My second aunt and her husband arrived an hour early in the private room at the Royal City Hotel.

"Do you think they'll come?" Auntie was still a little worried.

"Yes, they will, as long as we can offer them benefits."

"I hope so."

Just then, the door opened, and a man with a large belly walked in. Auntie Zhang quickly stood up to greet him; "Mr. Zhang, you're here. Please have a seat."

"I wonder what business the Second Madam has with me?"

"Mr. Zhang, please have a seat. We've invited other people as well. I'll let them know once everyone has arrived."

After saying that, he poured Mr. Zhang a cup of tea.

Before long, the rest of the people arrived one after another.

Auntie checked the time and, thinking it was about time, cleared her throat and said, "The reason I invited you all here today is to discuss something with you. As you know, Mr. Ye was in a car accident and is currently in the hospital, unconscious. The doctors say they don't know if he'll wake up. So, my husband has been handling the company's affairs for the time being. But my husband is getting old and his health isn't good. He won't be able to hold on for much longer. A few days ago, I heard that he chose his successor, Mr. Ye's wife, Xiao Qianqian."

After my second aunt finished speaking, she paused and looked at everyone's expressions and reactions.

"Xiao Qianqian? Who is that?" One of the shareholders wasn't very interested in the company's affairs; he had a small share and didn't care at all.

"I know this Xiao Qianqian. I heard that she saved the company from huge losses not long ago. She's very capable."

"Won't Old Master Ye be senile if he makes a woman the CEO?"

"Isn't this a joke? The company is giving this to a woman to mess around with."

"She probably can't even understand financial statements," another shareholder said, bursting into laughter.

"Yes, that won't do. We need to go find Elder Ye."

...

Auntie was very pleased to hear the shareholders' doubts; this was exactly the effect she wanted.

“That’s right, we absolutely cannot let an outsider manage the company!” another shareholder chimed in.

A hint of smugness flashed in the second aunt's eyes. She coughed twice, signaling everyone to quiet down.

"Please calm down, everyone. I know you're worried. But this is the old man's decision, and we can't directly oppose it. However..." She paused before finishing her sentence, picked up the tea beside her, and slowly took a sip. The shareholders were all intrigued.

"Second Madam, but what is it?"

"Yes, Second Madam, please speak frankly."

...

"I'm just a little worried that my niece-in-law's health won't be able to handle it, after all, she's pregnant now." The second aunt looked very worried and glanced at everyone.

"What? She's pregnant?" one shareholder exclaimed angrily.

"What was Old Master Ye thinking, letting a pregnant woman run the company? Isn't that a joke?"

“That’s right, isn’t this ridiculous?” the other shareholders chimed in.

At this moment, Uncle Ye, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "I believe that Qianqian is capable of doing this job. Her previous performance has been evident to everyone, and the child in her belly is also the eldest son of our Ye family. I believe she can balance family and work."

Uncle Ye's words surprised everyone present; they hadn't expected him to be so generous in supporting his niece-in-law.

"Second Master, you're being too magnanimous. But a woman, especially a pregnant one, even if she's capable, we don't believe she can manage the company well."

"Yes, Second Master, managing a company is no joke. We've invested real money; we can't let her squander it."

"Yes, women are meant to stay home, take care of their husbands and children, and the office isn't their place."

"Mr. Zhang is right. The business world is a battleground for men; how can we let delicate women go up there?"

"I also object."

"Let's go find Old Lady Ye. If this continues, she'll definitely ruin the company."

"By the way, Second Madam, don't you have another son? Why doesn't the old man choose him as his successor?" One of the shareholders finally had a sudden inspiration.

"This..." The second wife appeared to be weeping, covering her face.

"Second Madam, please tell me what's troubling you."

“My son was no match for Ye Bosen and was framed and removed from the family genealogy. Besides, the old man is biased.”

“Even if he’s removed from the list, he’s still Old Master Ye’s grandson. Blood ties are still there. No matter what, he’s better than a woman.”

"agree."

"I agree. It's better than a woman, no matter what."

"Don't worry, Second Madam. We'll go see Old Master Ye when we get back. We support your son in taking this position."

"Yes, Second Madam, we'll go find the Old Master when we get back."

...

"I appreciate your kind intentions, but..."

"Second Madam, no more 'buts,' just wait for our good news." One of the impatient shareholders had already stood up, ready to leave.

"Yes, Second Madam, we all support your son taking this position. We'll go talk to Old Master Ye now."

"Yes, Second Madam, let's go now."

"This... everyone, please don't act rashly." A worried look appeared on the second aunt's face, while a hint of triumphant satisfaction flashed in her eyes.

"We're leaving, Second Madam. Just wait for our good news."

"Yes, Second Madam, we'll be leaving now. We'll go find the Old Master and reason with him."

Several shareholders got up and left; "Then I won't keep you any longer. We can discuss anything else later."

"Okay, goodbye."

After the shareholders left, only Uncle Er and his wife remained in the private room, and the large table of dishes on the table had not been touched.

"If they won't eat it, we'll eat it," Auntie said happily.

"good."

The couple were very happy, and the dishes on the table looked delicious.

"I didn't expect it to be so easy to incite them."

"Businessmen are profit-driven. They understand the stakes involved, so they will definitely support us."

"Do you think the old man will agree to Ah Xuan taking this position?"

"With so many shareholders putting pressure on him, I think Dad will consider Ah Xuan."

“Let’s see how things go first, and then go to him and cry in a few days.”

"Um.'

"Here, this fish is delicious, you should try it." After saying that, Uncle Er picked up a piece of fish for his wife.

"Mmm, this soup is delicious too, honey, let me get you a bowl."

The two of them enjoyed the delicious food on the table very much, their eyes revealing a determined look.

They will do whatever it takes to get this position for their son.