Xiao Li adjusted her low mood, looked up at Xiao Zhennan, "Dad... I'm not that easy to handle either.
Uncle and the others want to devour me, but it's not that easy.
Moreover, now there's Qin Xiao. With him around, others can't bully me!"
Xiao Zhennan nodded, "You, I'm worried about. But I have confidence in Ah Xiao."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li felt suffocated, "Dad, get this straight, I'm your biological child."
Xiao Zhennan didn't even look up, "Because you're my biological child, I know you well!"
Xiao Li was hit hard once more.
Beside her, Qin Xiao watched her get increasingly defeated with a smile.
Qin Xiao said with a smile, "Dad, this time it was actually Nini who noticed that Uncle's family was acting strange!"
Xiao Zhennan nodded, "Hmm, my daughter at least has this insight.
Since we know about their ambitious schemes, these people shouldn't stay in the company anymore.
Nini, when your grandpa and grandma passed early, your uncle really took good care of your dad when I was little, you know.
Because of this, after I achieved success in my career, I thought of pulling them up.
Initially, I gave your uncle some capital to let them start a small business on their own.
But who knew every time they ended up losing everything.
Seeing him like this, I let him join the company, starting from a small department position, but once he entered the company, it was like he was on steroids; his work performance was exceptionally strong.
The job was done well, and being my own elder brother, I gradually promoted him, and later, Xiao Teng also joined the company.
They've both become my right and left hand in the company, especially now that I'm ill, they're handling most of the company's affairs.
I originally thought your interest wasn't in the company. A girl doesn't need to tire herself out, and the company managed by your uncle and cousin is enough for you to get dividends every year.
I never imagined I nearly left a pack of wolves in the company."
Xiao Zhennan shivered with fear at his thoughts.
He wasn't afraid his painstakingly built Xiao Corporation would be ruined, he feared someone would harm Nini for wealth, which put her in danger.
Xiao Li said with a smile, "Dad, it's not your fault, you were thinking of family, hoping family members would have a good life.
Just, some people's greed is never satisfied.
Actually, thinking about it now, uncle is such a capable person, why couldn't he do anything right when he was working outside?
Once he entered the company, he mastered everything, he must have had plans for a long time!
For someone else's sown tree, ready fruits are to be picked, why bother planting your own?
Dad, regarding uncle's matter, what are your thoughts?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhennan looked at Qin Xiao, "Ah Xiao, what do you say?"
Qin Xiao looked at Xiao Li, "Dad, why not listen to Nini's thoughts first?"
Hearing this, Xiao Zhennan also looked at Xiao Li, "Nini, do you have thoughts on this matter?"
Xiao Li nodded, "Dad, uncle and Xiao Teng have been in the company for years, and the company has largely been eroded by them, there must be people in the high-level management who are inclined towards them.
If you're in good health, removing uncle from his position, no one would say a word.
But if I take over and then remove uncle, I'm afraid the shareholders would protest.
Plus, I don't understand the company's affairs, and learning now would be too late.
Dad, nowadays many large companies have higher management not from the family, but are mostly highly skilled external hires.
So, I think you should personally remove uncle's position and appoint externally hired senior management."
After suggesting this, Xiao Zhennan remained silent for a long time.
His mindset was still stuck on the notion that the company should be run by family.
Thinking of hiring externally....
If you can't rely on family, how can you trust outsiders?
Thinking this way, Xiao Zhennan voiced his question, to which Xiao Li replied with a smile, "Dad, that's a wrong idea. Just think, in our company, are there more family members working or more outsiders?
If outsiders weren't trustworthy and we used only family, why run a company at all?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhennan felt it made sense, realizing he was thinking in the wrong way.
However....
"Nini, you're aware of my health condition, I can't hold on much longer. How can we find someone suitable among outsiders in such a short time?"
Xiao Li smiled, "Qin Xiao has already found someone for you; the person is on a flight back to the country right now.
Additionally, Qin Xiao has invited specialized doctors from domestic and overseas to C City; tomorrow I'll accompany you to the hospital for a comprehensive check-up."
Xiao Zhennan waved his hand, "Regarding the company's affairs, since you and Ah Xiao have a plan, I won't interfere. When it's time for me to step in, I will.
But as for going to the hospital, just forget it. I know my condition, there's no cure, so why bother anymore."
Hearing this, Xiao Li's eyes slightly reddened, "Dad, even if it's just for one more day, you should get treatment! Don't you want to spend an extra day with me?"
Xiao Zhennan couldn't bear to see Xiao Li like this, so he agreed reluctantly.
That day, neither Xiao Li nor Qin Xiao returned to the villa; they stayed overnight at the Xiao Family.
In the night, the two quietly held each other as they slept, despite being newlyweds, there wasn't a hint of romance....
Xiao Li was now entirely preoccupied with the matters concerning Xiao Zhennan, while Qin Xiao was entirely concerned about Xiao Li's feelings, leaving anything else to be discussed later.
The next day, Xiao Li accompanied Xiao Zhennan to the hospital for further tests. Once they left, Xiao Zhengfang and Chang Fang came again, but this time, they came to an empty house.
At the hospital, Xiao Li and Qin Xiao carefully accompanied Xiao Zhennan for each test; Xiao Li meticulously reviewed each test result.
Once all the specialists Qin Xiao had invited arrived at the hospital, after much discussion, it was concluded that Xiao Zhennan didn't have long to live.
Upon knowing the result, although saddened, Xiao Li still accepted the reality.
She realized coming back was ultimately too late; if she had brought him for a check-up when the illness was in its early stages, maybe things would have been different.
But now, it's too late to say anything. All she could do was accompany him well in his final days.
It took two days to complete the tests at the hospital, during which Qin Xiao's fellow alumnus, Huo Zhi, who was hired as CEO from abroad, also took his position.
Xiao Zhennan knew well that his health had deteriorated to an irreparable state; after all, he was awoken by pain every night.
Therefore, the company's matters couldn't be delayed.
After meeting Huo Zhi, Xiao Zhennan was quite impressed with the young man's character, along with his impressive credentials. Being recommended by Qin Xiao, what was there to worry about?
After meeting him, Xiao Zhennan directly issued an order, calling a shareholders' meeting for tomorrow, requiring attendance from all shareholders and some senior managers of the company.
In the Xiao Zhengfang home, having just finished dinner, Xiao Zhengfang and Xiao Teng received the notice about the meeting scheduled for tomorrow....