Chapter 188: Unspoken Bonds

Within just a few days, Xiao Yufan regained control of some key powers within Huisheng Group, and the entire upper management underwent dramatic changes…

The morale of all Huisheng employees reached an unprecedented high. Many grassroots employees, once promoted, devoted themselves completely, pouring all their energy into the transformation of the company. The enterprise’s change was gradually accumulating from quantitative to qualitative transformation.

Just as Huisheng’s slump began a slow recovery, another bombshell exploded: the rising Tengfan Enterprise, which had grown rapidly within a year, officially announced its merger with Huisheng…

This announcement sent shockwaves through the business world. Tengfan Enterprise, the rising star and leader of a new generation of companies, was shrouded in mystery in the eyes of outsiders. In just over a year, it had transformed from a small company into a major enterprise. Everyone knew that if Tengfan joined Huisheng, it would inject new vitality into the latter.

As for why Tengfan decided to merge with Huisheng, perhaps only Xiao Yufan and a few others truly understood the reason. He never expected that within a year, Ma Teng would bring the company to such heights. Unexpectedly, Xiao Yufan felt relieved—had he not wanted to fulfill Ma Teng’s wish back then, Tengfan might have never come into existence.

Inside the chairman’s office at the top of Huisheng Tower, Ma Teng and Xiao Yufan stood side by side, hands behind their backs, gazing through the glass at the beautiful cityscape. Both felt a profound sense of having weathered many storms.

“It’s been a year, and I never imagined you’d go through so much. Chairman of Huisheng, the young master of the Situ family—you’ve got quite the life to be envied…”

Looking at Xiao Yufan’s handsome face, Ma Teng’s lips curled into a smile. Compared to a year ago, his mindset and status had undergone a complete transformation, all thanks to Xiao Yufan. Who could have imagined that a fledgling company would grow step by step into what it is today?

“All of this was just fate’s gift to me. But you—managing to grow the company this far in a year, the hardships you must have endured couldn’t have been few.”

Xiao Yufan still remembered how Ma Teng had stood before him, trembling with emotion. At that moment, he knew that although a year had passed, their brotherly bond had only deepened with time.

“If it weren’t for the initial capital you provided, I’d probably still be stuck in a mid-level management job. Instead of calling it my effort, it’s more accurate to say it was your unwavering support.”

Ma Teng’s eyes brimmed with genuine gratitude, no pretense at all. His achievements today were inseparable from Xiao Yufan’s trust and backing. Without that initial funding, his management talent might have remained buried forever.

“Why speak like strangers? What are your plans now?”

“I’ve already returned the company to you, so what else could I plan? If you still want me around, I’ll stay and manage Tengfan a bit. You’ve been a hands-off boss for too long—it’s time you took on some real responsibility. After all, both Tengfan and Huisheng are under your name now. You can’t neglect either.”

A playful smirk appeared on Ma Teng’s face. Although his tone carried a hint of complaint, Xiao Yufan could sense the long-held breath finally released. After all, under Ma Teng’s leadership, Tengfan had grown into what it was today—it was like his own child. How could he possibly let go?

“I never really wanted to take charge of everything anyway. Tengfan will still rely on you. As the saying goes, the capable deserve the high position. Even though Tengfan is now part of Huisheng, you’ll still be its top executive. I’ll also allocate 5% of Huisheng’s shares to you as a reward.”

Xiao Yufan didn’t care much for 5% of Huisheng’s shares, but for Ma Teng, it was an astronomical sum. Considering Huisheng’s fixed assets alone were worth no less than ten billion, 5% was a fortune.

“Tengfan was always yours to begin with—why a reward? Although tempting, I can’t accept something for nothing…”

“Huisheng and Tengfan will sign a long-term contract with you. You’ll remain Tengfan’s general manager, as no one knows the business better than you. Meanwhile, Huisheng also needs a visionary manager. You can hold the position of deputy general manager here. Buying 5% of Huisheng for someone who can bring even greater profits—it doesn’t seem like a bad deal to me!”

How well Xiao Yufan understood Ma Teng’s character. Before Ma Teng could finish, Xiao Yufan had already cut in. Tengfan’s growth had already proven Ma Teng’s capabilities, and Xiao Yufan had full confidence in his ability to shoulder greater responsibilities.

“Since you’ve put it this way, if I keep refusing, I’d be rude. Then let’s, as brothers, build a business empire together. I want the entire business world to dance to our rhythm!”

With a heavy slap on Xiao Yufan’s shoulder, Ma Teng’s passion burst forth, just like the days when they first started the company. But now, both had become legends in Beijing’s business circles…

Feeling Ma Teng’s emotion, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a proud smile. Standing at the pinnacle of Huisheng, he suddenly felt like he was looking down on all the mountains below, a sense of transcendence washing over him. Three years ago, who could have imagined he’d reach this point today? Fate had already charted his course long ago.

“Someday, I will bring Huisheng back to its peak…”

Xiao Yufan murmured softly. He understood this was merely a test from Grandpa Situ. Taking over the Situ family’s legacy was no easy task, especially since the family wasn’t a single line of descent. He needed to prove to everyone that even someone once cast aside could rise and reach his destined summit.

“That, I have no doubt about!”

Ma Teng also gazed into the distance, deep in thought. At one moment, their eyes met, and in each other’s gaze, they saw the deep bond of brotherhood.

“Hey… have you heard anything about that girl, Hu Yingluo?”

After a pause, Xiao Yufan seemed to recall something and turned to Ma Teng, asking. It had been a long time since he returned to Beijing, and he hadn’t heard from her at all. Unconsciously, he found himself missing her.

“Her company is steadily growing. A few months ago, she left Beijing, saying she wanted to take a break and get away for a while…”

Ma Teng recalled their last meeting with Hu Yingruo and sighed involuntarily. Although she had said she just needed a break, he knew the truth—her heart was filled with longing for someone, and she simply needed to release the emotions she had been bottling up…