“If I don’t go with you, you won’t be able to handle Yu Lu at all with your current abilities.” Ye Xingchen smiled slightly and said, “Since I’ve helped you, I’ll go all the way.”
Chen Qian lowered her head and remained silent for a long time before raising her eyes and saying, "These things are originally my own business... my family matters. If you go, I'm afraid."
"Afraid of implicating me," Ye Xingchen chuckled dryly, then said leisurely, "Don't worry about that. I've offended far too many people in this world, I don't mind offending a few more."
"Besides, your stepmother is clearly taking advantage of someone who is alone and helpless. She's the kind of person I hate the most in my life. Come on, I'll go with you to the shareholders' meeting. I can't say we can solve the problem in one go, but at least we can stabilize the situation."
"Yes." Chen Qian nodded heavily, as if she had made up her mind.
Ye Xingchen and she went out together, got into the car, and drove to the headquarters of the Chen Group.
Nine o'clock in the morning, in the conference room.
Chen Qian was already waiting in the conference room, and the others filed in one after another.
Shareholders, management, and senior executives have gradually taken their positions.
However, everyone's expression towards Chen Qian was somewhat complicated, and at the conference table, people were constantly whispering and talking amongst themselves, their gazes towards Chen Qian filled with pity.
A storm is brewing; it seems everyone knows what's going to happen today, but most people don't have a high opinion of Chen Qian.
Because her methods, shrewdness, and influence within the company are all inferior to Yu Lu's.
Now, the direct descendants of the Yu family occupy half of the company, and the important functional departments are all staffed by members of the Yu family.
How can a young girl fight against these people?
At 9:30, Yu Lu arrived at the conference room with her older brother Yu Qiang and younger brother Yu Zhong.
"Hello, Mr. Yu."
"Mr. Yu looks good today."
Along the way, many executives stood up to interact with Yu Lu, who was still nominally the company's vice president.
Yu Lu nodded repeatedly, quite satisfied with the current situation.
As she passed by Chen Qian, she stopped, gave Chen Qian a deep look, and then smiled, looking like a victor.
Chen Qian remained expressionless, ignoring Yu Lu's provocation as if Yu Lu were invisible.
Yu Lu's expression changed; what she wanted to see was Chen Qian suddenly break down and then throw a tantrum in front of everyone.
This would give her even more reason to get rid of Chen Qian. After all, who would support someone who is naive and quick to anger to succeed Chen Qian in the Chen Group?
However, she was disappointed. Chen Qian smiled and gave her a cold laugh.
It seemed that overnight, she had found a powerful backer and a way to deal with Yu Lu.
Yu Lu frowned slightly. She didn't say anything, but simply sat down with her brothers from her maternal family.
"Is everyone here? The shareholders' meeting is now officially starting." Yu Lu glanced around and saw that almost everyone had arrived, so she could get straight to the point.
"Let's begin." Chen Qian leaned back in her chair: "Today's meeting has only one agenda, which is to select the next successor of the Chen Group as soon as possible."
"The next successor?"
"Hasn't President Chen recovered? Shouldn't he continue to lead the company?"
"Yes, this is so sudden."
Some people who were unaware of the truth were taken aback, and then began to discuss it amongst themselves.
“I know everyone is shocked by this news,” Chen Qian said. “My father is recovering, but he is old and his health is not as good as before after this illness.”
"The development of the Chen Group over the next ten years is very important for the company. The workload is huge, and it will be a great test for both mental and physical strength. Therefore, he has decided to step down as chairman of the company and select a successor to take charge of the Chen Group."
A loud bang echoed inside, and the murmurs grew even louder.
Yu Lu glanced at Chen Qian, sneered inwardly, and cleared her throat. "Everyone, don't even think about it. Old Chen was treated haphazardly by the doctor that Miss Chen invited, and now he has symptoms of Parkinson's syndrome. He basically doesn't recognize people anymore."
"Therefore, it is urgent for the personnel department to select a successor."
"Has Mr. Chen developed Alzheimer's?"
"How is that possible? Even when he was paralyzed in bed, his mind was still clear."
"Yes, what exactly happened? What did the doctor say?"
The murmurs inside grew louder, and most of the people turned their attention to Chen Qian, their expressions becoming somewhat puzzled.
"It was all good at first, and it's all thanks to Miss Chen's filial piety," Yu Lu said slowly. "The doctor we brought in gave her all sorts of haphazard treatments, which has now worsened Mr. Chen's condition. She can't blame anyone else for this."
As soon as she finished speaking, the murmurs in the room grew louder.
Some people even looked at Chen Qian with anger. Yu Lu played this trick well, making everyone think that Chen Changye's condition had worsened because his daughter had hired a doctor who was not very good.
“My dad’s condition is slowly improving, so please don’t overthink it.” Chen Qian frowned. “Let’s get straight to the point.”
She stood up and said, "I am Chen Changye's eldest daughter. Now that my father is seriously ill, the executive power in the company has fallen to me. Starting today, I will take over as the acting president of the Chen Group and continue the company's ten-year plan."
"I object." As soon as she finished speaking, Yu Lu spoke up. She stood up and said, "The chairman has not chosen a successor, so it is not appropriate for Chen Qian to serve as the chairman of the Chen Group."
"Besides, she is still young and lacks experience; she is simply not suitable to be the chairperson."
"Besides, Old Chen has another son besides her."
"You mean Chen Wenhao? He's still studying. Do you want him to take over the Chen Group?" Chen Qian asked, suppressing her anger.
“He’s young now, but he’ll grow up eventually,” Yu Lu said smugly. “My suggestion is that I temporarily act as chairman and exercise the chairman’s rights, which is equivalent to Wenhao growing up and then taking over the company. Wouldn’t that be better?”
"What ability or qualifications do you have to temporarily exercise the chairman's rights? Auntie, as far as I know, in the more than ten years since you married into the Chen family, you don't know anything except about beauty and shopping."
"How could I not understand? I graduated from a prestigious university, after all." Yu Lu was furious: "Besides, Old Chen hasn't chosen a successor yet, and you're so eager to snatch him away? Don't forget, the biggest reason Old Chen's condition worsened was the doctor you chose."
“My father’s condition was improving, but as for why it suddenly worsened, I think you know better than anyone else,” Chen Qian said coldly. “I am the eldest daughter, and since my father is unable to handle the company’s business, I will naturally take over temporarily.”
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