He looked at Uncle Ming again, as if defending himself: "I am only sixty years old this year. All the directors are trying to persuade me to stay, and all the shareholders do not think that Ah Zhao, who has returned from abroad, can take over immediately, but I still chose to hand over the reins."
Uncle Ming is the housekeeper, only in charge of household chores, and doesn't know much about company matters.
But he nodded silently, because at least in his view, what Nie Rong said about the issues in this regard was true.
But Nie Zhao glanced at his father with disdain and asked in return, "You're willing to back out, isn't it because the renovation of Hong Kong International Airport was tendered by our European company, and your withdrawal would increase our chances of winning the bid?"
Uncle Ming was stunned; his business knowledge was insufficient for him to understand the meaning of that statement.
Wan Daozai was getting annoyed by the group's rambling. The house was already reeking of corpses, and he wanted to leave quickly. So he whispered to Kuangzai, "What nonsense are they spouting? Why don't they just have a fight already? Once it's over, everyone can call it a day."
Kwong ignored Wan Daozai and only threatened Nie Yao: "I'll kill you next, you scoundrel!"
Nie Yao's eyes were full of pleading, and he had almost cried all his tears.
The angrier person in the room was Nie Rong. He was so angry that his eyes almost popped out and his lips turned purple.
However, according to Chen Rou's limited understanding of history and culture, this should be called a coup.
In other words, although Nie Rong spoke grandly, saying that his retirement and handover were voluntary, the underlying reason for his willingness to step down was that Nie Zhao's European company was gradually growing stronger, and in various large-scale business competitions, the Western authorities who controlled Hong Kong recognized Nie Zhao more, so he was forced to relinquish power.
He didn't quit on his own; he was forced to quit by Nie Zhao.
Having figured out the intricacies and power struggles involved, Chen Rou couldn't help but look at her cheap husband, who was wrapped up like a big baby, with a different perspective.
He had long suspected his mother's death and had always been feared and guarded against by his father, who had left him on the other side of the world.
But after years of forbearance, he not only grew stronger, but was even able to reclaim everything that should have belonged to him from a higher dimension.
This is probably why he was able to seize power successfully after narrowly escaping death and returning to Hong Kong in his previous life.
Chairman Nie Yao may be taken away, but the foundation he laid for himself over twenty years is something no one can take away.
...
The smell in the room was so strong that even the exhaust fan couldn't get rid of it. Nie Zhao had to fight the pain after the operation, guard against infection, and seek the truth about his mother's death. To do so, he had to confront his father, but he was also extremely weak.
Fortunately, Uncle Ming was gentle and considerate. After wrapping the scarf around him, he took out a mask and put it on him, so Nie Zhao became a big baby wearing a mask.
Nie Rong rubbed his forehead, closed his eyes three times and opened them three times. Faced with his youngest son's incisive and merciless exposure, he finally let out a cold laugh: "Father and son complement each other. Didn't you only get the European company started with my support?"
Nie Zhao retorted, "Didn't I return all the profits?"
Nie Rong patted the back of the chair: "When the Xiangjiang company was in dire straits, I gave you all my cash flow to help you start your business."
Nie Zhao nodded: "You are an excellent investor."
Nie Rong was speechless with anger, then roared, "I invested in you because I'm your father!"
No one can suddenly appear out of nowhere and amass wealth in a single generation.
It takes at least three generations to establish a foothold in business. Nie Rong made his fortune with his wife's help, but he also worked diligently. He was wary of his youngest son, fearing that his ruthless son would eventually kill him, so he sent him away. However, he also selflessly gave his youngest son initial investment, until one day his son became as good as him.
He should have retired at the peak of his career. With Nie Zhao as the leader and Nie Yao as the assistant, the Nie family would not have to fear any storms.
But the biggest accident happened precisely during what he thought was the most stable period.
His rebellious son nearly died overseas, but refused to tell him the reason, and even expressed doubt in his words, suspecting him of killing his wife and even of harming himself.
Nie Rong snorted coldly, then said dejectedly, "I knew long ago that I would not have a good end with a rebellious son like you."
Because Nie Zhao's tone was merely inquiring, he misunderstood his intentions and assumed that Nie Zhao's suspicions only extended to those previously held by the Han family and their associates. He then said, "I was once so angry I wanted to strangle you, but thanks to your Aunt Mei's mediation, you should suspect her..."
Nie Zhao curled his lips into a smile, pointed at Mei Baoshan, and suddenly asked his father, "Do you know what his mother does?"
Nie Rong said, "Doctor." Then he emphasized, "The Mei siblings are also members of the Han family!"
Nie Zhao must have been very tired. Of course, he had a headache and couldn't concentrate, but he didn't want to show his vulnerability in front of his father and enemy, so he seemed a bit dazed.
His breathing became rapid, and Chen Rou sensed something was wrong. She reached out and touched his forehead, only to find that he had a fever.
"That won't do," she hurriedly told Uncle Ming. "Mr. Nie has developed inflammation after the surgery. Go find a doctor and get some medicine."
She wanted to stop, but she was very cool, which was comfortable for Nie Zhao who had a fever, so he raised his hand to stop her, letting her hand rest on his forehead, and his head leaned on her arm. Then he said, "Uncle Mei died early, and I never met him. I only heard people say that he hated the Mei siblings very much."
...
“I often wondered why he abandoned his Japanese mistress when the law allowed concubines and he earned a considerable income.” Nie Zhao paused for a moment, then said, “Until I personally visited the hometown of the Mei siblings.”
This time, Nie Rong did not refute it.
He knew Mei Lu's background; her mother was a doctor who died young from an illness.
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