The True Heiress And The Fake Heiress Ended Up Together - Chapter 80

“Shen Jinyu, what do you mean by this!”

Madam Qin slammed the table, her palm tingling from the force. She clenched her hand into a tight fist, her chest heaving with palpable anger.

On the table lay a newspaper and an agreement.

A headline on the newspaper was magnified: Qin Group Invests $300 Million USD—Is Artificial Intelligence Within Sight?

The agreement detailed the terms and conditions the Shen Group was imposing on the Qin Group.

Madam Qin was clueless about what Shen Jinyu had told Mr. Qin, but her husband was utterly obsessed, claiming that once Artificial Intelligence was successfully developed, the Qin Group would enter a new era.

He envisioned a beautiful future where every household would be reliant on AI, and the Qin Group would monopolize the market!

This dream had barely begun when he started pouring money into it—three hundred million US dollars was just one of the installments.

Madam Qin felt the fury of being betrayed by an incompetent teammate.

AI had been in development for so many years—did he really think he could just buy success with money?

The more they invested, the worse the eventual fall would be if the capital couldn’t be recouped!

To push this venture, Mr. Qin had even begun selling off assets—

However, these actions alone weren’t enough to provoke Madam Qin’s current level of anger. A starved camel is still bigger than a horse; as long as she held onto her shares, the Qin Group still had a chance to recover.

But the agreement Shen Jinyu presented completely cut off this path!

The Qin Group would fall under the ownership of the Shen Group.

The Qin Group was built on a century-old foundation. How could others simply covet it?

The Shen Group… was merely a nouveau riche upstart.

Madam Qin knew that the main reason for her pig-headed husband’s sudden excitement was his jealousy over how quickly the Shen Group had risen.

He just had to put his trust in the Shen Group!

Mr. Qin’s mind had never been this foolish before!

Madam Qin deeply missed the deceased Uncle Lai; if he were still here, he could have intervened.

Mr. Qin wouldn’t listen to her.

Now, before her was an agreement that had already been stamped, waiting only for her signature.

The moment she signed it, the Qin Group would no longer truly belong to the Qin family. Every future decision would have to involve the Shen Group?

Madam Qin wanted to curse Shen Jinyu for being delusional—a young junior trying to scheme against her!

She began to regret the marriage alliance, having never expected the Shen Group’s appetite to be this enormous!

Weren’t they afraid of choking?

Mr. Qin’s expression was equally displeased. He spoke without emotion: “Jinyu, I’ve watched you grow up. After you marry Mianmian, we will certainly prepare a generous dowry, but you must leave some for our Qin Xing, mustn’t you?”

Mr. Qin still viewed Shen Jinyu as his son-in-law and believed he wouldn’t plot against his own future in-laws this badly.

Shen Jinyu hadn’t intended to make the situation so unpleasant.

He looked at the potted plant on the desk, its leaves lush and green, full of life even in this weather.

He didn’t want to make things unpleasant, but that was predicated on Qin Mianmian being the true eldest daughter of the Qin family.

However, the real eldest daughter of the Qin family was Jian Ying’an—

Shen Jinyu had been betrothed to the Qin family’s eldest daughter since birth. He still remembered how, when he first became aware of his fiancée, he had been very reluctant.

He felt his life was being manipulated and wanted to find Qin Mianmian to settle the score.

Then, he saw Qin Mianmian smiling, holding flowers in the Qin family garden.

That was his fiancée.

From then on, Shen Jinyu often visited the Qin family. He liked Mianmian’s obedient and gentle nature.

Shen Jinyu lifted his gaze to look at the Qin couple.

They publicly announced that Qin Mianmian was the true eldest daughter of the Qin family and that Jian Ying’an was merely their adopted daughter, but what did they truly think inside?

Shen Jinyu didn’t trust them. He trusted the contract he brought.

Only by having the Qin Group under his control could he truly be at ease.

Once this agreement was signed, there would be no possibility of an accident: Qin Mianmian would be the real eldest daughter of the Qin family, his fiancée.

As for Jian Ying’an, he would deal with her.

Thinking this, Shen Jinyu offered a hollow smile: “As long as Qin Xing calls me ‘Brother-in-law,’ I will always look after him. Please rest assured on that point.”

Mr. Qin’s face was stone-cold. Who cares about that assurance!

What he cared about was the Qin Group! The Qin Group could only belong to him!

Mr. Qin said: “You told me that as long as the capital was in place, this group of top-tier experts brought back from overseas would definitely break through the technology, conquer the difficulty, and allow us to witness genuine Artificial Intelligence!”

But what about now! There wasn’t even a shadow of it!

Not only that, but due to supply chain disruptions, inventory was piling up and couldn’t be sold in time.

In the current market, all industries have substitutes. The moment the Qin Group temporarily retreats from the market, others will rush to take its place.

Mr. Qin had been overwhelmed lately and had even specifically made an appointment with Meng Yaran to have that woman quickly restore the logistics.

If time hadn’t been so tight, Mr. Qin wouldn’t have wanted to find that woman!

The Qin Group was currently struggling. He believed that the moment AI came out, they would see the light.

Instead, what arrived was an agreement presented by Shen Jinyu!

Shen Jinyu replied: “Development takes time. I heard you say the Qin Group is currently having operational difficulties, which is why I thought of offering help. But the Shen Group isn’t solely decided by me, is it?”

“It’s just signing this agreement. The Shen Group will help resolve the Qin Group’s problems.”

Mr. Qin wanted to curse aloud, ‘To hell with the agreement!’

If he signed this, it would be the Shen Group holding a knife to his neck! How could the Qin Group possibly fare well?

Shen Jinyu wasn’t in a hurry: “Of course, I’m only offering help. If you don’t sign, that’s fine too.”

Mr. Qin sighed in relief, seeing him genuinely pull back the agreement.

Yes, Mianmian was his fiancée. How could he possibly move against his fiancée’s family?

He was probably just in a bad mood from not seeing Mianmian, so he found a way to warn them. He would still help when necessary.

The priority now was to make Mianmian cooperate and coax Shen Jinyu.

Qin Mianmian had always been obedient; she was only led astray by Jian Ying’an!

Thinking of Jian Ying’an, Mr. Qin wished he had never had this daughter—she was nothing but trouble!

Mr. Qin said: “Don’t worry, we will definitely send people to bring Mianmian back. Your engagement will proceed as scheduled. We will be a family then!”

Shen Jinyu’s smile did not reach his eyes: “That would be wonderful.”

Holding the agreement, he circled back to the topic.

“If you don’t sign, I can’t persuade the Shen Group to help. You’ll have to deal with the difficulties yourself, Mr. Qin.”

Jian Ying’an was unaware that Shen Jinyu was taking advantage of the situation.

While she and Su Nan were busy catching up on their studies, they were also trying to acquire Qin Group shares by all means.

The Qin Group was selling off a significant amount this time. However, due to their limited capacity, they couldn’t absorb everything and still had to find ways to sell quickly.

Su Nan asked Jian Ying’an: “Are you really not going to take these shares back to talk with Mr. Qin?”

Jian Ying’an shook her head.

That was the path she took in her previous life. While Mr. Qin was busy chasing a pipe dream, she acquired shares and simultaneously sought out other Qin Group veterans. After ‘a period of conversation,’ she obtained a few fragmented shares from each of them.

Those veterans probably never realized she was acquiring shares behind their backs.

When all these fragments were added up, Jian Ying’an’s shareholding actually surpassed that of the Qin couple.

It sounded smooth, but it was certainly luck-dependent. She happened to stumble upon Mr. Qin’s sale, and her identity allowed her to approach those veterans without making them overly suspicious.

In her previous life, she intended to take over the Qin Group, become its successor, and publicly announce her identity.

She took back what belonged to her… but she also missed out on much more.

Jian Ying’an, having been reborn, didn’t want to repeat the past. She only wanted to live her life with Qin Mianmian.

She didn’t plan on managing the Qin Group.

Contacting Meng Yaran and causing trouble for the Qin Group at this time was intended to make the Qin couple panic.

Regarding the acquired shares.

Jian Ying’an said: “Someone will offer a high price for them. Just sell them when the time comes.”

Why not make money when the opportunity arises?

Su Nan asked: “Even if it’s a rival of the Qin Group?”

Jian Ying’an replied: “And what if it is? Does it stop us from making money?”

No, it doesn’t…

It’s just that if the Qin Group doesn’t find a good solution, it might cease to exist.

Su Nan shrugged. She wasn’t a Qin family member, so why worry so much?

She just felt a bit sentimental, thinking that after the Qin family’s profits were exhausted, it would be time to turn to the Su families.

Su Nan said: “What if Shen Jinyu buys them back and the Qin Group survives the scare?”

Jian Ying’an gave her a meaningful look: “Why do you think Mr. Qin is chasing a pipe dream?”

None of them were good people.

The Qin couple, Shen Jinyu, and even herself.

Even if Shen Jinyu helped the Qin Group, he wouldn’t do it for free. The most likely scenario was that Mr. Qin would force Qin Mianmian to marry him, and then Mr. Qin would use his father-in-law status to leverage power.

Qin Mianmian wouldn’t marry him. Qin Mianmian belonged to her.

However, Jian Ying’an remained vigilant. If Mr. Qin truly became reckless, she would have to find a way to deal with it.

The Qin Group was heading for ruin.

This agreement must not be signed!

Madam Qin returned to the Qin family home, exhausted. When Shen Jinyu left, his threat was palpable.

What was he planning?

Was he going to kick them while they were down?

Madam Qin felt she was overthinking. She looked up at the second floor. To get the Qin Group through this crisis, Qin Mianmian had to marry him!

It was time for Qin Mianmian to come home.

She walked towards her bedroom, passing Qin Xing’s room.

Madam Qin paused: “Hasn’t Qin Xing returned yet?”

The servant nervously replied: “It’s been over a month…”

Over a month without returning—were they planning to cut ties with the Qin family?

Already angered by Shen Jinyu, and now by her own children, Madam Qin turned and headed for the main entrance, intending to call them back.

She first had someone check Qin Xing’s bank statement to find out where he had been recently.

The result showed no expenditure after a single transfer one month ago.

And that transfer had drained all his money!

Crucially, they hadn’t deposited any money into the card during this month. What had Qin Xing been living on for the past month?

The Qin family had never neglected them in terms of living expenses.

Especially Qin Xing; they had fulfilled his every wish since childhood.

Madam Qin looked at the transfer amount: “Who did he transfer it to?”

The person checking the bank statement was hesitant: “The bank won’t disclose that, as it involves client privacy.”

Madam Qin frowned: “Has he never transferred money before? Is this an entirely unfamiliar account?”

The person answered: “Yes.”

Only then did Madam Qin begin to suspect. Could something have happened?

Threatened by kidnappers to transfer all his money, and then murdered.

And for the past month, no news.

If that were the case!

Madam Qin panicked. Qin Xing was her only son, the future heir of the Qin Group!

If something happened!

Madam Qin instinctively said: “Call the police!”

Then she called the person back: “Wait, don’t call the police yet. This cannot make the news.”

The Qin Group was already on the edge; they couldn’t afford any more negative publicity.