If we swapped lives, I'd be the CEO and you'd take care of the kids.

Chapter 125 Division of Property

Zhu Tingyue quickly acquired 20% of the company's shares.

At the same time, Zhu Tingyue keenly sensed that something was amiss in the atmosphere at the Shen family's residence.

Zhu Tingyue rarely returns to the Shen family anymore, but in case they notice anything, she still comes back occasionally as a mere decoration.

That evening, the atmosphere at the dinner table froze when Mrs. Shen asked, "I heard you transferred your shares?"

She didn't name names, but everyone present knew she was asking about Shen Yingchu.

Shen Yingchu remained calm, as if she were merely discussing the weather: "Well, 20% went to Yan Qiu, and the remaining 15% will go to Yan Zhen later!"

"I disagree!"

"I do not want!"

Two voices rang out at the same time, but Madam Shen's voice was louder.

She glared at Shen Yanzhen, telling him to shut up, and stared at Shen Yingchu with obvious disapproval.

"Why not divide it equally? Isn't Yan Zhen your son?"

"Mom, I don't want the shares!"

Shen Yanzhen glanced at Shen Yingchu, probably not wanting to put him in a difficult position, and stopped his mother from saying anything more.

"Hmph, you have to have it whether you want it or not! You have to have what others have! You're his son too, why shouldn't you get it?"

Madam Shen's attitude was firm, and Shen Yanzhen could not persuade her.

Shen Yingchu ignored her anger and said in her usual calm voice, "I will give Yan Zhen other compensation. I won't let him suffer a loss!"

"Heh!" Madam Shen laughed. "Won't let him suffer? You gave birth to a child, and now you're saying you won't let him suffer? Shen Yingchu, doesn't your conscience hurt?"

"I'll just ask you this: who did you rely on to get rich? If it weren't for me, would you be the Shen Yingchu you are today?"

"Now look what's happened, I've become your wife who's been through thick and thin with you. Are Yan Zhen and I getting in your way now?"

“No,” Shen Yingchu said calmly, looking directly at her. “I know I’ve let you down, but what’s done is done, and I can only try my best to make amends.”

"Make amends? How will you make amends? With your own money? Shen Yingchu, don't you think your money reeks?"

"You've wronged us, mother and son? Ask yourself honestly, are we the only ones you've wronged?"

She suddenly became extremely agitated, her eyes widened, her face flushed red, and her chest heaved violently with anger.

She stretched out her right hand, pointing her index finger straight at Zhu Tingyue, who was standing not far away, as if she wanted to pass all her anger through that finger.

Then, without any politeness, she spoke again, loudly questioning Shen Yingchu beside her: "How can you face the mother of this child? How can you face this child?"

"Do you think a simple 'I'm sorry' can make up for all the suffering they've endured over the years? Ha, you arrogant man! You think you can compensate them with a few stinking coins? You're dreaming!"

Upon hearing these words, Zhu Tingyue felt a surge of complex emotions that were difficult to describe.

Those words were like a lightning bolt piercing the night sky, illuminating a corner of her heart that had never been touched before.

At this moment, Madam Shen's image suddenly became incredibly towering in her mind. Like a majestic mountain peak, she inspired awe and reverence.

Her gaze involuntarily fell on Madam Shen, who had stood up due to emotional distress.

Madam Shen's eyes gleamed, her hands trembling slightly, as if she wanted to express something but didn't know how to begin.

As Zhu Tingyue gazed at the scene before her, her deep affection for her child surged forth like a tidal wave, displaying itself without reservation on her beautiful face.

However, the moment her gaze met Madam Shen's, Madam Shen, who had been standing, seemed to be frozen in place, slowly sitting back down in her chair, then quickly turning her head away, refusing to look Zhu Tingyue in the eye again.

"Shen Yingchu, I can't control what you do with your shares, but Yan Zhen must get half of them. They are rightfully ours!"

Shen Yanzhen opened his mouth, about to say something, but just as he was about to speak, he suddenly met her gaze.

That gaze was like a chilling wind, instantly making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, and the words that were about to come out were swallowed back.

He had no choice but to shut his mouth and sit there obediently, not daring to make the slightest move.

Zhu Tingyue remained silent. In any case, she only wanted what she asked Shen Yingchu for; as for Shen Yanzhen's share, she wouldn't take it even if she were given it to her.

Shen Yingchu got up and took a stack of documents from the study, placing them in front of Madam Shen: "This is all my assets over the years, including company shares and other fund stocks, all added together, it's all here! See which ones you need?"

The other three stared in disbelief at his actions, especially Madam Shen.

She flung the documents to the ground and demanded of Shen Yingchu, "Shen Yingchu, what do you mean? I can't even offer my opinions? You think I'll let this go? No way!"

Shen Yingchu squatted down and picked up the documents one by one. Shen Yanzhen glanced at the other two who remained seated and, quite perceptively, followed suit.

After placing the documents back on the table, Shen Yingchu made an even more surprising statement: "The assets will be divided as soon as possible, and I have also decided not to serve as the chairman of the board of directors of the company."

What? He quit?

Zhu Tingyue looked at Madam Shen and Shen Yanzhen, who were equally shocked, and her surprise was no less than hers.

It seems that Shen Yingchu made this decision without consulting anyone!

As a manager of the company, he couldn't possibly be unaware of the impact a temporary change in leadership would have on the company!

But he still decided to do it, which was obviously after careful consideration!

He left the restaurant after saying that, leaving the three of them staring at each other in bewilderment.

Zhu Tingyue kept her eyes downcast and remained silent. This was a family matter for the Shen family, and as an outsider, she shouldn't interfere.

Shen Yanzhen cautiously glanced at Madam Shen's expression, not daring to speak easily.

Sitting opposite him, Zhu Tingyue remained expressionless, revealing nothing about her.

Madam Shen's face was ashen, whether from anger at Shen Yingchu or something else, she just sat quietly, staring blankly at the documents in front of her, only her heavy breathing revealing her inner turmoil.

"Mom, I don't need those things. The hospital is here with me. I'll just focus on doing this!"

After careful consideration, Shen Yanzhen finally spoke.

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen slowly turned to look at him: "Why don't you want them? You are my son, don't you deserve these things?"

"That's not how it works, Mom. I know you mean well, but I'm not interested in managing a company!"

"I already have enough to do at the hospital. I'm so busy every day that I don't even have time to spare. How can I possibly manage the company?"

It was common knowledge that he didn't want to take over the company, otherwise he wouldn't have let Shen Yanqiu directly become the general manager. However, Madam Shi was unwilling to accept this.

She closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her eyes were filled with determination: "Don't worry about this, I'll handle it!"

"Mom! I don't want to! Don't force me!" Shen Yanzhen's attitude was also unusually firm.

Zhu Tingyue left shortly after Shen Yingchu, unaware of the conversation between the mother and son.