Chapter 758 She Became the President
"I am in poor health. Although I have not made any contribution to the Chinese Medicine Association over the years, I have worked hard." While Lu Bannong was speaking, his eyes were observing the expressions of everyone in the venue to see what emotions they were expressing.
"During this period, it's all my fault that I'm not in good health. Most of the association's affairs have not been handled properly during this period, so I want to resign as president!"
Resign?
Is it possible that a power-hungry person like Lu Bannong is willing to give up the position of president?
That's not like him.
There was constant murmur in the meeting room, as no one had expected Lu Bannong to do this.
But looking at his face, I could tell that he was indeed sick.
Even speaking seems to lack energy.
"President Lu, we have been able to develop so well thanks to your leadership over the years. You suddenly said you would not be the president, which is like losing your backbone."
"Yes! We can wait until you recover."
"President Lu, you must not leave!"
Those who usually had a good relationship with Lu Bannong all spoke out to keep him. But there were still a few people who didn't speak up, such as Qiao Xi.
Qiao Xi's almond-shaped eyes swept over Lu Bannong, and then looked at Lu Yingxue, who seemed to be secretly happy. She finally figured out what this father and daughter were up to.
Then, Lu Bannong really spoke.
"Today I want to nominate a new president for the association. Please nominate your own candidates, and then we will vote."
Lu Bannong decided the election of the future president with just one sentence, and no one objected.
Generally, the president is elected from the vice presidents and directors, and normally the vice president takes the position.
Logically speaking, Vice President Lin has extensive experience and is a very skilled doctor.
He should be able to take on the post of president, but he has never paid attention to the management of the association. The post of vice president was forced upon him, and his assistants usually helped him with many trivial matters, so Lu Bangnong tolerated him for so many years.
"I nominate Director Lu."
"I nominate Vice President Lin."
"I think Director Lu is great. Her reputation and medical skills are both very good. She is the best among the younger generation, and people are praising her now."
"Although Yingxue is young, she has been practicing medicine for more than ten years. We old friends have watched her grow up, and she has often served as the acting president to handle the association's affairs. I think she is the most suitable."
These people had already been greeted by Lu Bannong.
They were all speaking for Lu Yingxue.
"I think Vice President Qiao is the most suitable." Shen Xuanzhi, who was sitting next to Qiao Xi, suddenly said, "Her medical skills are no worse than Lu Yingxue's, and her character is excellent."
Qiao Xi looked at Shen Xuanzhi in surprise. She didn't expect him to mention her name.
Even the Lu family father and daughter looked at her, seemingly with a bit of surprise and contempt, mocking her for overestimating her own abilities.
Lu Bannongsi said without any threat, "Well, according to everyone's proposal, there are only three candidates. Next, I ask everyone to vote directly. I think such a big matter does not need to be anonymous."
"Yes, open voting."
"nice."
Lu Bannong glanced at Qiao Xi and said, "Vice President Qiao, do you have any opinions?"
"no."
Qiao Xi knew that the position of president today must be in Lu Yingxue's pocket.
She and Vice President Lin are both fronts.
really.
Everyone voted unanimously, and Vice President Lin received four friendly votes.
He seemed to have expected this, and there was always a smile on his face.
Qiao Xi also received about the same number of votes, barely even a majority. Lu Yingxue and Lu Bangnong naturally wouldn't vote for her, even when the voting was over.
Lu Bannong also said: "Vice President Qiao is still relatively young, so you need to continue to work hard. You are already young and promising to be the vice president at your age."
A 22-year-old vice president is indeed rare.
Qiao Xi smiled in response.
When it was finally time to vote for Lu Yingxue, many directors raised their hands one after another.
Qiao Xi looked around, leaned back in her office chair and slowly raised her hand.
She agrees too!
This gesture was quite remarkable and aroused a lot of curiosity.
Many people know that Qiao Xi and Lu Yingxue are incompatible, and they are the strongest opponents among the younger generation.
Why did Qiao Xi support Lu Yingxue to become the president? Shen Xuanzhi was a little confused at first.
But he knew the blood feud between Qiao Xi and the Lu family, and it was impossible for Qiao Xi to really want Lu Yingxue to become the president.
There must be some hidden agenda behind this.
So he raised his hand without hesitation.
Lu Yingxue was elected as the president with a unanimous vote!
Even Lu Yingxue herself did not expect that her eyes looked at Qiao Xi again and again inquiringly, trying to see some reluctance.
But Qiao Xi smiled happily, as if she had become the president.
Something is wrong!
But I couldn't find anything.
Lu Bannong was very satisfied with the result, but he didn't think as much as Lu Yingxue.
I just think Qiao Xi is very good at taking advantage of others' situation. Since I can't stop her, I can only raise my hand to agree.
He covered his lips and coughed a few times, then took a sip of tea and said, "The result is obvious. My good-for-nothing daughter is ahead by a few votes. I also know very well that everyone is selling my face."
"President Lu is too polite. What Yingxue has done for the Chinese Medicine Association over the years is obvious to all."
"Yes, she is the most suitable person for you to step down. There is no one better than her. We old bones are too tired to move, and the others are not experienced enough to take on the heavy responsibility."
"Everyone's looking forward to it!"
Lu Yingxue couldn't suppress her joy when she heard these compliments.
Finally!
She doesn't have to be suppressed anymore.
She stood up, looked at everyone and said with a big smile: "Thank you for your support. Since you have entrusted me with this important task, I will definitely live up to your expectations. I will definitely do my best to be responsible for the Chinese Medicine Association in the future. I am still young, and I have many things to ask for your guidance. Please don't be too lenient with me for my father's sake."
Lu Yingxue was in high spirits.
The inaugural speech was passionate.
Her eyes were fixed on the seat in the middle, where Qiao Xi had embarrassed her in public and forced her to step down from the position of acting president.
Now she can finally sit on it legitimately.
very nice!
Lu Bannong announced loudly: "Since the matter has been finalized, we will hold an inauguration ceremony soon. Invite the media to witness the replacement of the old and new members of the Chinese Medicine Association. I hope you can be there to witness it."
"Meeting adjourned!"
Many directors stood up and congratulated Lu Yingxue, but Shen Xuanzhi looked at Qiao Xi and hesitated to speak.
Lu Yingxue's face was flushed in the crowd, and she caught a glimpse of Qiao Xi trying to stand up.
She said a few perfunctory words and then called out to Qiao Xi.
"Vice President Qiao, don't leave yet! I have some official business to discuss with you!"
She particularly emphasized the pronunciation of "vice" and it was very clear.
Qiao Xi turned around and glanced at her, her peripheral vision caught a bunch of curious looks, and a smile with a hint of provocation appeared on the corner of her lips.
"Director Lu, are you going to exercise your rights as president now?"