An hour later, the lobby on the first floor of Dong's was filled with reporters who had rushed over after hearing the noise.
Mrs. Dong had changed her attire, appearing even more distinguished. Chen Xu and Dong Siqing stood on either side of her, while several of Dong's major shareholders were seated in the front row. Looking around, she couldn't see Dong Sijia. Perhaps because what had just happened was so embarrassing, she hesitated to act too recklessly.
"Mrs. Dong, can you please state directly the purpose of your press conference today?" Before the noise from below died down, a reporter raised the microphone and pointed it at the people on the stage.
Mrs. Dong didn't show any displeasure upon hearing this. Instead, she smiled. She turned to look at Chen Xu beside her and immediately answered the question: "First of all, thank you all the media for coming. Today's press conference is actually to announce an appointment!"
The reporters and media who had come for the news of the cooperation with AX Group were all confused and began to whisper to each other in confusion.
"It's like this. I'm old now. Previously, many of the company's affairs were managed by my adopted son, Chen Xu, as the general manager. The main purpose of today's press conference is to announce to everyone that Chen Xu is officially appointed as the new executive president of Dong Group from this moment on!
As everyone knows, the position of Executive President has been vacant since my husband, Mr. Dong, stepped down and I took over as Chairman. Chen Xu has always been worried that his abilities wouldn't be recognized by the company's shareholders, so he hesitated to take on the position of General Manager. However, through his follow-up and cooperation on this project with AX Group, the shareholders have highly recognized Chen Xu's ability to act. The shareholders' meeting unanimously approved Chen Xu's well-deserved position of Executive President.
After the eloquent speech, there was deafening applause from the shareholders in the audience, and even the reporters joined in the peaceful atmosphere.
Chen Xu was very surprised. He had never expected that Mrs. Dong would directly announce the news today, and he didn't even know when the shareholders' meeting would be held. However, facing the reporters in the audience, he still maintained basic composure and his usual elegant temperament.
Mrs. Dong handed the microphone to the man, indicating that he would host the next press conference; she then walked off the stage and took a seat.
"I thank the Chairman and all shareholders for their recognition. I will uphold my previous style of work and lead the Dong Group to a new level in the capital, living up to everyone's expectations and creating more business and profit value."
The official speeches temporarily ended, and everyone's expressions were filled with indignation, as if Chen Xu on the stage was a treasure pot; he could bring them countless wealth, and this greedy look could not be suppressed at all.
"Mr. Chen, could you please tell me that you and AX Group have confirmed their cooperation on the commercial building project?"
"Yes, Mr. Chen. I heard that you just came back from AX headquarters. Can you share the latest news with us?"
The reporters did not forget the main purpose of gathering here today. The news they wanted to dig out was not just the personnel changes in the top management of Dong Group. After all, if it were not for the name of AX Group, the current Dong Group would not be able to cause much trouble in the capital.
Chen Xu looked at the reporter who had just asked the question. He looked familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen him before.
"I know everyone is eagerly awaiting my answer, but all I can reveal today is that AX Group is a globally influential company. It's an honor for our Dong Group, and even more so for me, Chen Xu, to receive their trust and recognition. I believe AX Group will announce the time and location of the press conference later regarding the specific details of our cooperation. I look forward to everyone joining us then."
This speech was full of connotations, as if he had said something, but he really didn't say anything, which made people imagine a lot and the meaning was unclear; Mrs. Dong was very satisfied in her heart; she believed that with this ambiguous answer, coupled with the journalists and media's usual speculative reports, today's press conference would definitely cause a certain sensation; in this way, her purpose would be achieved.
Looking at Chen Xu on the stage, Mrs. Dong smiled knowingly from the bottom of her heart; she straightened her body and was very proud; as if she was announcing to the world that the man on the stage was a talent she had personally cultivated.
The shareholders also quietly congratulated Mrs. Dong.
A press conference that was held at a critical moment ended just like that. Although it was very short, the effect was extraordinary. The reporters also left one after another. Chen Xu breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was not interested in the position of executive president, it could play a good auxiliary role in the next plan, so why not?
After the reporters left, Dong Siqing followed Chen Xu and Mrs. Dong towards the president's office.
"Chen Xu, not bad! You're a bit like Lin Xiao's brother now~" Dong Siqing said this almost in Chen Xu's ear, fearing that her mother in front of her would hear.
Chen Xu subconsciously tried to dodge the girl's sudden approach, but Dong Siqing grabbed his arm. Before the man could express his feelings, he heard Mrs. Dong's doting scolding: "Siqing, you are so old and still act like a spoiled child with your brother. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
Dong Siqing didn't take her mother's bland sermon seriously. Instead, she hugged Chen Xu's arm tightly and said coquettishly, "No matter how old you are, you are still your brother's sister~ Don't you agree, Brother Xu~"
Chen Xu resisted the urge to push the girl away, smiled awkwardly, and said nothing.
He didn't know when it started, but he began to feel uncomfortable with Dong Siqing's coquettishness and dependence, and sometimes even felt disgusted; he couldn't understand why he had such emotions. After all, the girl in front of him had not been involved in the development of this matter so far.
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