If Xiao Zhennan indeed has health issues, then once Xiao Zhennan steps down from the company, the Xiao Corporation will be theirs.
But he never expected that Xiao Zhennan would come right in and want to remove both father and son.
Could it be that he wants to remove them to make room for his daughter and son-in-law?
Heh...
Two young kids barely out of their teens come into the company wanting to be in charge.
Xiao Zhennan isn't afraid of taking such big steps, worried it might mess up the company.
Thinking of this, Xiao Zhengfang glanced at Director Fang sitting diagonally opposite him.
Director Fang understood and softly began, "Chairman, during the time they served, both President Xiao and Vice-President Xiao have been diligent and responsible to the company.
The city's southern project, which is most important to the company now, is led by President Xiao and Vice-President Xiao.
Why suddenly remove them from their positions?
Is it because..."
Director Fang spoke as her beautiful, large eyes with double eyelids turned to Xiao Li standing behind Xiao Zhennan.
With that glance, everyone around understood what she hadn't said.
Reminded by Director Fang, everyone who was aware understood, and the more temperamental Director Zheng directly spoke up, "Old Xiao, bringing the company to its current scale wasn't easy, we've seen your hard work over the years.
But if you drive away capable people just to secure a spot for your daughter in the company, we won't agree to it.
Even though you're the chairman, we shareholders can intervene at the executive appointments..."
As Director Zheng finished, others echoed in agreement.
Xiao Zhennan coldly watched them express their opinions, not stopping them, letting them discuss...
Among the few who trusted Xiao Zhennan, some of the company's earliest shareholders, remained silent throughout...
Amidst the noise, the meeting room door opened. Qin Xiao led the way, followed by several uniformed men.
Their appearance instantly silenced the room.
Qin Xiao saw Xiao Zhengfang and his son standing, then told those behind him, "Those two standing are Xiao Zhengfang and Xiao Teng you're looking for."
Hearing this, the leading man directly stepped past Qin Xiao towards Xiao Zhengfang and Xiao Teng.
"Hello, are you Mr. Xiao Zhengfang and Mr. Xiao Teng?"
Xiao Zhengfang and Xiao Teng nodded, "Yes, we are."
"Today, our department received a report accusing you both of embezzling company assets, now please come with us for investigation..."
Saying this, they took Xiao Zhengfang and Xiao Teng away.
Xiao Zhengfang and his son were taken away in shock, as were the others within the same camp in the meeting room.
Xiao Zhennan waited until Xiao Zhengfang and his son were gone before speaking again, "I don't need to explain again why their positions are being vacated."
Silence enveloped the room...
Seeing no further opinions, Xiao Zhennan then continued, "Now for the second matter of this meeting.
The position of General Manager is crucial to the company's operations and cannot remain vacant, so I've hired Huo Zhi, who served as CEO at the large foreign company Kuhn, to join us and serve as CEO of our company.
Additionally, due to some health issues, I will no longer serve as the chairman of Xiao Corporation. All my shares will be inherited by my daughter Xiao Li.
Because Xiao Li has never been involved in company operations, all future company decisions will be made by our new CEO, except major decisions requiring shareholder votes. Xiao Li won't need to intervene.
Alright, if there are no objections about the matters of this shareholders meeting, let's adjourn!"
Following Xiao Zhennan's words, there were several minutes of silence in the meeting room...
Everyone was stunned by the events of today.
First, the fall of Xiao Zhengfang and his son, followed by Xiao Zhennan inviting a former CEO from Kuhn to join their company.
That's Kuhn! Compared to that company, Xiao Corporation is nothing!
Now, the former CEO of Kuhn comes to work for them.
It's so surreal!
This news hasn't even been fully digested, and now Xiao Zhennan steps down as Chairman...
Their hearts are overwhelmed, and their minds are having a tough time processing!
Seeing no one speaking further, Xiao Zhennan directly announced, "Meeting adjourned..."
Saying so, leaving with Xiao Li and others.
They didn't return to the office, immediately taking the elevator down to the underground garage, and drove home.
Only after Xiao Zhennan left did those in the meeting room snap back to reality, with Director Chen having the biggest reaction.
He reacted quickly, rushing to the Chairman's office, where Secretary Cheng greeted him upon arrival, "Director Chen, are you here to see the Chairman?"
Director Chen retorted, "Who else would I be here for, you?"
Secretary Cheng chuckled, "That's not what I meant. I was just going to tell you that the Chairman has already left."
Director Chen paused mid-action, "Left?"
Secretary Cheng nodded, "Yes, left."
Upon hearing this, Director Chen released his hand from the door, pulled out his phone from his pocket, and dialed out...
Soon, the call connected...
"Old Xiao, where have you gone?"
"Oh, went back with my daughter and son-in-law."
"Wait for me, I'll be right there..."
In the car, Qin Xiao was driving, while Xiao Li and Xiao Zhennan sat in the backseat. Xiao Li noticed Xiao Zhennan hang up the call and asked, "Was that Uncle Chen on the phone?"
Xiao Zhennan laughed, "Who else but your Uncle Chen?
Among these old buddies, only your Uncle Chen is the closest to me."
Xiao Li nodded, "Dad, does Uncle Chen know about your illness?"
Xiao Zhennan nodded...
Finishing the nod, he leaned back to rest on the chair, feeling truly fatigued from just visiting the company that morning.
If his health wasn't truly failing, he wouldn't rush to hold Xiao Li's wedding.
Though the wedding was hurried, the choice of son-in-law wasn't made lightly.
Qin Xiao was someone Xiao Li's mother, Wen Lan, had chosen even before passing. For the past two years since Wen Lan's passing, Xiao Zhennan continued observing Qin Xiao.
However, Xiao Li didn't know about it. At that time, Xiao Zhennan and Wen Lan decided to observe first. If unsuitable, they wouldn't inform Xiao Li.
If suitable, they'd let them get together...
While Wen Lan was alive, she'd invited Qin Xiao to the Xiao Family, but that was three years ago, and Xiao Li probably forgot meeting Qin Xiao at home then.
Since Wen Lan passed, Qin Xiao frequently visited the Xiao Family, but Xiao Li was always at school. This summer was Xiao Li's first time home in two years, as forced by Xiao Zhennan...