In the conference room, the directors of the Yi Group had all gathered together because of Meng Jie's phone call.
They whispered among themselves, unable to figure out Meng Jie's intention in summoning them here.
While everyone was buzzing with discussion, Meng Jie arrived late.
The moment she entered, the entire conference room fell silent.
"President Meng, is there something important that you suddenly called us here today?"
The speaker was Zheng Yuanming, who was sitting at the very front. As one of the major shareholders present, he voiced everyone's concerns.
"I've called everyone here today to discuss an important matter. For the steady development of the group and to help me better manage its affairs, I'd like to bring in a rare talent."
"Talent?"
Someone who can earn Meng Jie's high regard and be personally selected to join the company is definitely not an ordinary person.
The shareholders, both large and small, began whispering amongst themselves, speculating about the man's identity.
Meng Jie didn't keep them in suspense and turned to call out to the door, "Come in."
The conference room door was pushed open from the outside, and everyone's eyes turned to the woman who had come into view.
"This is not..."
Everyone was stunned and stood there in shock.
Su Yan walked over with a polite smile, her every move exuding elegance.
"Good morning, everyone. I am Su Yan."
"Su Yan." Zheng Yuanming repeated the name, his smile becoming intriguing.
He turned to look at Meng Jie, "President Meng, what job would you like your daughter-in-law to do?"
He brazenly exposed Su Yan's identity, but Meng Jie didn't care about his motives at all.
"CEO".
The moment Meng Jie said those words, the meeting room erupted in chaos.
Su Yan had expected her appearance to cause a huge uproar and even attract considerable controversy, but she did not expect that Meng Jie's presence would have such a great impact.
She suddenly understood Meng Jie's concerns; getting herself into the Yi Group was a necessary step.
Zheng Yuanming spoke up on behalf of all the directors: "President Meng, you must be joking, right? How much pressure must it be for such a young woman to take on such a big position? Maybe she should just give up and stay home to be a wife and mother."
His words immediately drew everyone's agreement.
"Yes, Mr. Meng, you should go home and take care of your child."
Hearing the controversy, Meng Jie didn't say a word and just sat there.
She sat there in silence, and the voices of opposition gradually subsided. The meeting room returned to calm, even becoming strangely quiet.
Zheng Yuanming stole a glance at Meng Jie's expressionless face, knowing that his words had displeased her, and quickly changed his words.
"Mr. Meng, I actually think that if Miss Su really wants to join the Yi Group, she can start from the bottom. This way, she can not only accumulate some experience, but also gain the respect of others."
He looked concerned for Su Yan, saying, "After all, being parachuted into the company in such a high position will definitely cause dissatisfaction among the other employees. This will be a considerable amount of pressure for Miss Su, and she probably can't handle it."
After hearing this, Meng Jie didn't respond, but just glanced at Su Yan standing next to her and threw the words at her.
What do you think?
Su Yan's eyebrows curved, her face full of warmth.
"I understand. In the end, it's just a questioning of my abilities."
Upon hearing her words, Zheng Yuanming's expression immediately changed.
"Ms. Su, you really know how to listen. I'm trying to be helpful to you, but you've misinterpreted my words. I'm quite worried now. If you were to become the CEO, would you be able to listen to your subordinates' suggestions and guide the company effectively?"
Su Yan saw that he was making a mountain out of a molehill by focusing on her words, turning a small matter into a major issue that could endanger the entire company, yet he still had that same smiling face.
"Are you Chairman Zheng Yuanming?"
Zheng Yuanming was extremely dissatisfied with her. He didn't even lift his eyelids and spoke in a sarcastic tone.
"Miss Su still remembers me, I am truly honored."
Su Yan smiled slightly, "Of course, your perfect plan to acquire MA back then was a classic case study for me. I looked at it again and again, and I could never get enough of it!"
Zheng Yuanming's expression improved slightly after being flattered by her, but he didn't become arrogant because of it.
He firmly refused, saying, "Miss Su, there's no need for such flattery. I remain true to my original aspirations and act solely for the benefit of the entire group. I will not change my principles because of a few flattering words."
Upon hearing this, Su Yan was not annoyed at all; instead, her smile deepened.
"I admire Chairman Zheng's style of conduct, but I don't know if your son, Mr. Zheng Wenkang, is as principled as you are."
When Zheng Yuanming heard her suddenly mention his son, he was startled and straightened up, no longer displaying the disdainful demeanor he had before.
Su Yan continued, "Although I haven't met President Zheng yet, I believe in the saying, 'Like father, like son.' I'm confident that we'll have a very pleasant working relationship in the future."
After she finished speaking, Zheng Yuanming's face turned ugly, and he pursed his lips, remaining silent.
Seeing that he was silent, the other directors also shut their mouths.
Su Yan curled the corners of her lips and turned her gaze to the others.
"I know that since I'm new here, it's understandable that some people have doubts about my abilities. I'm also glad that people are willing to raise these questions. However, please allow me a chance to introduce myself."
She turned to her secretary and gestured, who immediately pulled up the materials Su Yan had worked on all night on the big screen.
“I am Su Yan. My identity is not only that of President Meng’s daughter-in-law, as you all know, but also that of designer Qiong.”
Zheng Yuanming finally caught his breath after being choked by Su Yan's words, "So what if you're a great designer? It doesn't mean you have the ability to manage a group."
Su Yan remained as humble as ever in the face of his doubts.
“You’re right. As Joan’s designer, I can only bring a little positive publicity to the Yi Group. What the Yi Group really needs is a leader.”
She lowered her head and smiled. "If I said that I single-handedly secured the deal between our subsidiary Chengyan Technology and General Manager Wu, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to convince you all. But what if it's the Li Group's 'Dream Rebirth Plan'? Could you explain it for me?"
Zheng Yuanming was stunned. He turned to look at Meng Jie and asked with his eyes.
Meng Jie slowly began to speak: "Su Yan's contribution was indeed indispensable in enabling the Li Group to reach a cooperation agreement with us."
She wasn't lying, but Zheng Yuanming and the other directors didn't believe her.
"Miss Su is so capable, managing to negotiate a partnership between the Li and Yi Groups all by herself. Why is President Meng keeping this a secret?"
Meng Jie glanced over and said, "Is it too late for me to tell you now?"
His words and gaze were indifferent, yet they left Zheng Yuanming speechless.
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