Chapter 274: 40% of the Jiang Family’s Entire Fortune

Chapter 274: 40% of the Jiang Conglomerate's Shares

Shen Que pulled Wu Yue from the bottom of the pool, took off his formal coat, and draped it over her. Even though Wu Yue's body and face were disfigured beyond recognition, he didn’t hesitate for a second—ignoring his own corrosive burns, he was about to offer his blood to heal her.

Jiang Huaizhi stopped Shen Que. "Given Wu Yue’s current condition, she needs to enter the treatment pod immediately. The Jiang family’s treatment pods are the most advanced in the entire alliance..."

Shen Que pushed Jiang Huaizhi aside, his gaze fixed unwaveringly on Wu Yue. Silvery blood instantly gushed from the major artery in his wrist.

Jiang Huaizhi looked at Shen Que in confusion, unable to comprehend his actions.

Suddenly, he saw Wu Yue’s body recovering at an astonishing speed. Even though the blood of the Saint-Angel had long been renowned, this was far beyond the effect of blood alone.

Clearly, Wu Yue’s body possessed an extraordinarily powerful regenerative ability, far beyond normal human regeneration.

Wu Yue’s injuries were severe, and Shen Que’s face grew visibly paler.

Jiang Huaizhi paused for a second. "The Jiang family’s treatment pods have an independent terminal system. They don’t share information with the alliance’s medical cloud.

Over the years, the physical conditions of all the Jiang family’s heirs have been well-preserved, never been compromised.

Shen Que, you can trust me. Trust that the Jiang family won’t..."

Shen Que’s tone cut like frost. "I don’t trust you."

He would not allow any chance of something going wrong.

Jiang Huaizhi’s eyes widened sharply, and he took a step back as if struck.

....

"Zhou Qianfeng, trust me. Trust that the Jiang family—we will definitely find the child."

"I don’t trust you."

....

Jiang Huaizhi suddenly understood why Zhou Qianfeng and Fu Yixue, despite caring so deeply, had never dared to claim Wu Yue as their own.

Back then, even with the Jiang family’s overwhelming power and fortress-like security, the child had mysteriously vanished. To this day, none of the factions had been able to uncover who was behind it.

The fact that Jiang Yuhua could obtain information about the child from Wu Xiuli meant that those who knew the truth might still be alive, still operating in the shadows beyond their awareness.

And yet, they had found nothing.

The headquarters of the mysterious laboratory behind Friendly Orphanage had already been sealed off due to a natural disaster—an entire city ravaged by plague.

Their lead was cut off once more, meaning: the mastermind had slipped through their pursuit network yet again.

Jiang Huaizhi lowered his head, his expression unreadable. "Shen Que, with your strength, why didn’t you just take on the Boss directly earlier?"

Instead of letting the Boss forcibly remove you from the scenario.

Shen Que, "I want Wu Yue to grow stronger. Stronger than anyone—*anyone*—in this world."

In Shen Que’s mind flashed the image of the rotting corpse wearing Wu Yue's likeness—using her face to make an expression he had never seen before, a delicate vulnerability he'd never seen on her.

It said, "Shen Que, promise me, we’ll stay together forever, okay?"

What utter nonsense. Bullshit. Wu Yue would never say something like that.

Even if she were alone, no matter where she was, Wu Yue would always thrive, unbroken.

Wu Yue is clearly the type of person who, while making the decision to leave alone, can still jam-pack her schedule, working tirelessly day and night, and acing all her training.

Shen Que looked up, "Jiang Huaizhi, I know what you want to do.

She’s already made up her mind. Go ahead and take it."

Shen Que righted Wu Yue’s limp arm, which still bore unhealed, patchy scars.

Jiang Huaizhi tightened his grip on the DNA extraction syringe, then shattered it entirely in his grip, shards clattering to the floor.

Shen Que frowned at Jiang Huaizhi, "What do you mean?"

Jiang Huaizhi’s voice was gravelly, "It’s not the right time yet."

The same issue had plagued them for a full 15 years, with no progress, almost becoming an impossible knot.

The child was lost 15 years ago, and the problem remained unresolved. Rushing to claim the child now would leave dangers still lurking in the shadows.

Jiang Huaizhi had never gotten it before. He once confronted his father:

"Why does no one want to mention her name?"

His father, Jiang Ling, had also spoken in the same gravelly tone,

"It’s not unwillingness. It’s just... not the right time yet."

Now, Jiang Huaizhi finally understood the helplessness of his old man.

Shen Que frowned. What game was the Jiang family playing? Wu Yue was ready, and now the Jiangs got cold feet?

Shen Que was furious. Did the Jiang family come all this way with such a grand display just to mess with people?!

Whatever Wu Yue decides—whether she wanted to return to the Jiang family or not—the Jiangs’ attitude toward reclaiming her better be damn sure!!!

He could stay single forever, but Wu Yue won't take even a speck of disrespect!!

Shen Que’s eyes widened, "Jiang Huaizhi, what exactly is your family..." trying to say? Out with it already!!

Jiang Huaizhi suddenly interrupted, "The Jiang family has decided to establish a special Friendship Star Award for this gathering, in consideration of Miss Wu Yue’s knockout performance.

The Jiang family now resolves to present this Friendship Star Award to Miss Wu Yue."

Shen Que, "Who wants your stupid Friendship Star prize? It’s not like your Jiang family..." Why the sudden change in attitude?!

Jiang Huaizhi cut him off again, "The prize for the Friendship Star is 40% of the Jiang family’s entire conglomerate shares."

Shen Que, "Who cares about your Jiang family’s..."

Then the meaning crashed into him.

Confusion flickered in Shen Que’s eyes, "Wait—How much did you say?"

Jiang Huaizhi, "40% of the Jiang family’s entire conglomerate shares."

The Jiang conglomerate had long been nicknamed the "Little Alliance," boasting its own independent Academy of Sciences for new biology, medical research, agricultural studies, mineral resource development, and an arms manufacturing pipeline.

Within its autonomous territory, a hundred thousand-plus survivors gathered, with fighters and research talent making up 20 percentage points higher than the Alliance’s average, all about quality over quantity.

According to last year’s incomplete statistics, the Jiang conglomerate’s cash flow was running at half of the entire Alliance’s level.

Let's be real, even the nobles of the Royal Court, who are among the wealthiest, would shamelessly kiss up to the Jiang family.

Now, the Jiang family is saying they’ll give 40% of their shares to Wu Yue as the "Alliance Star" prize??

If Wu Yue were considered a primary heir of the Jiang family, under normal circumstances, she would inherit 20% of the shares upon the retirement of the older generation.

But now, Jiang Huaizhi is straight up offering her 40% of the shares?

And it’s clear that Jiang Huaizhi made this decision without consulting the other three heirs—Jiang Yuhua, Jiang Qian, and Jiang Mubai—meaning this was entirely his solo decision.

It’s quite possible that Jiang Huaizhi is giving Wu Yue his entire 20% share allocation.

In fact, if the other three heirs learned of Jiang Huaizhi’s decision, they might even hand over the remaining 60% of the shares to Wu Yue in a heartbeat.

For once, Shen Que actually thought things through and decided to take the voice of reason, advising Jiang Huaizhi,

"Captain Jiang, shouldn’t you at least discuss this with your family first?"

Jiang Huaizhi shook his head. "No."

He was the only one with any sense left in the family. Any further discussion would only make things even more absurd.

....

When Wu Yue finally completed her healing process and woke from unconsciousness, she heard her communicator buzzing nonstop like crazy with incessant beeps.

Opening it, she saw a barrage of notifications, all reading:

"Congratulations on receiving..."