Page 858 of Assistant to My Contracted Husband

"Alright, thank you... sister-in-law."

Repeatedly being addressed as sister-in-law, Jian Ran seemed to have really come to terms with the reality and felt a sudden clarity in her heart.

Gu Mochen narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze seamlessly moving away from Han Siming, his dark pupils becoming increasingly profound and intricate.

...

Gu Wei was quite satisfied with Han Siming’s performance, it seemed... that Han Siming’s behavior was increasingly exceeding his expectations.

His own son, Gu Wei, was not far behind after all.

Seeing the atmosphere relaxed considerably due to Han Siming’s performance, Gu Wei took the initiative to speak.

"Mo Chen... Siming currently has 5 billion in hand, but no company to invest in... what dad means is, brothers united can cut through metal... you currently hold 30% of the Gu Family’s shares, Jian Ran holds 20% of the Gu Family’s shares, and once Jian Ran gives birth to a son, she will receive another 20% of the shares.

Therefore, the four of you will hold 70% of the shares.

.. Siming comes up with 5 billion, how about you give Siming 10% of your shares, what do you say? "

Jian Ran: "..."

Hehe...

So, it’s moral blackmail again.

Because Gu Mochen has more shares, he should rightfully... give some of his shares to Han Siming?

Where is the sense in that?

A chill flashed across Jian Ran’s beautiful eyes as she turned to look at Gu Mochen beside her, waiting for his response.

After all... Gu Mochen was the helmsman of the Gu Family.

Gu Wei’s inner calculations were running at high speed in his mind.

The older the ginger, the spicier it is.

Han Siming immediately retorted upon hearing Gu Wei’s proposal.

"Dad, didn’t you say... not to discuss this matter with big brother?

Big brother... I know that you no longer sell the Gu Family’s shares to outsiders, which means, they are priceless.

Therefore, with my meager 5 billion, I don’t expect to obtain any shares from you.

If there are any vacancies in the Gu Family, I am willing to start just like other employees, and work my way up. "

Jian Ran: "..."

Jian Ran increasingly felt like she was getting caught up in a scheme...

Turns out this father and son play good cop, bad cop.

Speaking with such false propriety, as if performing a two-man act.

Jian Ran was full of disdain, yet did not say anything.

Deep down... she was still hoping... that what Han Siming said was genuine and not feigned.

Gu Mochen casually lifted the wine goblet in front of him, swirling the enchanting liquid within, his deep and narrow eyes full of profound meaning.

"Hmm, but... Gu Wei, don’t you also have 10% of the Gu Family shares? Why not offer your 10%... in exchange for Siming’s 5 billion? After all, you’ve grown old and passed the age of handling affairs, haven’t you?"

Gu Mochen wore an indifferent expression, his whole being aloof, as if above the concerns of the world.

Gu Wei was taken aback by Gu Mochen’s question, his whole body freezing in place, unsure of what to say in the moment...

What does it mean to have passed the age of handling affairs?

Gu Mochen’s words were really too oppressive.

That 10% was Gu Wei’s remaining share of the Gu Family, and he would not let it go no matter what.

Now that the value of his shares was increasing under Gu Mochen’s leadership, he wouldn’t relinquish them.

"Mo Chen... well... Dad also wants to keep something in hand... when Dad passes away, aren’t the shares in my hands all yours anyway? After all, you are the only heir to the Gu Family."

Upon hearing these words, Han Siming felt like he had been slapped hard across the face, his complexion looking quite unsightly, alternating between pale and flushed.

Underneath the dining table, Han Siming’s hand clenched into a fist, enduring the emotions on the verge of collapse.

Yes... in his heart, he was nothing but a stepping stone to be used.

Han Siming never forgot that the main reason Gu Wei was enthusiastic about bringing him into the Gu Family’s shares was because he needed an inside man.

Someone to watch over Gu Mochen all the time... fearful that Gu Mochen might kick Gu Wei out of the game if he became unhappy.

"Siming, you are the son Dad values the most, you must not let Dad down."

The indifferent Gu Wei...

And Gu Mochen, who’d taken away his woman.

Han Siming swore that he would not let these two members of the Gu Family off the hook.

He needed to pretend, to earn their trust, and only then... would he have the opportunity to revive the Han Family later.

Han Siming knew that Gu Mochen would not compromise easily but... Gu Mochen cared about the brotherly affection between them.

Moved by this, Han Siming spoke earnestly.

"Dad, big brother, I really don’t need the Gu Family’s shares, I just want to seek a position. All my life I grew up under your protection. Now, I’d like to do what I am capable of, I can go back to design, or work in the administrative department."

"So... big brother, Dad, about those 5 billion, I’ve already donated them to charity. Now, I feel very light without any money, and it feels great."

Jian Ran: "..."

billion, all donated to charity?

Jian Ran tugged at the corner of her lips, not that she thought charity was a bad thing, but if Han Siming did it on purpose...

Then... it really was a bold move.

Gu Mochen tasted the delicious food in front of him without a change in expression; many dishes were personally cooked by the butler, and he deeply cherished them.

Upon hearing this, Gu Wei exploded with fury.

"Siming... what was agreed upon before, you... you actually donated it all to charity, did you even listen to what your father said?"

"Dad... I just want to start over, that’s all."

After a while... Gu Mochen’s thin lips pursed together, and he placed the wine goblet on the table, his dark eyes sweeping across Han Siming and Gu Wei in front of him. Although he didn’t say much, his gaze was forceful enough to intimidate.

"Siming, I’ll give you 10% of the Gu Family shares, to let you start anew."

Upon hearing these words, Jian Ran was startled, her face expressionless.

Unsure whether Gu Mochen’s move was a test... or... to undermine the foundation? To completely break down Gu Wei and Han Siming?

Or perhaps... Han Siming had a change of heart?

Various conjectures, none conclusive, but Jian Ran knew that Gu Mochen, inscrutable with a sureness about him, probably had his answer all along.