Chapter 144 Sharing the Dividends

Xu Hui hesitated, but Yu Li gave her a calm and reassuring look, so she held back and didn't argue with her for the time being.

The director then smiled with satisfaction: "Very good. Everyone should be like Yu Li, capable and with a broad perspective, and absolutely obedient to the station's arrangements. Only in this way can the entire station carry out its work normally."

"Don't worry, Yu Li. Although you missed this opportunity, I will definitely consider you first when there is a better position in the station next time, and I will recommend you to the leaders."

Yu Li sneered inwardly. What "first consideration" and "recommendation"? These are nothing more than the most basic skills of a leader: making empty promises.

I've been drawing ever since Yu Li achieved success.

In the end, besides being awarded the title of "Outstanding Employee," even the best programs were taken by envious people.

"Alright, let's now give our warmest congratulations to Qi Jianyue on becoming the deputy director."

The director led the applause, but the only ones who followed closely behind were the two people who were flattering Qi Jianyue.

The others at the meeting pretended to bow their heads but did not applaud.

Although this was a decision made by higher-ups, the director also openly and subtly threatened everyone that they must follow the arrangements made by the station.

But being forced not to object is one thing, but can the station force them to applaud or not?

The fact that most people didn't applaud represented their silent protest.

The director could only manage an awkward laugh.

Qi Jianyue was naturally embarrassed, so she stood up and said with a smile, "First of all, I would like to thank everyone for your support of my work in the future. I will definitely try my best to play a leading role and lead Lantian to create better results."

Someone below whispered, "It's not like you've achieved anything special."

Qi Jianyue's smile froze.

The director could only clench his fist and cough dryly to defuse the awkward situation.

"I'm treating everyone to dinner tonight, so please make sure you come. If you don't, it means you're not giving me face and you don't agree with the station's personnel decision regarding me."

Everyone else looked reluctant, but Qi Jianyue was really cunning. Before they could even refuse, he used the higher-ups as a threat.

If they refuse outright, it means they are dissatisfied with the station's decision.

Unexpectedly, Yu Li stood up abruptly and said without any courtesy, "I'm not feeling well and can't stay up late for dinner. If there's nothing else important, I'll be leaving now."

Yu Li got up and left, and Xu Hui followed closely behind.

"I'm not free either."

The others following Xu Hui also made excuses to decline the invitation to dinner and ran away.

However, a small number of people had not yet left. After all, Qi Jianyue was now the deputy director, and if they offended her now, they might be in trouble if she remembered it and made things difficult for them.

Moreover, everyone knows perfectly well that Qi Jianyue is able to sit in the position of deputy director because she has powerful backers.

The fact that Qi Jianyue can directly influence the decisions of higher-ups shows just how powerful her backing is; it's not someone ordinary workers like them can afford to offend.

After leaving the meeting room, Xu Hui pulled Yu Li to her office.

"Xiao Yu, don't get too angry. You're pregnant now, so don't let Qi Jianyue and his shameless gang ruin your health."

Hearing this, Yu Li smiled and leaned over to look at Xu Hui. "Sister Hui told me not to be angry, so why are you still puffing up like a pufferfish?"

Xu Hui, both amused and exasperated, gently tapped her forehead. "I truly admire your mental fortitude. I was almost driven mad at the meeting; I was ready to say that if the station dared to take your program away, I would quit."

"But it was you who calmly held me down and told me not to act impulsively. Xiao Yu, these higher-ups are really too much, they're such scoundrels."

Xu Hui looked at Yu Li, her eyes filled with heartache for her.

"I personally selected you to join the station during the interview. Since you joined, your abilities have been evident to everyone at Blue Sky."

"Celebrity Interviews has repeatedly created ratings miracles, but now, the fruits of victory are being taken away by Qi Jianyue, who is incompetent, lacks manners, and relies on connections. I really can't swallow this!"

Yu Li patted her hand reassuringly and said gratefully, "Sister Hui, I know you did all this for my own good and to speak up for me, but although Qi Jianyue took away my fruits of victory, the real culprit is the higher-ups, Tianhe Group."

Upon hearing the second half of the sentence, Xu Hui was very confused: "Tianhe Group? What does this have to do with Tianhe Group?"

"I also gleaned this information from the director's words: Tianhe Group acquired Lantian and has become Lantian's largest shareholder. That's why the higher-ups suddenly made personnel adjustments and openly used back channels to give the position of deputy director to Qi Jianyue."

"They even brazenly took away the hosting spot for 'Celebrity Interview' from my hands, just so that Qi Jianyue could take advantage of the benefits of 'Celebrity Interview' to achieve better results and secure her position as deputy director."

Xu Hui was puzzled: "As a leading enterprise in Beijing, why would Tianhe Group suddenly acquire a TV station like ours, and why would they openly give Qi Jianyue preferential treatment after the acquisition? Could it be that Tianhe Group and Qi Jianyue have some kind of connection?"

Yu Li nodded: "Yes, she's the fake heiress of the Qi family."

Xu Hui exclaimed, "A fake heiress?"

Yu Li summarized it simply: "When she was born, she was switched at birth, and Qi Jianyue lived as the daughter of the richest family, Qi, for more than 20 years."

"The Qi family treats her like a treasure. After she cried, made a scene, and even threatened to hang herself, they were afraid that she would be mistreated again at Lantian TV Station, so they acquired Lantian. This is an open and aboveboard way to support their fake sister."

Today, the person in charge of Tianhe Group is the eldest grandson, Qi Siyue. Although the chairman is still the old man Qi, in recent years, the old man Qi has gradually stepped back from the forefront.

Therefore, only Qi Siyue could make such a decision as acquiring Lantian TV.

Qi Siyue is quite the "dutiful" older brother. He ignores the life or death of his biological sister and instead fusses over Qi Jianyue, his fake sister.

They were even afraid that she would suffer further injustice, so they simply spent a fortune to acquire the television station.

Such dedication—if you knew she was his sister, you'd think she was his lover.

Xu Hui suddenly realized: "So there's such a entanglement here. I don't know what kind of luck Qi Jianyue had. Originally, she had no connection with the richest family, Qi family."

"After being switched at birth, she rose to prominence. The real heiress has been found, and the Qi family even dotes on her, the fake heiress. It's truly an unbelievable sight."

Look, even an ordinary outsider would find it outrageous that the Qi family dotes on the fake heiress and neglects the real one.

"So what do you plan to do next, Xiaoyu? Are you really going to swallow this insult and let Qi Jianyue not only take away the deputy director position but also take away your program?"

Yu Li sneered: "The key to breaking this deadlock lies with the Qi family, who are Qi Jianyue's backers. Let Qi Jianyue laugh for one more day, and she won't be laughing tomorrow."

Although Yu Li appeared calm and collected in front of others, she was still somewhat depressed inside.

After finishing a day's work, I had just gotten into the car when my phone rang. It was Qi Chenyan calling.

"I'm taking the earliest flight back tomorrow. What's the surprise you mentioned?"