Chapter 523 Project
"What about the stock price?" Ji Wan interrupted him, his voice devoid of emotion.
The assistant swallowed hard, "It hit the lower limit right after the opening! And it's still falling! There's no way it can be stopped! The PR department has tried their best to guide public opinion, but it's no use!"
Ji Wan's fingertips tapped lightly on the cold desk, making a regular tapping sound, and each tap seemed to hit the assistant's tense nerves.
Block the news?
She had long anticipated that in this information-rich age, this would be an almost impossible task. She held a press conference simply to express her stance, an attitude that the Chi family would not fall easily.
But the capital market is the most realistic and cruel. A CEO with amnesia is a fatal blow to any listed company.
Then, an hour later, the board of directors held an emergency video conference, and the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed like water could drip out of it.
On the screen, faces showing worry, questioning, or gloating flashed alternately.
"Mr. Ji, Mr. Chi, the company is in such a predicament right now. It's leaderless and market confidence is seriously lacking. Can you handle such a big business by yourself?" An experienced director took the lead and spoke with undisguised suspicion in his tone.
Another director quickly echoed, "Yes, although President Ji is very capable, he is still young. Furthermore, as long as President Chi's shares are not clearly delegated, your current status is somewhat unjustified."
"What if Mr. Chi can't remember it? Will the future of our Chi family remain so uncertain?"
The voices of doubt came one after another, like sharp blades dipped in poison, stabbing straight at Ji Wan.
Ji Wan's expression remained unchanged, as she remained as calm as an iceberg. She waited until everyone had expressed their opinions before she spoke slowly. Her voice was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
"I understand the concerns of the directors."
She paused, her sharp eyes sweeping across everyone on the screen. "But now is not the time to assign blame, nor is it the time to discuss injustices. The Chi Company is facing an unprecedented crisis. What I need is your full support to overcome this together. I don't want to sit here and listen to you shirk responsibility, question, or even kick me when I'm down!"
"Director Wang," she said, looking at the old director who had started the fight, "You say I can't run this business? Then who do you think can run it now? You?"
Director Wang was choked by her and his face turned pale and blue. He opened his mouth but couldn't say a word.
"As for the share entrustment," Ji Wan sneered, "Chi Wenyan is my husband, and I am his legal wife. When he is unable to exercise his shareholder rights, I exercise them on his behalf. It is reasonable and legal! If anyone thinks that the Chi Group is failing, they can sell their shares now. I, Ji Wan, will take them all!"
These words were so powerful and firm that they instantly silenced all the noise in the conference room.
However, the deterrent effect of thunderous measures is ultimately limited.
The next day, Chi Group's stock price plummeted like a kite with a broken string, showing no sign of stopping. Negative news continued to pour in, and partners began to wait and see. Some competitors even began poaching employees in an attempt to eat into Chi Group's market share.
The assistant held up the latest stock price chart, his hands shaking. "Boss Ji, we really can't hold on any longer! If this continues, we'll collapse before our competitors even make a move!"
Ji Wan stood in front of the huge French window, overlooking the bustling city below. The sun was glaring, but it couldn't penetrate her frozen heart.
She knew that a tough attitude and verbal assurances alone could no longer restore market confidence.
Blocking information and stabilizing military morale are only stopgap measures that only address the symptoms and not the root cause.
The Chi family is now like a huge ship that is about to capsize in the stormy sea. It needs a ballast stone of sufficient weight to stabilize the hull and withstand the wind and waves.
She slowly closed her eyes, her mind racing with thoughts.
There must be good news of sufficient weight to completely reverse the downward trend and inject a shot of adrenaline into the market.
A big project that is enough to shut everyone up!
Her eyes suddenly opened, as sharp as an eagle, and fell on a cooperation project that had been shelved for a long time - the government's open bidding for the prime land in the south of the city!
This piece of land, with its prime location and enormous development potential, was a prized commodity in the eyes of all real estate tycoons. The Chi family had previously conducted an evaluation, but because Chi Wenyan believed the timing was not right and the risks were too high, he temporarily shelved the project.
But now, this piece of land is the Chi family's only lifeline.
"Assistant," Ji Wan's voice carried a hint of decisiveness that brooked no refusal. "Immediately gather all senior executives from the Project Department, Finance Department, and Legal Department. Meet in the conference room in twenty minutes! Prepare all the materials for the bidding for the South City plot!"
The assistant was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up with surprise: "Boss Ji, are you saying that we should take over the land in the south of the city?"
"It's not about taking it down," Ji Wan's lips curled up with a determined look, his eyes burning with a blazing fighting spirit, "It must be taken down!"
Chi Wenyan, just wait.
I will let you see that even without you, I, Ji Wan, can still make the Chi family stand firm!
I will make all those who question me shut up!
The atmosphere in the conference room was so solemn that water could almost drip out.
All the executives from the project, finance, and legal departments gathered together, each with a look of disbelief and deep worry on their faces. Everyone knew that the land in the south of the city was a hot potato.
Ji Wan sat at the main seat, his eyes sweeping calmly over the crowd: "I know what you are thinking. The bidding for the land in the south of the city is extremely risky. If we are not careful, the Chi family will be doomed."
Her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone, with a determination to make a desperate effort.
"But," she changed the subject, her tone suddenly sharp, "Do we have any way out? The stock price has plummeted, and people are worried. If we don't give it a try, the Chi family's fate will only be worse!"
The CFO looked embarrassed. "Boss Ji, bidding for the South City plot requires a huge amount of capital. With our current cash flow... I'm afraid..."
"I'll find a way to deal with the funding issue," Ji Wan interrupted him. "What you need to do now is immediately put together the most comprehensive bidding proposal for me. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of all competitors, assess our chances of winning, and prepare for the worst-case scenario and contingency plan!"
Her gaze was like substance, carrying an irresistible pressure.
"Three days! I'll only give you three days!" Ji Wan held up three fingers. "After three days, I want to see a perfect plan. Meeting adjourned!"
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