As the Shi family tightened their grip and the Xie family launched various counterattacks, the Xie Corporation's cash flow was almost completely cut off, its liquidity depleted. Yet, even so, the Xie Corporation had to continue pouring money earned from previous drug sales into the longevity drug project.
The longevity drug project was the company's top secret. Therefore, apart from Xie Yu, the Xie family patriarch, and a few others, no one knew what stage the project was in; they all thought it was at a standstill. Only Xie Yu knew that the longevity drug was already in clinical trials and would be available soon.
So, hearing everyone's words, Xie Yu raised his hand to comfort them. "Everyone, we are all members of the Xie family. In times of crisis like this, we should unite as one!" he said. "Please believe me, the longevity drug will surely be developed, and the profits it brings will be double the current!"
Xie Yu knew that these so-called Xie family members and shareholders cared nothing for the future development of the Xie Corporation. They only cared about the profits they could personally gain. Therefore, these words were the most likely to move them.
Unfortunately, Xie Yu miscalculated.
"Little Yu, I believe everything you say, but we received very little in dividends the other day!"
"Yes, we all agreed to contribute our dividends before, hoping the Xie Corporation would develop more healthily. But now..."
They spoke one after another. Some even passed on insider information, accusing, "I heard that the Shi family has already obtained the core data for our longevity drug!"
"We've poured so much money into this. What happens when the Shi family completely researches it?"
"Exactly, we must cut our losses immediately."
All the shareholders surrounded Xie Yu, their words a jumbled mess. Their central idea was one: halt the longevity drug research and distribute the money as dividends!
Xie Yu's head began to spin. Faced with this situation, he didn't know what to say.
"Everyone, rest assured, the longevity drug is in its final stages and will be mass-produced soon. We just need to wait patiently..."
In desperation, Xie Yu had no choice but to reveal the latest news about the longevity drug project to those present. Little did he know, this only sparked even fiercer opposition!
"Wait, wait, wait. We've waited for so long, and there have been no results!"
"Little Yu, you can fool outsiders with these words, but we are family. Are you trying to fool us too?"
"I followed the Old Master in building this empire back in the day. You can't just stand by and watch my interests be harmed!"
Their emotions ran high, their voices mixing together so much that it was hard to tell who said what. Xie Yu's eyelids twitched violently, his mouth contorting, and it felt like smoke was rising from his head.
After a long moment, with a *snap*, Xie Yu slammed the folder onto the table, stood up, and shouted, "Quiet!"
In the past, due to his seniority, Xie Yu had always been courteous to others in the company. He had never been seen losing his temper. His sudden outburst startled everyone, and they instinctively fell silent.
Xie Yu's gaze swept across their faces, carrying a hint of coldness. "Are you all done speaking?"
They swallowed hard.
However, some, unafraid, continued, "Little Yu, we are doing this for the good of the company, after all..."
"For the good of the company?"
"I suspect you've been bought off by the Shi family, or you're just pathetically stupid!"
Xie Yu unleashed a barrage of insults, verbally attacking everyone present. Their faces turned ashen.
"I told you, the longevity drug is in its final stages and will be on the market soon. If you force a halt to the longevity drug project today, do you want the Shi family, who stole the core data, to develop it before us?"
"I declare here and now, as long as I am here, the longevity drug project will never stop!"
"If anyone is dissatisfied, you are welcome to sell your shares. We will buy them back at the highest market price!"
After speaking, Xie Yu stood firm, staring at the people present, ice shards seeming to glint in his eyes!
Those present exchanged uneasy glances, momentarily speechless. Some, however, lowered their heads and began to whisper amongst themselves.
"We can sell our shares now. Should we just sell them?"
With the Shi and Xie families locked in a fierce battle, the price of Xie family shares had long since plummeted, shrinking by more than half! This was precisely why everyone was so anxious. However, Xie Yu was now offering to buy them back at the highest market price. Undoubtedly, this was hugely attractive to everyone present.
With the Xie family on the verge of being crushed by the Shi family, they could now cash out their shares, which they might not be able to sell later!
Xie Yu heard their discussions, but he showed no intention of stopping them. Want to cash out and run? That would be perfect!
Those who held shares in the Xie Corporation were the people who had built the empire alongside the Old Master Xie. Many were distinguished veterans who had later passed their shares down to their sons and grandsons. And these sons and grandsons were utterly incompetent! They lived lavishly on dividends each year, contributing nothing to the company. If they hadn't caused trouble, Xie Yu would have simply overlooked it, letting these parasites feast on dividends out of respect for their fathers' contributions. But now that they were causing a scene, Xie Yu saw no reason to be polite!
After much deliberation, someone finally took the lead and announced their intention to sell their shares. Xie Yu immediately had his secretary print out several contracts and place them before him. At the same time, he gave a well-intentioned reminder. "Have you thought this through? Once the contract is signed, there's no turning back!"
Despite Xie Yu's well-intentioned warning, the person felt Xie Yu was trying to harm him. He snatched the contract and signed it as if afraid Xie Yu would go back on his word! "You said you'd buy at the highest price. When will the money be transferred?" he asked, looking up at Xie Yu arrogantly after signing.
Xie Yu was amused. After a moment, he said coldly, "Check your bank card. It has already been credited." Xie Yu was too lazy to delay payments like this. The sooner it was resolved, the better!
Seeing Xie Yu's promptness, the remaining individuals also came forward to sign contracts and sell their shares. Xie Yu, naturally, accepted them all. Xie Yu had already told them that the longevity drug was in its final stages and was ready to be launched. At that time, the Xie Corporation's stock price would soar, and the dividends would be astonishing! It was a pity these people didn't believe him. As the saying goes, good words cannot persuade a stubborn fool, and Xie Yu could do nothing about it.
In the entire conference room, ninety percent of the people signed the contracts and sold their shares. The remaining ten percent were basically the old guards who were still alive and had ventured with the Old Master Xie. They didn't trust Xie Yu, but they trusted the Old Master Xie. They even felt a sense of attachment to the Xie Corporation.