Chapter 640 Taking Over the Su Family Business
Lei Shaofei, although already aware that Chen Xuan was Su Yunxi’s fiancé, was still incredibly surprised to hear it directly.
Su Yunxi was, after all, the foremost goddess of the provincial capital, an unattainable figure for whom countless men had paid dearly in hopes of earning a smile, all without success.
Moreover, Lei Shao detected a hint of confidence in Su Yunxi’s tone.
Was this for real?
Suddenly, Lei Shaofei noticed the way Su Yunxi looked at Chen Xuan, her beautiful eyes shimmering with light. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of annoyance, clenching his fists, almost losing his composure on the spot.
However, at the critical moment, Lei Shaofei managed to control his emotions.
“Mr. Chen, I am Lei Shaofei! The young master of the Lei family, and I have already begun taking over the family’s industries!”
Lei Shaofei extended his hand with a smile.
Though his tone was casual, it carried an air of arrogance and a clear sense of rivalry.
It was as if he were saying, "Did you hear that? You're still living off your wife, while I've already started managing the family business. What can you possibly compare to me?"
Chen Xuan naturally understood the implication behind Lei Shaofei’s words and frowned, having no intention of shaking his hand.
He didn't make it a habit to shake hands with people he disliked.
Lei Shaofei’s brow furrowed, revealing a hint of displeasure.
The butler beside Lei Shaofei spoke coldly, “Kid, what do you mean? Don’t you see our young master extending his hand to you? Our young master is the heir of the Lei family, the future patriarch, while you’re just a kept man. It’s your good fortune from eight lifetimes to have our young master offer you a handshake!”
“Hurry up and shake hands with our young master!”
Su Yunxi’s expression turned cold, and she rebuked the servant, “You’re just a subordinate, what right do you have to interrupt here?”
Upon hearing this, the butler trembled all over.
He indeed had no such right.
“Alright, shut up!”
Although Lei Shaofei’s tone was stern, he didn’t show any signs of actual blame.
“Yes, young master!”
The butler nodded repeatedly, but he let out a sigh of relief. As Lei Shaofei’s chosen butler, he immediately guessed his young master’s intentions.
Chen Xuan, not wanting Su Yunxi to be put in a difficult position, extended his hand. “My name is Chen Xuan. I’m about to take over the Su family’s businesses. We can exchange business insights in the future!”
His words caused a stir among the onlookers.
Everyone assumed Chen Xuan was merely being kept by the Su family.
Lei Shaofei’s mouth twitched violently.
He was taking over the Lei family’s industries, a natural progression. He looked down on this kept man, remembering the immense effort he had put in to reach this stage.
Not only had this kept man won the heart of a beauty, but he was also about to inherit the vast fortune of the Su family for free!
This was infuriating!
However, Lei Shaofei refused to believe it. He smiled and said, “Miss Su, this fellow claims he’s going to inherit the Su family’s assets. Isn’t he just bragging?”
Su Yunxi pondered for a moment and then said earnestly, “My father means the same thing. I think it’s a good idea.”
“What? Really?”
Young Master Lei couldn’t help but exclaim in disbelief, his face etched with astonishment.
He never expected that this guy wasn’t bragging; it was actually true!
This news was too shocking!
“Haha, if you have any business deals in the future, feel free to approach me,” Chen Xuan said with a slight smile, grasping Lei Shaofei’s hand.
"Approach my ass!"
A fierce glint flashed in Lei Shaofei’s eyes as he exerted force, his veins bulging.
His gaze revealed a newfound confidence.
After all, he, Lei Shaofei, was not only the eldest young master of the Lei family but also a black belt expert with exceptional grip strength. With this move, he would surely humiliate this fellow!
However, in the next moment, Lei Shaofei’s thoughts changed!
Instead of seeing Chen Xuan in pain and crying out, Lei Shaofei felt an immense, surging, and irresistible force coming from his hand!
In an instant, Lei Shaofei’s hand was contorted!
“It hurts… You… Let go of my hand…”
Lei Shaofei looked at Chen Xuan, tears almost streaming down his face from the pain.
“My apologies, Young Master Lei. I’m a bit of a rough fellow, and my hands are a bit strong,”
Chen Xuan released his grip casually, chuckling.
Lei Shaofei shook his numb arm, looking at Chen Xuan with disbelief.
Was it merely his strength?
Su Yunxi, standing nearby, subtly pursed her lips and smiled. She could tell that Chen Xuan was deliberately toying with Lei Shaofei, which she found quite satisfying; Lei Shaofei deserved it.
Soon, the banquet concluded, and the most astonishing news was that the Su family’s live-in son-in-law was going to take over the Su family’s businesses!
This news caused many who had hoped to benefit from the Su family to sigh in regret.
“Yunxi, how did the business talks go? If it didn’t go well, I can think of a way for you,”
Chen Xuan said casually as they walked out of the Lei family’s manor.
“It went quite well. Although you hit Lei Shaofei’s sister, Lei Shaofei was quite reasonable and discerning. The cooperation was negotiated smoothly,” Su Yunxi replied with a smile.
While she didn’t like Lei Shaofei as a person, she had to admit that he was quite decent in business matters.
Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow.
Although he hadn't interacted much with Lei Shaofei, he could tell that Lei Shaofei was definitely not a reasonable and discerning person. On the contrary, he was petty and vindictive, but he knew how to be patient and conceal his true nature, which gave people a good impression.
However, it was baffling how Lei Shaofei had managed to reach an agreement with Su Yunxi.
He couldn't quite figure it out, but he was certain that Lei Shaofei wasn't acting with good intentions.
Afterward, Chen Xuan and Su Yunxi headed towards the parking lot.
Meanwhile, at the Lei residence.
“Brother, what’s going on? Why did you agree to help Su Yunxi procure medicinal herbs from the Southeast region?”
At this moment, Lei Yuying, her face wrapped in bandages with only her eyes visible, was filled with dissatisfaction.
Su Yunxi’s live-in son-in-law had just hit her face so hard that it was almost disfigured. She had gone to a plastic surgeon, who stated that she would need reconstructive surgery, rendering all her previous efforts in vain.
She had expected Lei Shaofei to stand up for her, but instead of confronting Chen Xuan, he had reached a cooperation agreement with the Su family.
“Brother, you don’t still like that woman, do you? But she’s already married to a live-in son-in-law…” Lei Yuying pouted.
“Hmph!”
Lei Shaofei rubbed his still-aching palm and said coldly,
“I no longer expect that woman to fall in love with me. My only hope now is to seize her maiden’s blood. Although I’ve outwardly agreed to cooperate with the Su family, the contract hasn't been signed. When the Su family holds their new drug launch conference but lacks the medicinal herbs to produce the drugs, won't that woman be finished?”
Upon hearing this, Lei Yuying’s eyes lit up.
“Brother, you’ve done wonderfully! Then, let’s see if that woman will kneel and beg me!”
Although Lei Yuying was a bit brainless, she understood the implications of this situation perfectly.
A cold glint flashed in Lei Shaofei’s eyes as he waved his hand. “Sister, you can go now.”
“Brother, you rest well.”
Lei Yuying turned to leave. Before she could even exit the backyard, she was suddenly bumped into by a figure, almost knocking her over. She cursed, “Who’s the blind fool that dared to bump into this auntie…”
She looked up and saw a familiar face – none other than Tang Chen.
“Miss Lei, I sincerely apologize. I was in too much of a hurry to see you and walked too fast,” Tang Chen said with an obsequious smile.
Lei Yuying waved her hand impatiently and asked, “What do you want with me?”