Chapter 1028 - Borrowing Old Mrs. Wen's Shares
Reborn Aristocrat: Return of the Vicious Heiress
Translator: Atlas Studios  Editor: Atlas Studios
After hearing Ning Shuqianâs words, Wen Haowenâs face grew increasingly sullen. In this world, even the most average man would have ambitions of his own. Despite having been the CEO of the Wen Corporation for more than a decade, Wen Haowen still did not make any outstanding achievements. Hence, Old Mr. Wen had always looked down on him and he also had to face the criticism of the shareholders, making him feel extremely aggrieved.
The exposure of his adulterous affair had also caused his status in the Wen Corporation to become unstable. The entertainment city was the most important thing to Wen Haowen now, and he stubbornly felt that it was his chance to make a comeback. As long as the project was successful and he helped the Wen Corporation make a massive amount of money, even Old Mr. Wen would look up to him and he would have a stable position in the company. By then, he might just replace Wen Xinya as the successor of the Wen Corporation.
Hence, Ning Shuqianâs words made a lot of sense to him.
Finding that the time was right, Ning Shuqian said after a moment of silence, âHaowen, you hold 15% of the Wen Corporationâs shares. Thatâs only 5% more than Wen Xinya and Mr. Qian. 5% may be a lot during normal circumstances, but now that weâre facing such a major decision, 5% is not enough. You still have to answer to the shareholders.â
Her words had again hit the nail on its head. âThat bunch of old fogies love acting like theyâre knowledgeable and deserve respect just because theyâre old.â
Ning Shuqian said, âHaowen, you should think of a solution to acquire more of the Wen Corporationâs shares. You can only command more authority in the Wen Corporation once you hold more shares.â
That was the best solution that she could come up with. So long as she could manipulate Wen Haowen into acquiring more of the Wen Corporationâs shares so that he could have a say in the company, she would be able to make him obey her and do whatever she wanted him to. Only then could the entertainment city project be implemented successfully.
Wen Haowen said with a frown, âThe Wen Family owns 60% of the Wen Corporationâs shares altogether, while Mr. Qian owns 10%. Less than 10% of the remaining 30% are available for purchase on the stock market. Itâd be difficult to acquire them. Iâve tried to acquire them too, but the Wen Corporation has a promising future and no one is willing to let go of their shares. In order to acquire more shares, Iâll need a large sum of money.â
Besides, he did not have that much funds to acquire the shares.
After some thought, an idea popped up in Ning Shuqianâs head and she said, âI remember Mother still holds 5% of the Wen Corporationâs shares. If you can get your hands on that 5%, youâll hold 20% of the Wen Corporationâs shares.â
Wen Haowen could not help but feel a little tempted, though he still had other concerns. âBut⦠those shares were a gift from the old man. How can I ask her for it?â
Although Wen Haowen was a heartless person, he genuinely loved his mother.
Having understood Wen Haowenâs concerns, Ning Shuqian said, âHaowen, this 20% will give you the power and authority to have a say in the Wen Corporation. You no longer have to worry about the opinions of the shareholders, either. In fact⦠you can also control Wen Xinya and you donât have to be afraid of her even if sheâs the successor of Wen Corporation. Besides, you can also go against the old man and heâll have to be cautious regardless of how much he detests you. No one can pose a threat to your position in the Wen Corporation.â
She knew that everyone had their own weakness and hence, she was not afraid that she wouldnât be able to convince Wen Haowen. After all, she had been married to him for more than a decade and knew him too well. Wen Haowenâs greed would compel him into doing anything so long as she informed him of the pros and cons.
Just like she had expected, Wen Haowen was extremely tempted, though he was a little hesitant.
Ning Shuqian smile and said, âHaowen, Iâm not asking you to get Mother to really give you her shares. Iâm just trying to ask you to borrow it from her. Once the entertainment city is built and your position as CEO is secured, we can just return the shares to her. Mother has always loved you and sheâs on your side too. Iâm sure sheâll agree to lend her shares.â
Ning Shuqian stared at Wen Haowen in despise. Wen Haowen may be selfish, but he genuinely cared about his mother. She was certain that he would attain those shares so long as he had a reasonable excuse.
Just like she had expected, Wen Corporation smiled and said, âYouâre right. My position in the Wen Corporation now is unstable and I will need those shares to stabilize my position. I shall borrow Motherâs shares for now. The most important thing now is the entertainment city.â
Why didnât I think of such a great solution beforehand?
I wouldnât have to swallow my pride and stoop so low in the Wen Corporation if I had borrowed the shares from Mother earlier.
Ning Shuqian burst into laughter and said, âAfter borrowing Motherâs shares, you must be filial towards her.â
Wen Haowen smiled and pinched Ning Shuqianâs waist that was soft and tender to the touch. She was nowhere inferior to the young and beautiful hostesses at Jiayuan Club. âBaby, you truly understand me. Youâve come up with such a good solution for me. Once the project is completed, youâll get all the credit.â
Ning Shuqian did have some constructive ideas.
Ning Shuqian pushed him and said, âYouâve got a glib tongue. In another two years, Iâll be old and no longer your baby. Youâll probably call someone else your precious baby.â
Wen Haowen giggled and said, âThose women out there canât compare to you at all. Not only are you intelligent, but youâre also good at pleasing men in bed too. I donât even have enough time to serve you, let alone bed other women.â
He was still thinking about how to get his hands on some viagra.
Ning Shuqian laughed and exclaimed, âSweet talker!â
That granny was indeed right about enticing Wen Haowen and making him obsessed by letting him want what he couldnât have. She ought to make him feel like he couldnât satisfy her and suffer a bruise on his ego. Only then would he do everything he could to satisfy her and stay devoted to her.
Wen Haowen continued to flirt with her for a while.
Ning Shuqian nudged him and said, âItâs time to leave. Itâs already one in the morning. Be wary, your old man might just teach you a lesson.â
After climaxing thrice, Wen Haowen was feeling rather weak. He laid on the bed feebly, not wanting to move an inch at all. He initially wanted to leave. However, after hearing her relentless words, he felt that he ought to satisfy her sexual needs before leaving. Hence, he said, âNah, Iâll spend the night here.â
Anyway, I was extremely careful when I made my way here just now. No one will find out my whereabouts. Iâll just say that I worked overtime and spent the night in my apartment.
With Mother around covering for me, there shouldnât be a problem.