Chapter 190 - 75: Five Courses, Youjiang Jewelry, Zhou Yu (2)

Zhou Yu looked at the two of them, summoned a waiter, and took the menu. "You’re my guests. Miss Jiang, Mr. Shen, please order."

Jiang Li didn’t stand on ceremony. She was a little hungry anyway, so she immediately took the menu and ordered three dishes she and Shen Yanzhi loved. Then, she placed the menu on the lazy Susan. "See if these three dishes are enough. If not, we can add more!"

Seeing the dishes Jiang Li ordered, Zhou Yu smiled. "Miss Jiang, it seems you really like spicy food."

"Mhm. I can’t enjoy a meal without spice."

Meanwhile, Shen Yanzhi was busy rinsing Jiang Li’s bowl and chopsticks with hot water.

Zhou Yu remarked with a sigh, "I’m the same way. I feel like a dish without chili peppers has no soul."

Jiang Li just smiled without saying anything. ’As someone from the Capital City, isn’t loving spicy food just standard procedure?’

But as they say, you don’t hit a smiling face. And since she planned to study jewelry design in the future, she couldn’t afford to completely alienate him.

As Zhou Yu spoke, he ordered three more dishes and a soup.

After the waiter left the private room, he finally began to speak. "I’m a pretty straightforward person. I like to say what’s on my mind, so I hope Miss Jiang and Mr. Shen won’t take offense."

Shen Yanzhi shook his head. "We won’t."

Jiang Li chuckled lightly. "I prefer dealing with straightforward people. There’s no beating around the bush."

Hearing their replies, Zhou Yu’s eyes crinkled into a smile. "In that case, I’ll just say what’s on my mind."

Jiang Li raised an eyebrow, waiting for Zhou Yu to continue.

Zhou Yu sighed and took a sip from his teacup. "Everyone thinks Youjiang is rolling in money, but that’s not actually the case."

Jiang Li subconsciously glanced at Cao Wenzhou, who gave her a slightly apologetic smile.

It really wasn’t his fault. At the time, Zhou Yu had only asked for an introduction; there was no way for him to know about Youjiang’s internal situation.

Zhou Yu continued, "Although I’m the founder, after Youjiang went public, more and more shareholders came on board, and their opinions are all over the place."

"If you could say Youjiang was once the undisputed leader of the jewelry industry, now, with the shareholders all divided, we’re lucky to even rank in the top five."

"I heard from Cao that you have a large amount of liquid capital, so I was wondering if I could trouble you to acquire Youjiang’s shares."

As he spoke, Zhou Yu observed Jiang Li and Shen Yanzhi’s expressions, finally stating decisively, "Compared to all those meddling shareholders, I’d much rather that shareholder be you."

After all, compared to a dozen or so shareholders, having just one was definitely preferable.

Especially one who was so young and beautiful.

Jiang Li hadn’t expected to ever be involved with Youjiang. She was taken aback for a moment.

’Actually, acquiring the shares isn’t out of the question. I happen to be looking for an industry to invest in anyway.’

’Besides, if I transfer all those shares to Shen Yanzhi, the money I spend will just come back to me again.’

However, this was a huge matter, so Jiang Li didn’t make a final decision right away. Instead, she turned to look at Shen Yanzhi. "Ah Yan, what are your thoughts?"

’At a minimum, it would take tens, if not hundreds, of billions to acquire all the shares besides Zhou Yu’s.’

’That was a considerable expense.’

The moment Shen Yanzhi heard her, he knew Jiang Li was tempted.

’He wasn’t sure why she was asking him,’ but Shen Yanzhi’s stance was clear. "As long as it’s something you want to do, I’ll support you."

The fact that Jiang Li asked meant she had already made up her mind and had the necessary funds.

Besides, the Youjiang brand had been around for a long time. Becoming the company’s second-in-command would only bring profit, not loss.

Jiang Li nodded. "Alright. Then you can be that one shareholder."

Before Shen Yanzhi could even react to his shock, he heard Jiang Li say, "We can do it, but I have one condition: all the shares must be in my husband’s name."

Shen Yanzhi swallowed hard. "Is that really necessary?"

Zhou Yu looked completely astonished. "Miss Jiang, did I hear you correctly? Are you saying you want to put all the shares in Mr. Shen’s name?"

He had to admit, this was the first time he’d ever seen a move like this.

Generally speaking, it was the husband who transferred shares to his wife, not the other way around.

As for Cao Wenzhou, he was frantically chugging his tea.

’Good Lord, is this the world of the rich?’

’Acquiring shares on a whim, giving them away just like that.’

’So why can’t I ever meet a sugar mama like that!’

’Is it because I’m not handsome enough?’

’Or maybe my hips don’t sway seductively enough?’

’Seriously, you just can’t compare yourself to other people.’

’Because comparing yourself to others is just infuriating.’

Jiang Li nodded without hesitation. "You heard me correctly."

Zhou Yu took a deep breath, afraid Jiang Li might go back on her word. "Yes, no problem!"