He was thrilled, and could almost foresee a future where he would acquire the Xiao family business and even stand shoulder to shoulder with Zou Minchen.
Unexpectedly, Zou Minchen withdrew his hand when he reached him, and looked at Xiao Chengzhe with a calm expression: "I'm here to see President Xiao, General Manager Xiao."
The difference between a president and a general manager is significant; Zou Minchen's words immediately froze Xiao Chengzhe's expression.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Xiao immediately wiped his hands clean and stepped forward, only to hear Zou Minchen continue, "Furthermore, the Zou family has no intention of cooperating with Xiao's Pharmaceuticals."
Mr. Xiao was taken aback, filled with doubt. He asked, "Then... then which other Mr. Xiao could it be?"
Only then did Mr. Xiao and Xiao Chengzhe realize that there was another person surnamed Xiao in the room. They both turned in disbelief to look at Xiao Chengnuo, who was about to go upstairs. But this couldn't be! Who was Xiao Chengnuo, this "General Manager Xiao"? Could it be that he had started a company outside in the past two years?
Zou Minchen took two steps to catch up with Xiao Chengnuo and grabbed Xiao Chengnuo's hands with great enthusiasm.
His assistant, Gu, immediately handed over the documents to make his boss appear less obsequious.
Because Ms. Xiao was standing nearby, she heard clearly that when President Zou shook hands, he whispered shamelessly, "I'm here to discuss business, so you can't kick me out..."
Qingyun looked coldly at Zou Minchen and said, "It is truly my honor that Mr. Zou personally came to amend the contract."
After understanding the situation, Mr. Xiao questioned Zou Minchen with an absurd expression: "Mr. Zou, what do you mean by this? My son, Xiao Chengnuo, has only been away from the Xiao family for three years. What kind of influence could he possibly have that would make you abandon the Xiao Corporation and choose to cooperate with him? This is irresponsible towards the quality of the cooperation!"
"Xiao's Pharmaceuticals is one of the top companies in the country and is definitely your best partner. Please don't let your personal feelings affect your work!"
Xiao Chengzhe echoed, his mind in utter turmoil. Hadn't he asked Zou Qiyao for help? How could things have turned out this way? Had Xiao Chengnuo really given Zou Minchen some kind of bewitching drug?
The two were extremely shocked; otherwise, they wouldn't have dared to question Zou Minchen.
"Strength?" Zou Minchen sneered. "Of course, the Zou family will choose the strongest partner. If Xiao's Pharmaceuticals and Ruixin Pharmaceuticals are put side by side, which one do you think the Zou family should choose?"
"Ruixin?!" Xiao's father and Xiao Chengzhe exclaimed in surprise, staring at Xiao Chengnuo speechlessly, their expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
Ruixin Pharmaceutical is a leading company in the biopharmaceutical field, which is completely out of reach for the Xiao family.
Ruixin Pharmaceuticals has surpassed many established companies to reach the top of this field because it has brought about a historic revolution in global healthcare, even extending human lifespan to a new level. Of the millions of pharmaceutical companies worldwide, which one dares to claim it can surpass Ruixin?
Telling Xiao's father that Xiao Chengnuo is the president of Ruixin is practically telling him that his idol is actually his own son!
Xiao's mother was also utterly shocked. She only knew that Xiao Chengnuo had started his own business and achieved considerable success, but she never expected that her son would be the president of Ruixin Pharmaceutical, such a behemoth!
Zou Minchen held Qingyun's hand tightly, his eyes gentle, and said with admiration, "It is my honor to be able to cooperate with Ruixin."
Looking at Zou Minchen's appearance, and glancing at Xiao's father and Xiao Chengzhe, Xiao's mother immediately understood what Zou Minchen was up to, and felt a toothache.
After processing this bombshell news, Xiao Chengzhe's disbelief quickly turned into a somber mood.
Qingyun glanced at the Xiao family members in the living room, whose jaws were practically dropping, and Gu, the assistant behind Zou Minchen, who was keeping his eyes downcast. A rather dangerous smile appeared on his lips. He grabbed Zou Minchen's tie and headed upstairs: "You come here right now!"
Seeing that his boss had achieved his goal, Assistant Gu made a graceful exit, nodded to Mr. and Mrs. Xiao, and left the Xiao family.
As Xiao Chengzhe watched Qingyun's figure leave, the things that had been bothering him finally connected. Xiao Chengnuo had repeatedly dodged his schemes, and now he was starting to ignore him. Ruixin Pharmaceutical was competing with the Xiao family for a cooperation opportunity, and Xiao Chengnuo was actually the president of Ruixin Pharmaceutical!
All of this showed that Xiao Chengnuo was fully aware of his thoughts! He was jumping around in front of Xiao Chengnuo like a clown, thinking he was being clever. Thinking of this, Xiao Chengzhe suddenly felt his face burning with pain. It wasn't someone else who was going to slap him; instead, he was the one who was sticking his head out to offer his face.
Xiao Chengzhe's eyes were filled with shame and confusion. Xiao Chengnuo had already become the president of Ruixin, while he was still only eyeing the small Xiao Group, even clutching it tightly for fear that Xiao Chengnuo would snatch it away. Now, even if there were a hundred Xiao Groups, Xiao Chengnuo probably wouldn't even consider them a threat.
Unable to bear looking at the expressions on the faces of those behind him, Xiao Chengzhe left dejectedly.
Mrs. Xiao pursed her lips, ignored him, and continued eating her meal. Mr. Xiao, however, couldn't resist any longer. He pulled up a chair and leaned closer, asking with a dazed expression, "Is it that Ruixin?"
Xiao's mother ignored him.
Mr. Xiao moved the stool and looked in a different direction: "Is it really that Ruixin? The one who completely cured cancer?"
He then gestured with his hands.
"Yes, yes, yes! That's him! Your son is the president of Ruixin, okay?" Mrs. Xiao was extremely annoyed, and then her face hardened. "Pah! What do you mean 'your son'? You abandoned my Chengnuo a long time ago, he's my son!"
After receiving an affirmative answer from Xiao's mother, Xiao's father sat in the chair with a dreamy expression, remaining silent for a long while before suddenly bursting into tears.
The elderly woman, well past fifty, sat in a chair, tears streaming down her face. Xiao's mother was stunned: "Sigh, why are you crying..."
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