My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 460: He is My Brother!

Especially Zhang Yonghao, who had grown up with a rough and ready manner, felt utterly played by Chen Yan. He directly started calling the investment institutions, demanding to know why his shares were sold without his notification!

Up until that moment, the investment institutions were shocked to find out that Chen Yan had quietly acquired a significant amount of shares in Headline Technology.

Initially, they thought Chen Yan had just bought their shares, and since each party didn’t have many shares and Chen Yan had insisted on a confidentiality agreement, they refrained from disclosing any information before the deal was concluded.

Therefore, they didn’t investigate or inform Zhang Yonghao.

However, it was also related to the specific investment institutions Chen Yan chose.

These were the very institutions that had invested in Zhang Yonghao’s company when it was just established.

Back then, because Headline Technology hadn’t developed much, these institutions had more sway and Zhang Yonghao, inexperienced as he was, had signed agreements that favored these institutions more.

So when faced with Zhang Yonghao’s inquiries, the institutions simply referred to the contracts, which did not stipulate that they needed to notify Zhang Yonghao about share transactions.

Frustrated and furious, Zhang Yonghao made several calls but achieved nothing, only ending up with a boiling anger!

It was precisely because of his phone calls that the investment community became aware of Chen Yan’s stealthy acquisition tactic.

Everyone was surprised to see Chen Yan, a young tycoon from Qindong, pull off such a brilliant move right at his outset.

Capital is inherently ruthless.

It arrives in this world tainted with original sin.

Especially since everything Chen Yan did was within legal bounds, it made those who were aware of the incident but didn’t know Chen Yan personally add him to their watchlist.

Thus, the confrontation between Chen Yan and Zhang Yonghao became the hottest topic in Tiandu’s investment circles.

Everyone was curious about why the two started clashing and began showing off their "Divine Skills" to uncover the story behind the scenes...

Meanwhile, Zhang Yonghao, having taken his frustration out by smashing things and making calls, eventually calmed down in the conference room.

The executives had been trying to soothe him from the start.

But he was too angry. He had never suffered such humiliation since his rise to success, so he erupted!

Even though he knew his outburst was inappropriate, when one faces such suffocating situations, not venting can drive one mad.

After calming down, Zhang Yonghao sat back down, his expression stern as he surveyed everyone before asking, "Gentleman. I guess I wasn’t wrong."

"Chen Yan has always harbored ill intentions towards our company."

"Ever since he wanted to invest in our company, he’s shown his true colors."

With that, Zhang Yonghao took a deep breath.

He rarely "stepped up as the boss," and then apologized, saying, "And it’s mainly my fault this happened."

"Had I not brought him into the company in the first place, perhaps we wouldn’t be in this situation."

He said, "But now, what’s done is done. We still have to find a way to get through this."

He looked around the office, then asked, "So... does anyone have a good solution?"

Hearing Zhang Yonghao’s words, everyone lowered their heads.

After all, Chen Yan’s move had been so abrupt, no one expected such a situation.

And due to the sensitivity of the issue, offering the wrong suggestion could lead to serious problems later.

So, no one chose to step forward at that moment.

Seeing that no one spoke, Zhang Yonghao’s expression darkened even more. He pointedly asked, "Lao Wang. Share your thoughts."

Mr. Wang, the investment department’s director who had previously made He Mengxue cry, was one of Zhang Yonghao’s loyal disciples.

Hesitatingly, upon being called by Zhang Yonghao, Mr. Wang said, "President Wang. Now... it seems we really don’t have any other options."

"There are only two paths."

"We either reconcile and let Chen Yan get involved in the running of the company."

"Or we brace for resistance, cease cooperating, and refuse acceptance. Chen Yan also holds shares in the company, worth at least four billion by market value."

"We could completely halt operations, strike, and force Chen Yan to give up his shares."

"However, that would be, harming the enemy by eight hundred, self-damage by a thousand."

"After all, the company belongs to us all. If Chen Yan gets hurt, we won’t be much better off."

Hearing Mr. Wang’s words, Zhang Yonghao replied curtly, "No."

"The company is our base. Chen Yan has other companies."

"We actually can’t afford to drag this out."

"If the company really runs into trouble, we’ll lose even our last cards."

"That would put us at an even greater disadvantage."

Thinking this, Zhang Yonghao’s eyes suddenly lit up. He turned to the finance department’s director and asked, "Lao Wen, what if we imitate the poison pill strategy and white knight?"

"Find a financier willing to support us and then issue a large number of shares, diluting Chen Yan’s stake to below 30%, and in subsequent financing rounds, also forbid other investment institutions from selling shares to Chen Yan."

"Would that kick him out of the game?"

After hearing Zhang Yonghao’s suggestion, the financial director contemplated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, President Wang."

"There are two issues. Other investment institutions that still hold shares are highly likely to disagree with this plan."

"Because it would damage their interests."

"And the most important reason is... issuing shares is now a major corporate matter."

"CEO Chen... Mr. Chen has a veto."

"No matter how many shares we issue, he can veto it and cancel the financing plan."

Hearing the financial director’s words, Zhang Yonghao frowned deeply, taking a heavy breath.

This was the best solution he could think of.

Yet, it wouldn’t work. The sense of defeat was palpable.

However, seeing him like this, the financial director didn’t stop talking. He lowered his head and said softly, "President Wang. I just recalled all the possible ways that can make Chen Yan lose the veto power."

"And I realized... as long as he holds that veto power, any method will be vetoed by him."

"This is basically an unsolvable problem..."

"So... maybe we should reconcile with CEO Chen."

Hearing his subordinate suggest this, Zhang Yonghao’s anger flared up again!

He slammed his hand on the table, then fiercely said, "Reconcile?! Why should I reconcile?!"

"Just because of Chen Yan’s scheming manner, I will never respect him in my life!"

With that, he stormed out, leaving only the image of his furiously fuming figure behind!

In the afternoon, in Zhang Yonghao’s office.

Zhang Yonghao, all smiles, poured a cup of exquisite West Lake Longjing Tea for Chen Yan and said, "Little brother Chen, the first time I met you, I felt like you were a rare talent."

"I feel much more at ease knowing I can work with you to develop the company."

Chen Yan glanced at him, barely holding back a laugh.

It wasn’t because he was moved by Zhang Yonghao’s "sincerity" or because he knew about the incident at lunchtime. Rather, while Zhang Yonghao was praising him, Chen Yan had his "inner headphones" on the entire time.

So, as Zhang Yonghao praised him, Chen Yan also heard the constant stream of three, four, five-word obscenities Zhang Yonghao was mentally directing his way.

Combining Zhang Yonghao’s outwardly calm demeanor with this, Chen Yan found the situation incredibly amusing.

Of course, amusing as it might be, an enemy is still an enemy.

Thus, Chen Yan, who had already figured out how to deal with Zhang Yonghao, interrupted him without hesitation and said, "President Wang, let’s drop the pleasantries."

"We’ve had enough of these conversations before."

"But what good have they done?"

Listening to Chen Yan, Zhang Yonghao’s face turned red, then white.

Then, Chen Yan continued, "Talking won’t solve anything. Actions will."

"There are no outsiders here, so I’ll speak my mind."

"I have three demands."

"One, add three more seats to the board of directors."

"Two, I will send people to oversee the finance, investment, and operations departments."

"Three, I think Mr. Wang, the strategic investment director, is not suitable to stay in the company. I expect him to resign voluntarily."

Hearing this, Zhang Yonghao was taken aback and replied, "CEO Chen, Mr. Wang has been my old friend for many years."

"We’ve been together since our first venture."

"He has been a great help to the company..."

Listening to Zhang Yonghao’s lengthy justification, Chen Yan frowned, raised his hand to interrupt him, and said, "He resigns, and for the second point, I’ll only send someone to supervise the finance department."

Zhang Yonghao paused momentarily, opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something.

Chen Yan added again, "This is my bottom line."

Hearing this, Zhang Yonghao suddenly smiled and said, "Deal."

Chen Yan looked at him deeply.

Feeling like he understood Zhang Yonghao a bit more...

After the two major shareholders reached an agreement, the subsequent matters were simple.

At 3 PM, Zhang Yonghao, in his capacity as chairman and CEO, issued an internal letter to the company.

In essence, the letter announced some slight adjustments at the top.

The board of directors would add seats for three independent shareholders.

These were Chen Yan, He Mengxue, and Qin Ming.

Additionally, a deputy director would be appointed in the finance department, to be occupied by one of He Mengxue’s subordinates skilled in finance.

The newly promoted four executives were expected to bring more dynamism to the company and aid in its further development.

Zhang Yonghao’s words were graceful, but those privy to the inside story knew that Zhang Yonghao had lost this round thoroughly and completely.

The core of the company, the board of directors, was no longer just in his control but had granted Chen Yan three critical votes, even embedding a ’nail’ in the most crucial finance department.

In the evening, Zhang Yonghao hosted a dinner for the company’s executives and the four newly joined executives.

Since the "conflict was resolved" and they would be working together in the future, Chen Yan and the others did not put on airs and attended the dinner, allowing Zhang Yonghao to save face.

Of course, the stars of the dinner were Chen Yan, He Mengxue, and the others.

Even Zhang Yonghao, in order to quickly mend the relationship with Chen Yan, frequently toasted, all smiles.

He didn’t seem like a leader of a large conglomerate but rather a hostess trying to please.

At the moment, perhaps the most displeased at the dining table were the investment department’s Director Wang and the finance department’s Director Wen.

Looking at He Mengxue, who not long ago had no power to fight back against him and had even been made to cry, and now observing her current status, Director Wang felt truly bitter.

Thinking back, he had endured so much hardship and sweat to reach his current position.

All for a young woman to usurp his position in just two short months and become a board member.

It was undeniable that his mentality was a bit unbalanced.

This made the wine in his mouth taste even more bitter.

Chen Yan, of course, noticed Director Wang’s expression.

Or perhaps... the whole dinner was aimed at Director Wang from the start.

If Director Wang weren’t leaving the company tomorrow, if Chen Yan didn’t want to see this disheartened figure and stand up for He Mengxue one last time, he wouldn’t have bothered to come at all.