Guangyao Conglomerate is not a large conglomerate, not even among the top ten domestic conglomerates. Reviewing the equity transaction records, Guangyao acquired Cao Xu’s 30% stake at nearly 10% below market price, totaling approximately 30 billion. This transaction was undoubtedly a bargain for them.
After selling his shares, Cao Xu seemed to vanish into thin air and could no longer be found.
Having crossed paths multiple times, with Cao Xu’s narrow-minded personality, he would surely harbor a grudge against Nie Yan and others and pursue them relentlessly.
With a personal fortune of 30 billion, plus the connections and influence he could mobilize behind the scenes, this guy was definitely a dangerous figure.
In his previous life, Cao Xu ignored Nie Yan, giving Nie Yan the chance to take revenge. This time, Nie Yan had no intention of repeating Cao Xu’s mistakes. Cao Xu’s disappearance itself was a very dangerous signal.
Nie Yan couldn’t shake the gloom in his heart and dialed Cidao’s phone.
“Cidao, use all means necessary to find Cao Xu! Find an opportunity to eliminate him!” Nie Yan said. At this moment, decisive and ruthless action was necessary; any hesitation could lead to his own downfall.
“Understood.” Cidao replied, realizing the seriousness of the situation upon hearing Nie Yan’s words.
Together, Cidao and Yingsha formed a team of twenty-five, all renowned experts currently employed by Tianxia Group. Recruiting these people had cost Nie Yan a fortune back then, and now this group was finally ready to be deployed.
Upon learning of Cao Xu’s disappearance, the Xie and Liu families were also very anxious. They had begun taking some covert actions, sending people to track Cao Xu’s whereabouts while simultaneously enhancing security, especially for key individuals like Xie Jun, Nie Yan, Xie Yao, and Liu Hongzhe, who needed to be well protected.
“Dad, Mom, Cao Xu is someone who will retaliate even for the smallest slight. You need to be careful. It would be best not to appear in public for the time being,” Nie Yan said. He wouldn’t log into Faith for a while, as the situation there had stabilized and no major issues were expected in the short term. The main threat now was still Cao Xu.
As long as Cao Xu remained alive, he would be a serious threat to them all.
The smoke from the stock market gradually dissipated, but the crisis had not yet ended.
The people at the top of the hotel slowly dispersed. Next, they needed to send people to take over Century Conglomerate and contact Guangyao Conglomerate. If they could buy the shares held by Guangyao, that would be ideal. If not, they would have to resort to other means.
The Century Conglomerate had just been fully absorbed and needed time to be digested.
Soon, news spread that Century Conglomerate had been acquired by Zhengrong Conglomerate, Longyue Conglomerate, and Tianxia Group. The market was shaken. The massive Century Conglomerate had been swallowed whole, and the largest shareholder turned out to be Tianxia Group, holding 33% of the shares!
With Tianxia Group acquiring so many shares of Century Conglomerate, had it already replaced Century Conglomerate as Asia’s top conglomerate?
This was a shocking piece of news, one that required some time to process. It seemed the tides were changing.
Nie Yan’s father, Xie Jun, Liu Hongzhe, and others quickly got busy. After absorbing Century Conglomerate, there was still a lot of work to be done, including personnel arrangements. However, with the support of several major conglomerates, Century Conglomerate’s operations should quickly recover and possibly even reach new heights.
Nie Yan and Xie Yao helped their parents with many tasks, so they didn’t log into Faith.
Inside Faith, the newly acquired strongholds were already under development, and Guo Huai would handle all the matters.
Everything was developing prosperously, but as time passed, Nie Yan’s concerns deepened. Since Cao Xu’s disappearance, even experts like Cidao and Yingsha couldn’t find any trace of him. The deeper Cao Xu hid, the more dangerous he became. They needed to prevent Cao Xu from assassinating the senior executives of Zhengrong Conglomerate, Longyue Conglomerate, and Tianxia Group!
The Moruo River Hotel, a property of Longyue Conglomerate, offered the most beautiful view of Huanghai.
Nie Yan and Xie Yao sat in the top restaurant of the hotel, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Huanghai.
Nie Yan gazed at Xie Yao. She remained unchanged, sitting quietly before him, like a dream yet palpably real, stirring a myriad of emotions within him. As he reflected on his past life and the present, he marveled at how wondrous the twists of fate could be! Over the four years since his rebirth, he had finally succeeded in altering the course of history and realizing the ambitions that had eluded him in his previous existence. At this very moment, his life felt utterly fulfilled.
“Nie Yan, what are you thinking about?” Xie Yao asked, noticing his contemplative mood.
If Nie Yan told Xie Yao about his rebirth, how would she react? This revelation would be quite shocking. He smiled and said, “Nothing much.” He wondered how Liu Rui was doing now. He had heard that Liu Rui’s father had been expelled from Longyue Conglomerate. With their capabilities, they could certainly make a living in any company, but making a comeback wouldn’t be easy.
Xie Yao pouted slightly, showing a bit of dissatisfaction, though she wasn’t truly angry.
Nie Yan couldn’t help but smile and pulled Xie Yao closer, seating her beside him. “After this matter is resolved, let’s go traveling, together around the world.”
Nie Yan felt tired. Before Century Conglomerate’s downfall, he had always carried a burden in his heart. As long as Century Conglomerate stood, he couldn’t rest easy. He feared the nightmare of his past repeating itself. In fact, the moment Nie Yan shot and killed Cao Xu in his previous life, his hatred for Cao Xu had mostly dissipated. After his rebirth, he cherished every person around him even more. However, Cao Xu remained a significant threat. He was constantly worried that Cao Xu might suddenly target his family. Nie Yan had to become stronger to eliminate this constant source of anxiety. Only when Cao Xu was dead could he finally feel at peace.
These four years had not been easy for Nie Yan, and now, only the final step remained.
With Cao Xu hiding somewhere unknown, Nie Yan’s heart could not yet be fully at ease.
“Mm.” Xie Yao obediently leaned against Nie Yan’s chest, understanding that he was worried about Cao Xu.
Nie Yan lowered his head, inhaling the fragrance of Xie Yao’s hair, feeling calmer. Reflecting, he considered that he had two capable allies in Cidao and Yingsha. Since his rebirth, he had continuously strengthened his body, with guidance from Cidao, his skills were only slightly inferior to Cidao’s. Even if assassins sent by Cao Xu appeared, he wouldn’t be helpless. Now, Zhengrong Conglomerate, Longyue Conglomerate, and Tianxia Group were all searching for Cao Xu worldwide. How long could Cao Xu keep hiding?
Upon receiving news of Nie Yan and Xie Yao’s location, the staff tactfully left, leaving only the two of them in a secluded booth where no one would disturb them. Security was completely assured, as only a few people knew they were there. These individuals were loyal to the Xie family and completely trustworthy. They were responsible for Nie Yan and Xie Yao’s safety but had no contact with the outside world, effectively cutting off all communication. Even if Cao Xu were capable, he wouldn’t be able to find them here.
Xie Yao wore a white tracksuit that was slightly tight-fitting, accentuating her beautiful curves and exuding a unique, alluring charm.
This little girl’s figure had gotten even better. What Nie Yan didn’t know was that during her school days, Xie Yao had secretly been practicing dance, which had visibly improved her flexibility. Combined with her naturally good physique, after dancing, she had become even more enchanting.
Nie Yan’s wandering hand reached for Xie Yao’s perky bottom, making her nearly jump in surprise.
“Nie Yan, this is a public place,” Xie Yao’s face flushed with embarrassment. With just a slight move from Nie Yan, she could tell what naughty thoughts he was having.
“All the people in the hall have already left, and the waiters, knowing we’re here, have also stepped away,” Nie Yan smiled at Xie Yao, finding her especially adorable at that moment.
“Let’s go,” Xie Yao felt Nie Yan’s intense gaze and almost wanted to flee.
Nie Yan pulled Xie Yao closer and kissed her lips.
After a brief struggle, Xie Yao shyly closed her eyes and buried her face in Nie Yan’s chest.
Looking at Xie Yao’s coy and alluring expression, Nie Yan’s heart was filled with affection. His right hand unzipped her jacket, revealing the lace bra underneath. The softness seemed ready to burst through the fabric, looking particularly seductive. Nie Yan reached into her bra, teasing her. A soft moan escaped Xie Yao’s throat, her fair skin blushing with a captivating red hue, showing her arousal.
His left hand glided over Xie Yao’s taut, slender thighs, the smooth touch sending a shiver through Nie Yan. He slowly moved downward, finding her already wet.
Xie Yao tightly gripped Nie Yan’s arm, occasionally shivering. Her body was highly sensitive, and being in such a place, she couldn’t understand the feelings she was experiencing.
Although they were in a private room with no one outside, this still challenged Xie Yao’s psychological limits.
Xie Yao let out a low, trembling moan, murmuring, “Nie Yan, hurry up.”
Xie Yao’s clothes were half-open, her pants pulled down to her knees, looking extremely seductive. To Nie Yan, her words became a sensual invitation. He embraced Xie Yao, letting out a low, fierce growl.
Inside the private room, the atmosphere was filled with romance and passion.
About an hour later, Xie Yao tidied up her disheveled clothes, casting a slightly reproachful glance at Nie Yan, which only made her appear even more charming.
“Let’s go,” Xie Yao, her cheeks flushed pink, stood up.
“Mm, it’s getting late; we should rest,” Nie Yan looked at Xie Yao with interest.
As they stood to leave, preparing to return to their room, Nie Yan’s phone rang. He received a text message from Cidao. After reading the message, his expression immediately changed.
“What happened?” Xie Yao, noticing Nie Yan’s expression, asked with concern.
“Cao Xu has been spotted!” Nie Yan said gravely.
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