After Rebirth, Married to a Deadly Enemy - Chapter 57

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The acquisition of the Bai Corporation by Xinshi has begun. Xinshi’s targeting of the Bai Corporation over the past half year has been obvious to everyone, so when news of Xinshi’s acquisition of Bai Corporation broke, many who wanted to get a piece of the pie backed off.

Xinshi’s backing includes the Storm Legion, which has now become a supplier to the military, and more importantly, Xinshi’s transportation division. Although Xinshi’s transportation division has not been around for long, its record is frighteningly impressive. Wherever they go, if there are no star pirates to rob them, they annihilate them on the spot. In less than two months, they’ve eliminated more star pirates than the Interstellar Guard has in a year. Those who have the capital to acquire Bai Corporation, all have interstellar businesses, and in the future, they will undoubtedly require Xinshi’s transportation division. Selling now makes sense, making it easier to use later.

Bai Cang originally thought that by selling Bai Corporation now, he could still leave some money for himself. But with Xinshi involved, other companies withdrew their acquisition intentions. Without competition, the price naturally couldn’t be raised, and their plans fell apart.

“Dad, Xiangxing seems determined to leave us with nothing.” Bai Xiangqing said angrily.

“No need to tell me.” Bai Cang was also in a bind. Since Xinshi targeted Bai Corporation, the business of the Bai Corporation has declined significantly. Many executives within the corporation have thoughts of resigning, previously suppressed by the old man. Now that the old man has been arrested, these executives have all submitted their resignations. At this point, the entire Bai Corporation has no one to help figure things out.

“If Grandpa had been willing to kill Xiangxing, we shouldn’t have used banned drugs in the first place, we should have just killed him.” A hint of murderous intent flashed in Bai Xiangqing’s eyes. They only wanted Xiangxing to lose his inheritance rights, not to cause any deaths, so they only used banned drugs.

“What’s the use of saying that now?” Bai Cang sighed, “We shouldn’t have married Xiangxing to Shi Zhen in the first place. With the Shi family as a backing, Xiangxing couldn’t be touched.”

“Shi Zhen and Xiangxing have always been archenemies since elementary school. Who knows why Shi Zhen protects him so much.”

“Because of Xinshi. Who could have thought that Xiangxing could really turn Xinshi around? A company on the brink of bankruptcy was actually saved by Xiangxing.” Even if he didn’t want to admit it, Bai Cang had to admit that Xiangxing was indeed a business genius. In this world, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests. As long as the interests are sufficient, anything can happen.

Didn’t they see that when Xiangxing was attacked, General Shi even authorized Shi Zhen to use space jumps? If it weren’t for the space jump, Xiangxing would have been dead long ago.

“Dad, do we really have to let Xinshi acquire it? We fought so hard to get Bai Corporation, now we’re just handing it over to Xiangxing. I’m not reconciled.” They did so much just because they didn’t want Bai Corporation to fall into Xiangxing’s hands, right? As a result, after so much planning, in less than a year, Bai Corporation ended up in Xiangxing’s hands. Even worse, they couldn’t keep a single penny. Previously, even if Xiangxing inherited Bai Corporation, they still had a share of the dividends.

“Do you have any other way?”

“Worst case scenario, we don’t sell it, we apply for bankruptcy. We can’t leave any money behind, we can’t let Xiangxing benefit.” Bai Xiangqing said fiercely.

“If we apply for bankruptcy, our bank accounts will be frozen immediately, our houses, cars, everything valuable will be seized.” Bai Cang reminded.

Bai Xiangqing suddenly fell silent.

“Xinshi wants to acquire Bai Corporation, so they won’t pressure us too much. While we still have time, let’s transfer some assets. After the acquisition is over, we’ll leave the capital star.” They can’t stay on the capital star anymore. If even the old man couldn’t compete with Xiangxing, they would have even less of a chance. “After all, we’re the ones who turned him into an Omega. Xiangxing holds a grudge. After the acquisition of Bai Corporation, he’ll come after us.”

Bai Xiangqing suddenly became frightened. Xiangxing now has money and power, and he harbors extreme hatred towards him. If he really wants revenge, he has no means to resist.

“Yes, let’s leave quickly. Dad, which star system should we go to? I’ll go buy tickets now.” Bai Xiangqing said eagerly.

“Go further away, preferably to a star domain where the Storm Legion isn’t stationed.” Bai Cang said.

“Okay, I’ll go check right now.”

As soon as Elder Bai was arrested, they planned to sell Bai Corporation. Now they want to leave altogether, without a single person thinking of going to the police station to see the old man.

As for Bai Xiangxing, he didn’t spend much effort on the acquisition. His goal was for Bai Corporation to go bankrupt, and the fate of Bai Corporation was sealed the moment Elder Bai was arrested. At this moment, he was sitting in his office, reviewing project proposals submitted by Dong Ziyu and Xiang Yan.

They were finally going to start developing the treatment device.

“Now that we’re developing this, are you confident?” Bai Xiangxing naturally had confidence in things that had already been developed in his past life, but he couldn’t show it. Some appropriate concern and questioning were necessary.

“We’re 70% confident.” Dong Ziyu said confidently, “We’ve been planning the development of the treatment device for several years. We started considering it shortly after Xiang Yan was imprisoned. The initial ideas and designs are basically mature. If the company provides enough resources, I’m confident we can develop it within a year.”

“A year?” Bai Xiangxing was astonished. Wasn’t this thing supposed to be developed ten years later? Wait, didn’t he exist in his past life? Did they both stay in prison for years before being released?

The more Bai Xiangxing thought about it, the more possible it seemed.

“Yes, a year is a conservative estimate. If our ideas are sound, it could actually be faster.” Dong Ziyu said.

Bai Xiangxing looked at him, then at Xiang Yan.

Xiang Yan wasn’t very talkative. When they were together, Dong Ziyu usually did the talking, and Xiang Yan only spoke when necessary. Now, seeing Bai Xiangxing look at him, he just nodded.

The development of the treatment device project was their biggest trump card. While still in prison, Dong Ziyu had told him that if they could develop the treatment device after getting out, and let the whole alliance know about their talents, they would become high-end researchers protected by the alliance in the future. Then they wouldn’t have to worry about threats from underground organizations and star pirates. But everything depended on getting out of prison first, on shaking off the people watching them from behind. If they couldn’t shake them off, the more talented they were, the more likely they would be coveted.

After coming to Xinshi, the two of them didn’t fully trust Bai Xiangxing, so they just did pharmaceutical research in a conventional manner. It wasn’t until they received their first dividend that they paid back the one million they owed Bai Xiangxing. Their accounts were successfully transferred to the capital star, and even when Xinshi applied for patents for the drugs, his name was specifically mentioned. In just a few months, with the popularity of the drugs, Xiang Yan had accumulated some reputation in the pharmaceutical industry. Even a very high-end research organization in the pharmaceutical industry had extended an invitation to Xiang Yan, hoping he could join their research institute. Bai Xiangxing didn’t stop him.

By then, he and Dong Ziyu completely trusted Bai Xiangxing. Because of their past experiences, they found it hard to trust others easily, so they didn’t leave Xinshi, but chose to stay and continue developing the treatment device.

“Good, I’ll inform the finance department later. The company’s funds will prioritize the development of the treatment device.” Bai Xiangxing said excitedly.

“Thank you, Mr. Bai.” Dong Ziyu was also a bit excited. The treatment device had been their blood, sweat, and tears for nearly five years, and now there was finally a possibility of realization.

Dong Ziyu pulled Xiang Yan to go buy research materials, but Xiang Yan hesitated and didn’t move. “Mr. Bai.”

“Is there anything else I can help with?” Bai Xiangxing asked.

“No.” Xiang Yan shook his head, “I heard that President Ji has finished building the school in District 64. Can I go take a look?”

President Ji? Bai Xiangxing was stunned for a moment before he realized that Xiang Yan was talking about Ji Yuanwu. Since taking on the task of building a school in District 64, no one in the company called him President Ji anymore, they all called him Principal.

“You want to go back to District 64?” Bai Xiangxing was somewhat surprised. Very few people who left District 64 wanted to go back.

“I want to take Xiangrong back to see.”

“District 64 is a bit chaotic now.” He went to District 64 to build the school, which disturbed a lot of people’s interests. During the process of building the school, they encountered many dangers, and even Ji Yuanwu himself was injured. If it weren’t for Ji Yuanwu’s firmness, and the people who went with him were all skilled, the school might not have been built yet. Even if it’s built now, there will be plenty of trouble in the future.

“There are many people like me in District 64. I want to go back and tell them that they can walk out of District 64 with their own abilities from Principal Ji’s school. I want to give them some confidence and hope.” Xiang Yan naturally knew there would be danger in going back, but he still wanted to go.

Bai Xiangxing fell silent for a moment, then smiled and said, “Okay, when Principal Ji comes back next time, I’ll have him take you.”

“Thank you.” Xiang Yan thanked him. This thank you was for himself, for Xiangrong, and for the other people in District 64. No one understood better than him the significance of Ji Yuanwu building this school in District 64.

After work, Bai Xiangxing returned home, and Shi Ning and Xiangrong were already there.

“Xingxing ge, you’re back.” Shi Ning happily approached when she saw Bai Xiangxing return.

“Yeah.” Bai Xiangxing smiled and ruffled Shi Ning’s hair. Indeed, Omegas are so cute, unlike a certain brat who, upon seeing someone, only gives them a dead fish stare.

“Xingxing ge, can I… can I start calling you big sister-in-law from now on?” Shi Ning had long wanted to call Bai Xiangxing big sister-in-law. After all, his big brother finally got together with someone, and he couldn’t wait to change how he addressed them.

Bai Xiangxing felt a bit awkward. He and Shi Zhen’s trivial matter had unexpectedly become such a concern for a kid.

“Let’s stick with calling me XInxing Ge.” Seeing Shi Ning looking disappointed, Bai Xiangxing added with a smile, “But, I am your big sister-in-law now.”

Shi Ning jumped up excitedly in the living room and cheered, “Xiangrong, did you hear that? I have a big sister-in-law now, Xingxing ge is my big sister-in-law.”

At the entrance to the hall, Shi Zhen had just walked in and happened to hear Bai Xiangxing’s words.

“Big brother, did you hear that? Xingxing ge admits that he’s my sister-in-law.” Shi Ning saw his big brother and repeated it loudly.

Bai Xiangxing suddenly turned around and saw Shi Zhen standing there at the door, smiling at him, which made him feel a bit flushed. Damn, why did he feel this embarrassing sense of confession to Shi Zhen behind his back? But in an instant, Bai Xiangxing adjusted himself. After all, it was Shi Zhen who pursued him first, and he was just giving him a title.

That’s right, he wasn’t a scumbag; if he agreed, he had to give it a name.