Chapter 181 I Want to Be a CEO
Seeing his niece's aggressive manner and lack of respect for elders, Jiang Yongxiao felt a surge of anger and, suppressing his rage, dragged Jiang Shiyuan into the car.
The car drove for a while and then stopped in a secluded alley.
Jiang Yongxiao then spoke helplessly, "A-Yuan, I did sell the patent to the Xie family, but you have to understand me..."
Jiang Shiyuan's chest heaved, her voice trembling as she suppressed her emotions. "Didn't you say you'd give me a week? There are still three days left until the deadline. How can you go back on your word?!"
“Ah Yuan, I can wait for you, but the hundreds of employees at Eternal Technology are waiting to get their salaries to support their families. How can they afford to wait?”
Jiang Yongxiao said earnestly, "Child, you have been well protected by your mother since you were a child, and you are ignorant of the world. Now you are the young mistress of the Xie family, living a life of luxury. How could you know the hardships of the world?"
The workshop has been shut down for several days, losing millions every day. If this continues, Yongheng will inevitably go bankrupt.
Besides, four days have already passed, and you haven't secured any investment. Even if you have three more days, what can you change?
Jiang Shiyuan felt suffocated and her heart clenched painfully.
My uncle's words were realistic and heartbreaking.
But she was unwilling to let her mother's hard work be sold off like this, as if the country had lost its sovereignty and dignity. She was unwilling and could not accept it!
Secretary Zhang, sitting in the passenger seat, glanced at Jiang Shiyuan's flushed face in the rearview mirror and sneered inwardly.
What an naive young lady! Talking to Chairman Jiang about credit and trustworthiness. Hasn't she heard the saying, "All's fair in war"? This girl is like a naive college student who hasn't left the ivory tower; her ideas are truly laughable.
"How much did you sell the two patents to the Xie family for?" Jiang Shiyuan asked sharply.
Now that it was a done deal, Jiang Yongxiao felt he could rest easy and had nothing to hide from her, so he directly handed her the transfer contract.
"Ha, thirty million... My mother stayed up all night researching and developed this product, and it's only worth this much money."
Jiang Shiyuan's hand trembled, and the contract fell to her feet. Her gaze at Jiang Yongxiao was full of resentment. "If Chairman Jiang had just given it to the Xie family to continue their research and development, I could have considered it charity and respected your spirit of giving back."
It's better than bowing down and selling your dignity for a pittance!
"Ah Yuan, how can you talk to your uncle like that!"
Jiang Yongxiao was enraged and his eyes widened. "I am your elder, the only relative of your mother's family! I have done all this to protect your mother's family business. I have been working hard every day and have developed many illnesses. It is one thing if others do not understand me, but you are my own niece! How could you hurt me like this?!"
Secretary Zhang chimed in, "Yes, Miss, you have to understand Chairman Jiang. He's had it so tough. This is a helpless move after weighing the pros and cons!"
"Uncle has worked hard for Yongheng for many years, and he has indeed worked very hard."
Jiang Shiyuan's expression was as cold as ice. Her lips parted slightly, and every word she spoke carried a chilling aura. "From now on, if Yongheng faces any difficulties, I will take responsibility for you and share your burdens."
Jiang Yongxiao looked surprised. "A-Yuan, what do you mean by that?"
A glint of extravagance flashed in Jiang Shiyuan's clear eyes:
“Starting today, I will return to Eternal as the daughter of founder Jiang Buyu, and work with you to manage the company and create a future for Eternal.”
Jiang Yongxiao's jawline tightened, and his expression changed instantly.
"Eternity does not only belong to you, but it is also the only memory my mother left me in this world, and I have the responsibility to protect it."
Jiang Shiyuan, full of ambition and with piercing eyes, said, "Therefore, I hope to enter the company's management. I wonder if my only relative, Uncle, would be willing to give me this opportunity?"
Alarm bells rang in Jiang Yongxiao's mind, but he was indeed in the wrong for selling the patent this time. In addition, Jiang Shiyuan was the founder's only daughter. If he hadn't been so young back then, the company should have been inherited by her, which was perfectly reasonable.
But he's used to being all-powerful and having absolute authority in the company. How could he possibly hire someone to stand shoulder to shoulder with him, to restrain him, and to take away his power? Not even the Queen Mother of the West could do that!
Since Eternity is now in his hands, it will be his forever, unless he goes bankrupt!
“A-Yuan, you are Bu-Yu’s only daughter. You’ve finally asked your uncle for help. Your uncle can’t just sit idly by.”
Jiang Yongxiao twirled the jade thumb ring on his thumb and tentatively asked, "I wonder what position Ah Yuan wants?"
"I want to be the R&D director of Eternal."
Jiang Yongxiao couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
A research and development director is nothing special; he hasn't touched the core issues and is not a threat.
However, what scientific research and technology could this young girl possibly understand?
She's probably trying to follow the path of the intellectual and talented Lin family girl, trying to win over and please Xie Jinghuai. It's just a naive tactic of a young girl.
As a result, the next second, Jiang Shiyuan's words made Jiang Yongxiao tremble with fear:
"CEO of Yongheng Technology".
"What?! You want to be the CEO?!"
Jiang Yongxiao was shocked and bent over sharply, hitting his head on the bicycle shed with a thud. The pain almost brought tears to his eyes. "A-Yuan, are you joking with your uncle?!"
Jiang Shiyuan remained calm and composed. "Do I look like I'm joking?"
"That won't do! Eternal Technology isn't something I can control and decide on my own. We have a leadership team and a board of directors! Besides, such important personnel appointments must be discussed and voted on. It's not something you can just decide to do as you please!"
Jiang Yongxiao rattled off a whole bunch of things, clearly in a hurry.
Jiang Shiyuan's eyes were expressionless, and he stated in a straightforward tone, "Eternal is essentially a family business, and it's not a listed company. If I remember correctly, you, Uncle, own 45% of the shares. You are the chairman and have decision-making power. It wouldn't be difficult for you to nominate me as president."
Jiang Yongxiao's heart skipped a beat.
He had assumed that this seemingly delicate niece was nothing more than a pampered flower raised in a greenhouse by Xie Jinghuai, who spent her days serving men and taking care of children. She knew nothing about management or technology.
Looking at him now, it seems this little girl was hiding her true abilities; only now are her true colors beginning to show.
“Ah Yuan, not just anyone can do management work; it requires extensive management experience. You're young, so you need to learn and practice more. There's no rush. Why don't you start as the director of the R&D department? Once you've accumulated enough experience, I'll propose to the board and recommend you for the position of president of Eternal.”
Jiang Yongxiao, looking easygoing, patted her shoulder and said, "A-Yuan, your uncle's son is still young, and your uncle is getting older every day. In the future, you will be the only one who can shoulder the burden of our Jiang family. Who else can I give this eternal bond to but you? Just put your mind at ease. Your uncle will never break his promise to you."
Jiang Shiyuan lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting two dark shadows.
Suddenly parachuting her into the company as president would likely fail to gain the respect of the staff. She should first join the core R&D department, produce the enduring new energy vehicles, and prove herself through hard power. Then, naturally, many people will push her to the president's position.
Otherwise, Jiang Yongxiao would be admitting that he was a jealous and incompetent ruler.
“Okay, let’s go to the R&D department first. New energy is a money-burning project, and the 30 million in financing won’t last long. I will think of other ways. I hope you can also think of more ways so that we can help Yongheng get through this difficult time together.”
"That's for sure!"
After speaking, Jiang Shiyuan got out of the car. Her slender yet upright figure, exuding pride, disappeared into the biting cold wind.
"They're so damn alike, they're practically identical to my stubborn sister." Jiang Yongxiao narrowed his eyes, his gaze dark.
"Chairman Jiang, Miss Jiang has been missing for several years, and now she's asking you for the CEO position right away. She's really asking for the moon!"
Secretary Zhang was indignant on his behalf, "Even if she is the founder's biological daughter, isn't the company's operation up to this point all thanks to your hard work? The way she spoke made it sound like she was resenting you; she's such an ingrate."
"Tsk, what an ingrate."
Jiang Yongxiao clicked his tongue in displeasure. "She is, after all, my sister's only child left in this world. She is, after all, the eldest daughter of our Jiang family. Watch your words."
"Yes..." Secretary Zhang said, looking embarrassed.
"Eternity is a mess right now, do you think I don't want to get rid of it? But now is not the time."
Jiang Yongxiao's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he stroked his chin. "When the time is right, I will squeeze every last bit of value out of Yongheng. At that time, even if my niece doesn't ask, I will hand Yongheng over to her. But not now. If she wants to enter the core management team, it will cause me a lot of inconvenience."
Before he could finish speaking, his phone rang.
Jiang Yongxiao glanced at the screen and immediately answered excitedly:
"Boss Cheng! Do you have any new stock coming in?"
"Of course! How could I forget you when I have such good stuff here? The jadeite rough stones that have arrived recently have a dark, shiny skin; every single one of them is top-quality!"
"Okay, okay! Save it for me, I'll come over tonight!"
"Then we'll be waiting for you!"
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yongxiao rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining, his gambling addiction kicking in again.
Secretary Zhang looked troubled. "Ahem... Chairman Jiang, are you still going to see Boss Cheng today? Just as you were signing the contract with President Xie, the debt collectors called me, asking about the eight million you owe..."
Jiang Yongxiao waved his hand impatiently, "What's there to be nervous about with a mere eight million? Just transfer it to Xie's once he pays the patent fee!"
...
Jiang Shiyuan got out of the warm luxury car that Jiang Yongxiao had coaxed into, and walked alone in the chilly wind, but she didn't feel cold at all.
Because her blood was hot, and she was full of fighting spirit.
She returned to the Xie Group.
This time, Han Xu answered her call immediately and quickly came downstairs to pick her up and take her to see Xie Jinghuai.
Just as Han Xu reached the outside of the president's office, he received a phone call, seemingly about an urgent matter that needed immediate attention.
"Madam, Mr. Xie is inside. Please go in."
Jiang Shiyuan remained expressionless, only nodding slightly, while Han Xu left first.
She walked to the door with an indifferent expression.
The office door was ajar, and Lin Zhixin's alluring voice drifted out from inside:
"Brother Jinghuai, you are too kind-hearted. In the eyes of Yuntu Oriental, Ms. Jiang's patent is not even worth a glance, it's worthless. But you actually gave her 30 million in one go. To be honest, this is no different from doing charity."
Jiang Shiyuan's slender body trembled, her ten fingers clenched tightly, and her heart felt as if it were being engulfed by a ball of fire, burning.
Immediately, the man's cold, deep voice entered her ears, devoid of any discernible emotion:
Even if it's scrap metal, it's still Jiang Shiyuan's mother's work, so I have to give her face.
Moreover, I don't want outsiders to think that I, Xie Jinghuai, am a heartless and cruel person who mistreats his wife.
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