The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 52 You Smiled, That's Beautiful

When Lin Chen returned home, he found the study light still on.

This woman is really working hard; it's already so late, and she's still busy.
After spending a week together, Lin Chen realized that Chu Jiaxue did not deliberately avoid him.

If she has nothing to do, she'll read books or watch TV shows in her bedroom and go to bed on time. If she's in the study, she's definitely busy with company matters.

After Lin Chen finished showering and drying his hair, he checked the time and it was already past eleven o'clock. Chu Jiaxue still hadn't returned to the bedroom.

Are you that busy?
Lin Chen hesitated for a moment, then walked towards the study.

Even if they're not officially married, sharing a room is still a basic courtesy; showing concern for each other is a sign of respect.

The study door was only slightly ajar, not closed. Lin Chen knocked on the door and then pushed it open.

Chu Jiaxue, wearing pajamas, was typing on the keyboard when she saw Lin Chen enter. She stopped typing, her gaze falling on Lin Chen's face, her expression calm.

"Is something wrong?"

Lin Chen leaned against the door and smiled, "It's nothing, I just saw you were still busy so late and wanted to check on things at the company."

care?

A slight ripple stirred in Chu Jiaxue's heart. Could this guy really care about people?

Perhaps because of the awkward encounter during the day, Chu Jiaxue did not coldly respond with "It's none of your business," but instead replied, "Yes, there's a shareholders' meeting tomorrow, and there are some things that need to be prepared."

Lin Chen asked, puzzled, "You're the company's CEO, shouldn't you have your subordinates prepare what needs to be prepared?"

Chu Jiaxue patiently explained, "The company is currently facing a bottleneck in its development. Business competition is like rowing against the current; if you don't move forward, you fall behind. If we want to continue to develop, we must explore new profit points. So I plan to acquire a pharmaceutical factory and expand into the pharmaceutical industry. However, many shareholders of the company do not have a sense of crisis and feel that things are fine as they are now. They are unwilling to take the risk of expanding into new businesses."

Lin Chen immediately understood: "So you have to convince them at tomorrow's shareholders' meeting?"

Chu Jiaxue frowned slightly: "Yes, our Chu family only owns 25% of the shares. If the supporters cannot reach 51% ownership, this proposal cannot be passed."

Lin Chen asked, "What is the Qian family's attitude?"

Chu Jiaxue usually had no one to confide in, and she only told the old man good news, not bad. Now that Lin Chen was there to listen, she took the opportunity to complain: "He is against it. Many shareholders support Qian Buyi, not me. Tomorrow will probably be difficult."

Lin Chen laughed, "The Chu family only owns 25%, a quarter of the shares. Is it really necessary for you to work so hard and worry so much about the company, putting all the responsibility for its development on your shoulders? If all those grown men have this attitude, they're just going to give up. At worst, they'll all give up together. You can sell your shares, withdraw your investment, start your own business, be independent, and develop however you want without any interference. Isn't that great?" Chu Jiaxue glared at Lin Chen, "You make it sound so easy."

Lin Chen laughed and said, "That's just how things are. You're like a weak woman dragging several thugs along. Others put in ten parts effort and get ten parts results, but you put in ten parts effort and get only three parts results. You're struggling to move forward, and the worst part is that the thugs dragging you down take more than two parts of those three parts. Why bother?"

Lin Chen's words pierced through Chu Jiaxue's long-standing bitterness, and she felt a surge of emotion, along with a long-suppressed grievance.

Yeah, you bunch of grown men, when something happens, not only do you not help, but you also hold me back. And when there's even a little bit of benefit, you rush in to snatch it away. Do you think it's easy for me?
Chu Jiaxue suddenly realized that Lin Chen wasn't as bad as she thought. At least he was reasonable, kept his promises, and had a clear understanding of things. Most importantly, he could understand her inner suffering.

Chu Jiaxue's tone softened slightly: "This company was founded by my father and is his life's work. Now that it's in my hands, how can I bear to hand it over to someone else? Besides, the company is also involved in some other family affairs. I have no choice and cannot give it up."

"I see, that explains it."

Lin Chen suddenly realized, and then smiled and said, "Since we can't just give it away, let's find a way to buy back the other shares. Not all of them, but at least get a controlling stake. That way, things won't be so tiring."

Chu Jiaxue was amused by Lin Chen's statement: "You make it sound so simple. The company is doing well and pays out a lot of dividends every year. Who would be stupid enough to sell their shares? I want to buy their shares, and they want to buy mine."

Chu Jiaxue reached out and brushed a few strands of hair that had fallen across her forehead, her tone helpless: "Besides, even if someone were willing to sell shares, I wouldn't have the money. To acquire 26% of the shares, it would cost at least several hundred million, which I can't afford."

Lin Chen smiled and said, "As long as you have a goal, there are always more solutions than problems."

Chu Jiaxue smiled gently at Lin Chen and said, "Thank you for your comfort. I feel much better now."

Lin Chen's eyes widened slightly, his face filled with surprise.

Chu Jiaxue asked curiously, "What kind of expression is that?"

Lin Chen smiled and said, "You smiled just now. This is the first time you've smiled at me."

Chu Jiaxue's fair face flushed red, and she scolded in embarrassment and annoyance, "Go to sleep and don't disturb my work."

Lin Chen chuckled: "Okay, I'm leaving now. But Jiaxue, smile more often when you have nothing to do. Don't always have such a serious face. You don't need to maintain the boss's authority at home. Actually, you look very beautiful when you smile!"

Lin Chen finished speaking and ran away, leaving Chu Jiaxue with a flushed face.

Chu Jiaxue bit her lip, reached out and touched her burning cheeks, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed, yet also unconsciously delighted.

Do I not know whether I'm good-looking or not? Do I need you to tell me?
That guy, ugh!
(End of this chapter)