments of your two companies must also straighten out the relationship. You must be careful and conscientious during the handover process to ensure that no mistakes occur. Once a problem occurs, it will not only affect the normal operation of the company, but may also cause a series of unnecessary troubles."

Jinhua Company is actually cross-holding by three offshore companies, and the ultimate owner of these offshore companies is Zhong Yuemin alone.

This change of shareholders not only means that the shares of Sitong Company will be officially transferred to Jinhua Company, but also ensures that Zhong Yuemin has complete control over Guodong in a legal sense.

Before this, the cooperation between Zhong Yuemin and Yu Guodong was based on a piece of paper, which was legally binding but still had many uncertainties in actual operation. Now, with the formal establishment of the shareholder relationship, Zhong Yuemin can finally take control of the future direction with peace of mind.

Yu Guodong sat aside, and his depressed look attracted the attention of Ermaozi.

As Zhong Yuemin's buddy, Ermaozi didn't know much about the content of the conversation, but he guessed something from Yu Guodong's expression. He thought to himself, "It seems that this shareholder change is not as glorious as it seems for my cousin."

As the conversation was coming to an end, Zhong Yuemin discussed some details with Yu Guodong and Li Wenbo to ensure that the cooperation between the two parties could proceed smoothly.

Then, Zhong Yuemin patted the table lightly, signaling the waiter to come and pay the bill. Seeing this, Ermaozi stood up neatly, took out his wallet from his pocket, and paid promptly.

On the way out of the cafe, Ermaozi couldn't help but ask Zhong Yuemin, "Yuemin, does this shareholder change mean that my cousin will have to listen to you in the future?"

Zhong Yuemin smiled slightly, without giving a direct answer, but said lightly, "In the business world, there are no eternal enemies or eternal friends, only eternal interests. We are all working for our own interests."

This sentence is not only an answer to Ermaozi, but also the best interpretation of the complex relationship behind this shareholder change.

On the bustling and noisy Hong Kong Island, countless high-rise buildings stand like giants, neatly and orderly on both sides of the broad river. When the night falls slowly like a huge piece of black silk, the whole city seems to be covered by the bright stars.

The colorful lights interweave together, like a dreamlike picture scroll slowly unfolding in the night sky. Some of the lights are like bright stars, shining with cold silver-white light, some are like burning flames, emitting fiery red brilliance, and some are like soft moonlight, revealing a warm light yellow hue. These lights decorate this city full of tall buildings even more magnificently, which makes people marvel at it.

Among these numerous buildings, many have unique and novel shapes. The lighting design that complements them is even more attractive. The layout of each light is just right, either outlining the outline of the building, making it look more majestic and upright in the night; or embellishing the surface of the building, like stars, adding a mysterious and romantic atmosphere.

It is no wonder that there is a world-famous wealthy area like Hong Kong Mid-Levels luxury homes. This area gathers wealth and elites from all over the world, and each luxury home carries countless stories and dreams.

Among them, there is a mansion that is particularly eye-catching. Its owner is a legendary figure in Hong Kong Island. In just five years, he relied on his wisdom, courage and unremitting efforts to move into this coveted Mid-Levels mansion.

Walking into this mansion, in addition to the intoxicating and charming scenery outside the window, the design of the apartment is even more amazing. The kitchen with an outdoor terrace is spacious and bright, and the decoration is exquisite and elegant.

The platform is paved with high-quality anti-slip stone, with several comfortable outdoor tables and chairs, surrounded by lush green plants, like a leisure corner with close contact with nature. Here, the owner can enjoy the fun of cooking while appreciating the city scenery in the distance.

The comfortable swimming pool is like a blue gem inlaid in the apartment. The edge of the pool is inlaid with exquisite mosaic tiles, with delicate and gorgeous patterns. The clear water sparkles under the light, exuding an attractive luster. There are soft lounge chairs and parasols by the pool for people to rest and relax after swimming.

The wine cellar with temperature control system shows the taste and style of the owner. The door of the wine cellar is made of heavy solid wood with clear and beautiful texture. When you enter the wine cellar, a strong aroma of wine hits you.

There are rows of neatly arranged wine racks with many famous wines on display. The temperature control system ensures that the wine cellar always maintains the appropriate temperature and humidity, so that every drop of fine wine can be perfectly preserved.

The children's playroom is a happy place for children. The room is decorated in colorful colors and full of childlike fun.

At this moment, the owner of the house was sitting on the rooftop, holding a glass of red wine in his hand, lying on his back in a comfortable chair. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he wanted to absorb the prosperity and tranquility of the city into his chest.

Sometimes he opened his eyes and looked up at the twinkling stars in the sky, as if looking for some answer; sometimes he closed his eyes and fell into deep thought. Sometimes he showed a satisfied smile on his face, and sometimes he frowned and sighed.