After Being Forced To Marry A Wealthy Man, Mr. Qi Wants To Divorce Every Day - Chapter 77

Chapter 77: Returning to the Company

Qi Yue didn’t expect Shen Kuozhi to be so straightforward.

He had come today just to check on Shen Kuozhi, not to force him into divorce.

Qi Yue looked up at Shen Kuozhi sitting on the sofa opposite him. Although Shen Kuozhi had lost weight, his noble demeanor was even more apparent.

Just sitting there relaxed, he exuded an aura that made people hesitant to approach, fearing they might disrespect him.

So, did Shen Kuozhi misunderstand?

“No rush, I’m just here to see how you’re doing.”

Qi Yue squeezed his phone, trying to speak in a casual tone.

Shen Kuozhi must not misunderstand him. He didn’t like being misunderstood when he hadn’t done anything.

After Qi Yue finished speaking, he waited for Shen Kuozhi’s reaction. Unexpectedly, Shen Kuozhi’s lips curled up, and he actually smiled.

It wasn’t a mocking smile; it was a genuinely happy one.

Qi Yue almost forgot how handsome Shen Kuozhi looked when he smiled.

Before, he had only seen Shen Kuozhi smile with long hair. At that time, he felt handsome, charming, and noble, especially with the gold-rimmed glasses he usually wore, giving off a scholarly vibe.

But now, with short hair, Shen Kuozhi seemed more cheerful and energetic, and his spirit seemed much improved.

At this moment, Qi Yue truly felt that Shen Kuozhi looked even better with short hair, even more suited to him than before.

With long hair, he was beautiful but lacked vitality, giving off a sickly beauty. But now, he looked lively, finally showing the vigor that someone his age should have.

It was a good change. At least from a styling perspective, Qi Yue could feel that Shen Kuozhi was becoming more cheerful.

Dressing and appearance to some extent reflected a person’s psychology. If that were the case, Shen Kuozhi would be getting healthier now.

Qi Yue stared at Shen Kuozhi for a few seconds before awkwardly shifting his gaze away, and taking a sip of water.

After finishing his water, Qi Yue felt that the atmosphere in the room, with just him and Shen Kuozhi, was a bit strange. So, he put down his glass and said to Shen Kuozhi, “I’ll go now.”

“Have you had breakfast?” Unexpectedly, Shen Kuozhi and Qi Yue spoke at the same time, with Shen Kuozhi continuing, “Stay a little longer. Xiao Zhang will be here soon, and I asked him to bring plenty of food. After you eat, I’ll have Xiao Zhang give you a ride to the company?”

Shen Kuozhi softened his tone deliberately when he said this, sounding somewhat coquettish.

Qi Yue couldn’t believe his ears. Did he hear Shen Kuozhi being coquettish?

He must have misunderstood.

Qi Yue waved his hand and declined Shen Kuozhi’s invitation. “No need to trouble yourself. I should go to the company at this hour. See you next time.”

“Then let me walk you out.”

Seeing that Qi Yue wasn’t moved, Shen Kuozhi smiled helplessly and stood up to see Qi Yue out of the ward.

“Alright, I’ll see you off here. Take care of yourself. I’ll leave first.”

Qi Yue waved his hand, indicating that Shen Kuozhi should go back.

Shen Kuozhi stood at the door, watching Qi Yue leave until Qi Yue’s figure disappeared from his sight before he turned back.

After Xiao Zhang arrived, he brought many things that Qi Yue liked to eat, but Qi Yue had already left, leaving behind only the glass he had used.

But Shen Kuozhi didn’t have time to dwell on feelings of loss.

“Did Li Huaying take the bait?”

“She took the bait. Everything is proceeding according to your plan, Chief Shen.”

Xiao Zhang handed over the data on the sale of shares and the purchase of shares to Shen Kuozhi.

Li Huaying’s ambition was not just satisfied with what the second branch had promised him.

“Quite ambitious, huh? Is he planning to acquire the subsidiary under our Mingshi Group?” Shen Kuozhi chuckled. “He doesn’t have the ability to touch that. Some people just don’t know their limits.”

Shen Kuozhi handed the data back to Xiao Zhang and continued, “Continue with the plan. Since he wants these shares so badly, let’s sell them to him. The price shouldn’t be too low. Set it at a normal but slightly higher price to deal with Li Huaying, that cunning old fox. We can’t let him catch on.”

Setting the price too low would only raise suspicion.

Li Huaying might be cunning, but he would never imagine that he was facing someone who knew all his plans.

“Also, I’ll be discharged tomorrow. I need you to come earlier than usual.”

“Alright, should I come to pick you up at 7 am tomorrow?”

“Yes, thank you. After this busy period, I’ll give you a paid vacation.”

Shen Kuozhi patted Xiao Zhang’s shoulder lightly. Xiao Zhang had been running back and forth between the company and the hospital during his hospital stay, and it had truly been hard on him.

“Thank you, Chief Shen!” Hearing about paid leave, as a working person, Xiao Zhang almost shed tears of joy.

It’s really not easy. Although the treatment Shen Kuozhi provided him was quite good compared to the rest of the secretary circle, these days of continuous work were indeed exhausting.

In general, they, the working class, had to work overtime, and his treatment was already good, with overtime pay being more than three times the normal wage. Now, with the addition of welfare holidays, Xiao Zhang suddenly felt energized again!

“Well, leave these documents here. I’ll handle them now. You go rest in the next room.”

“Okay, Chief Shen. Just let me know if you need anything.”

After Xiao Zhang left, Shen Kuozhi made a call to his elder brother.

Now that his health was no longer a major issue, he was happiest besides himself, it was probably his elder brother.

Originally, his elder brother, Shen Xiting, was supposed to go abroad to take over the international company last month. However, due to a special situation with his health, Shen Xiting had to stay here for more than a month to take care of things for him.

Now that he was about to be discharged, his elder brother could naturally fly to Country M and could safely entrust the domestic company and industries to him.

“Hey.”

“Brother, I’ll be discharged tomorrow morning. I’ll come to the company then.”

“Is your body fully recovered? Make sure you’re fully recovered before you come. There’s no rush.”

“Don’t worry, I know what to do. You can rest assured and go to Country M.”

“Okay, let’s transfer work in the next few days. After the transfer is done, I’ll go abroad. Our old base will be handed over to you.”

“Don’t worry, brother. I’m your little brother.”

Listening to the steady and slightly weary voice of his brother on the other end of the phone, Shen Kuozhi felt a pang of heartache.

His elder brother had been dealing with both foreign and domestic affairs recently, entertaining guests constantly. He had been incredibly busy lately, working without a moment’s rest. If he didn’t go back to help, his elder brother would probably collapse from exhaustion.

The next day, Shen Kuozhi was officially discharged from the hospital and went straight back to the company.

Although he had been in the hospital for treatment during this time, he had been keeping a close eye on the company’s activities. Moreover, during this time, whether it was internally or externally, he had claimed that he was either on a business trip or on vacation.

So, stepping into his own company today was not a big change for Shen Kuozhi.

He went straight to Shen Xiting’s office.

“Brother, I’m back.”

Shen Xiting’s gaze quickly shifted from the documents in his hand to Shen Kuozhi as he entered.

“These are the documents you need to review. I’ve sorted them out for you. You can take a look now, and I’ll have someone bring them to you later.”

Shen Xiting’s eyes contained concern for Shen Kuozhi, but he didn’t say it out loud. Instead, he just nodded calmly and pointed to the stack of documents in front of him.

Fortunately, Shen Kuozhi understood his brother. Shen Xiting was a reserved person who clearly cared a lot, but he would never show it. 

Clearly concerned but concealing everything except work-related emotions.

In the eyes of outsiders, Shen Xiting had always been a perfect businessman, calm and composed without any trace of emotional excitement. He only prioritized his own interests, seeming to pay no attention to anything else.

For those who didn’t understand Shen Xiting, he might seem too cold, like a perfect machine that worked tirelessly every day of the year without any emotions or human touch.

This is also why Shen Xiting, whether in his own company or in the eyes of outsiders, has an unshakable prestige at such a young age.

But in the heart of Shen Kuozhi, his brother has always been his solid support. No matter what mistakes he makes or what difficulties he encounters, his brother always has his back.

For Shen Kuozhi, Shen Xiting is both a brother and a father figure.

When Shen Kuozhi was seventeen years old, which was the same year his brother turned twenty-two, their parents officially handed over full control of the domestic company to his brother, while they focused on managing overseas operations.

At that time, the entire Mingshi Group’s burden fell entirely on Shen Xiting’s shoulders.

Rivals in the business world underestimated Shen Xiting’s strength and tried to take advantage of the situation to merge with Mingshi.

But unexpectedly, they kicked an iron plate and instead became stepping stones for the continuous growth of the Mingshi Group.

He didn’t understand his brother before, but after rebirth, Shen Kuozhi understood his brother.

In the eyes of outsiders, Shen Xiting is a cold and ruthless workaholic, but he also feels helpless, sad, and angry at times. He just never lets anyone see his pride.

Whenever something happens, Shen Xiting silently bears it on his own.

Many people fail to see Shen Xiting’s tenderness and dedication and simply label him as a selfish businessman.

Thinking of this, Shen Kuozhi stepped forward and hugged Shen Xiting.

He had long wanted to hug his big brother like this.

“Brother, you’ve worked hard all these years. Don’t worry, I not only want to uphold our Shen family’s roots but also want to expand and grow stronger, just like you did before. What you can do, I can do too.”

The moment Shen Kuozhi hugged Shen Xiting, Shen Xiting’s pupils dilated for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.

Although Shen Xiting’s expression showed no signs of cracking, he felt a bittersweet warmth in his heart.

At this moment, Shen Xiting realized that the once fiercely competitive and passionate younger brother had become an outstanding and mature man who could stand on his own.

“I believe in you. There’s nothing that can defeat my little brother, Shen Xiting.”

The corners of Shen Xiting’s mouth lifted slightly, though the movement was subtle, it was noticed by Shen Kuozhi who was very close to him.

The two didn’t hug for long, perhaps about five seconds, and then Shen Kuozhi let go of Shen Xiting, returning to his work demeanor.

“Brother, I’ll take these documents you’ve organized with me now.”

“Mm.”

Shen Xiting also returned to his usual cultured and serious demeanor, as if the hug just now was merely an illusion for them.